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News from the ABC Australia

Canberra private school boys ranked female students
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A prestigious Canberra private school is investigating after male students ranked female students according to appearance and shared the content online.

'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden has cleared the air about his future and given the club a boost as he targets returning from injury to inspire a finals run.

Police hunt for offenders after alleged assault on Camp Sovereignty
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Victoria Police are investigating an allegation of assault at Camp Sovereignty with a 37-year-old victim treated for facial injuries.  

Former Sea Eagle, ABC radio personality John Gibbs diagnosed with cancer
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles halfback and ABC Sport rugby league commentator John Gibbs has been diagnosed with cancer.

Young Tiger banned as gut-punch crackdown continues
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Richmond defender Luke Trainor has received a one-match ban for striking as the AFL's crackdown on gut punches continues.

Former prison worker found guilty of raping inmate
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

After deliberating for just over two hours, a jury found former prison worker Enio Screpanti guilty of the rape and aggravated indecent assault of a female inmate.

What Germany's IS prosecutions can teach Australia
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

In Germany, world-leading prosecutions against ISIS members for the genocide of the Yazidi have occurred and Australia is set to follow with landmark prosecutions underway.

Two men arrested after fake gun incident in Sydney's east
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The police operation unfolded at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney's east, with officers swarming the area following reports a person had a firearm.

Two dead, child critical after highway crash in WA
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Two people have died and a 12-year-old child has been critically injured after a car struck a caravan near Shark Bay in WA's Gascyone.

Greyhound trainer banned for eight years over animal welfare breaches
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A Riverland greyhound trainer has been disqualified for three animal welfare-related breaches, including an instance where veterinary care was not sought for an "acutely unwell" dog that died.

New Zealand climbers trapped on Solomon Islands' highest mountain
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Torrential rain has left two men stranded on the side Solomon Islands' largest mountain.

Calls to investigate practice of patients kept in SA hospital corridors
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The SA nurses' union and the state opposition are calling for an end to the practice of "corridor care" in SA hospitals, but the health minister says the measure helps reduce ramping.

Arnhem Land leader, land rights stalwart remembered as 'champion for his people'
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A highly respected senior leader of Arnhem Land's Rirratjingu clan has been remembered for his work to continue "one of the most significant legacies in Australia's Indigenous rights history".

Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The Wallabies are not concerned Japan's searing heat and lingering typhoon will play a part in their preparation or Test match as they look to face old foes in Les Kiss's debut as coach.

Daughter laments 'indescribable' absence six months after mother vanished
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A woman has made an emotional appeal for information about her missing mother, Yvonne Whear, nearly six months after the 73-year-old disappeared near Murwillumbah in the NSW Northern Rivers.

Canberrans living near 'important gateway' angry at planned precinct
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Hume Circle in Canberra's centre has been approved for a redevelopment the National Capital Authority says is in keeping with the original design for the city, but some locals want no part of it.

Liberty Bell Bay smelter officially enters liquidation
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Attempts will soon begin to claw back tens of millions of dollars owed to creditors by Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter, after Liberty Bell Bay officially went into liquidation.

Coal miner dies after on-site truck crash in NSW Hunter Valley
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

An investigation is underway after a fatal truck crash in the NSW Hunter Valley. 

Cable Beach camel bucks tourists off during sunset ride
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital after falling off a rogue camel during a Cable Beach tour.

Now bird flu has hit seagulls a 'super-spreader' event is more likely
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Unlike other birds detected with the virus so far in Australia, seagulls travel beyond coastal environments to more urban and inland areas too.



News from the BBC World Service

English FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The English Football Association is set to join Wales in withdrawing backing for Infantino's bid to continue as Fifa president.

Teacher has ground-breaking surgery while pregnant to treat baby's intestinal defect
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

Reform's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Reform's deputy leader is being investigated about an allegation he failed to declare an interest.

BBC reports from inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

Glasgow praised for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.

How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.

Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life citing 'endless, ongoing scrutiny'
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be the "largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two”.

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

What are the 'luteal uglies' and how are they affecting women?
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

Steve Rosenberg at the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Why women feel the heat more - and some simple things that can help
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

How to get the most out of your electric fan
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

How to keep dogs and other pets cool
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.



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