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News from the ABC Australia

Former MP convicted of three extra counts of deception
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Former SA state MP Fraser Ellis now stands convicted of seven counts of deception after failing to have his original convictions thrown out on appeal, and having several acquittals overturned.

Police investigate explicit AI images linked to Gold Coast teacher
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Police are investigating alleged AI-generated explicit material found on a Gold Coast teacher’s account.

Breaking: Origin Energy confirms breach of customer data
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Energy company Origin confirms there has been unauthorised access to and disclosure of some customers' data, a day after it announced it was investigating a "potential" breach.

Gold Coast CEO's resignation blamed on 'unrelenting personal attacks'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A veteran Gold Coast councillor claims chief executive Tim Baker's resignation followed a "deliberate campaign of unrelenting personal attacks", describing his departure as "a very bad outcome" for the city.

Bridal shop employee faces jail time for defrauding dozens of brides, court hears
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The 53-year-old wanted to plead guilty to a fraud charge but a magistrate has ruled the case must be referred to a higher court with greater sentencing powers.

Man fined $1.5k for wearing Nazi symbol outside royal commission
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A man who wore a T-shirt with a banned Nazi symbol outside the antisemitism royal commission in Sydney has been convicted and fined $1,500.

Breaking: 'I don't want a circus': ACT Education Minister resigns from cabinet
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns after the Integrity Commission made "serious corrupt conduct" findings against two senior public servants in her portfolio.

Melbourne football team to play without audience after sexist fan conduct
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The Preston Lions, associated with the Macedonian Australian community, will be forced to play without spectators after some of its fans displayed offensive banners at a game last weekend.

Ex-officer apologises at inquest of Sydney man shot dead by police
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A former sergeant has apologised to the mother of a Sydney man who was shot dead by police while experiencing a mental health episode.

Kilo of cocaine found after man caught driving 'erratically'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Police have seized around 1 kilogram of cocaine after intercepting a man driving "erratically" in northern Tasmania.

Why highly advanced rogue AI has experts scared
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

An experimental AI broke out of its containment and hacked a company. Why has this got experts worried?

Watchdog sends NSW emissions warning amid 'insatiable' data centre surge
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The NSW Net Zero Commission recommends tighter planning controls for the approval of coal extensions and data centres, as it predicts the state will fall short of its legislated 2030 emissions reduction target. 

Japanese PM's sleep revelation sparks concern
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

It's unlikely Sanae Takaichi intended to start a national conversation when she tweeted about how much rest she gets. A sleep expert says her schedule would be exacting a heavy toll.

Councils mark six years until Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The Brisbane City Council has installed a countdown clock to mark the milestone, while an iconic Kangaroo mascot has returned in Moreton Bay.

Antisemitism 'using Zionism as an excuse', rabbi tells royal commission
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A recent wave of antisemitism has been far-reaching, even targeting Jewish people who are critical of the Israeli government, a royal commission probing the phenomenon has heard.

Researcher shocked as orca blows up a sunfish in front of her
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Underwater video captures the moment killer whales in the Gulf of California slam into a sunfish, causing it to explode.

Proposed $200m timber hub promises jobs and building materials boost
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The timber manufacturing hub would transform blue gum wood chips into timber beams for construction.

'Fibro dog box' social house gets so hot the TV breaks down
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A new study led by Western Sydney University researchers has found a lack of thermal safety standards in social housing is leading to tenants being exposed to unsafe extreme heat events. 

Bomber Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says Nate Caddy will play in Saturday's match against Hawthorn following his recovery from a heart scare.

Judge rejects Woodside's attempt to uncover stink-bomb protest organisers
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Energy giant Woodside fails in its Supreme Court bid to force climate activists to hand over documents about the planning of a stink-bomb protest which prompted the evacuation of its Perth headquarters.



News from the BBC World Service

Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.

Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.

Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.

Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

The Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax'
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme.

How memes became the language of India's 'cockroach' protests after police crackdown
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

Coastguard called to 'tragic' Essex beach incident
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

Police are warning people to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area of West Mersea.

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026

Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.



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