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News from the ABC Australia

Five people dead in 24 hours on WA roads
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Five people have been killed in separate crashes in Western Australia in less than 24 hours, as the state's road toll continues to soar.

Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

A push to recognise claims of genocide in Gaza failed to gain enough support for a debate on the floor of Labor's national conference, sparking criticism of the party's internal culture.

Liberty Bell Bay may have been insolvent for more than a year before closing
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Administrators say the manganese smelter was insolvent before it was given a $20 million loan by the Tasmanian government.

Live: Tigers battling against rampaging Raiders
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The Tigers are up against it in Canberra with the Raiders well in control after a scorching first half. Follow live.

Federal government says fuel supply 'solid and secure' as prices climb again
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The government is reassuring motorists about Australia's fuel supply as petrol prices rise amid renewed clashes in the five-month old war in the Middle East.

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump has poked fun at the press during a redo of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a shooting forced the suspension of the original event in April.

Two new bird flu cases suspected in SA, including first on a metro beach
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Two additional suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia. 

Here's what you need to know about Woodside's Federal Court case
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Four days in, the Federal Court has scrutinised the decision to extend Australia's biggest gas project another 40 years, amid fears for Indigenous heritage and climate impacts.

Every Australian Medal from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games so far
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

It's expected to be a gold rush for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Here's every medal so far.

H5 bird flu confirmed in wild seabird found at Moreton Island
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The CSIRO has officially confirmed a dead petrel found at Moreton Island was positive for H5 bird flu.

Death of Black teen who partied with white friends ignites civil rights group
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Black teen Nolan Wells went to a party with white friends and didn't come home alive. His death is now shrouded in rampant speculation and an air of racial division.

Clay wants you to know why he was in a maximum security prison
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Clay first tried drugs during lunchtime at school. What followed was a decade of addiction and run-ins with police. Now he hopes sharing his story will help others.

Live: Blues dash Suns finals bid, Merrett and Dons tackle Hawks
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Carlton claims a 13-point win over Gold Coast at Docklands Stadium, as Essendon looks to spring another upset against Hawthorn at the MCG. Follow live.

'Blight on the sport': Fight cancelled on Tszyu card after weigh-in
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Australian boxer Liam Wilson sees his fight on the Tim Tszyu card cancelled after his American opponent comes in well over the agreed weight.

'We can all feel it': Bronze medal lifts Aussie gymnasts' outlook
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Australia's male gymnasts finally put their close call of 2022 behind them to claim bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Thousands flock to Victorian canola farm chasing social media snaps
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Tourists looking to get a picture of canola fields are often told to steer clear, but one central Victorian farm is welcoming them with open arms and has turned the attraction into a popular agritourism event.

RFDS brings Australian-first care to remote Gulf community
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The first partnership of its kind in Australia is bringing the Royal Flying Doctor Service to a remote Aboriginal Gulf island, providing primary care to in-need residents. 

Carnarvon's iconic general store owner immortalised in exhibition
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Volunteers at Carnarvon's One Mile Jetty Museum welcome three new members who do not have much to say but elicit either warm fondness or absolute fear from visitors.

'Horrific': Tasmania Police investigate stabbing and fatal crash
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Police were called to a house in Exeter, where they say a woman had received "serious stab wounds". A short time later, the man who police believe inflicted the wounds died in a car crash, which also left a third person seriously injured.  

Chemical manufacturer ends sales of controversial herbicide
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The chemical giant has ended sales in Australia and New Zealand, blaming new regulatory restrictions, as well as commercial, manufacturing and logistical challenges. 



News from the BBC World Service

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".

Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.

Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver for England at Commonwealths
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

Five ways to make the most of the summer holidays with kids
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.

'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.

UK papers: 'Summer of chaos' and 'water bosses' pay rises'
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The wildfires sweeping through Europe is prominent across many of Saturday's papers.

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.

Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Luton as police launch murder investigation
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but was pronounced dead shortly after, Bedfordshire Police says.

Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

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



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