News from the ABC Australia
Senior WA minister Paul Papalia set to resign, triggering by-election Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
WA Labor stalwart and senior state cabinet minister Paul Papalia is set to announce he is quitting politics after nearly two decades, triggering a by-election in his southern Perth seat.
The yellow blocks creating a 'game of cat and mouse' in Gaza Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
The "Yellow Line" that marks the boundary of Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza has been moved deeper into the enclave.
Pogačar hits back at rival as teammate wins stage two of Tour de France Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Tadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG responded to Visma Lease a Bike's stage 1 victory with a superb one-two on stage 2 of the Tour de France.
More than 80 bar staff face uncertain future as seven Hobart venues close Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Seven Hobart bars, including the Observatory Bar and the Republic, are closing "in the immediate term" as owner Pub Banc Group is placed into voluntary administration. The administrator says the aim is for the venues to reopen under new ownership.
Council demands illegally cleared Sydney land be restored despite secret sale Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
In 2020, Amir Abu Abara illegally cleared land in Barden Ridge to build a lavish mansion. After a fine, a replanting works order, and the rejection of his housing plan, he is no longer the site's owner.
Football tragedy puts spotlight on cricket pitches on ovals Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Nathan Fitzgerald's club has asked authorities to look at the way hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals as the 27-year-old continues to receive end-of-life care.
Outback residents in the dark without permanent Ergon staffer Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Residents in the remote town of Boulia sit waiting for their power to come back on and a solution to persistent power outages.
Police traverse steep terrain to rescue lost teenagers in national park Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Three teenagers were rescued by police after becoming lost in a national park in Adelaide's south.
Djokovic overcomes 'meltdowns' to topple Federer's Wimbledon record Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Novak Djokovic fights off a plucky opponent and his own demons to etch his name into another corner of the record books at Wimbledon.
Cannibalism probe in 4yo's death on NSW Central Coast Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Police sources confirm to the ABC that cannibalism will form part of an investigation into the death of a four-year-old boy on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Declining vaccination rates behind whooping cough spike across WA's south Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Whooping cough cases across WA's Great Southern have already more than doubled since last year, with doctors expecting the figure to grow further.
From Call of Duty to Dreamtime: These designers are lighting up video games Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
As part of NAIDOC Week, we meet the Indigenous creatives who are re-shaping Australia's video game industry.
Golden flower cutting the cost of urea fertiliser for farmers Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
A colourful legume crop is emerging as a solution to the rising cost of fertiliser, significantly reducing the need for urea.
Neil the seal is 1 tonne right now. What happens when he's 4 tonnes? Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
The elephant seal has been attracting onlookers in southern Tasmania, as well as a growing social media audience, but fears for his wellbeing and concerns that some people aren't keeping their distance have led to calls to better protect Neil.
PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Anthony Albanese made the comments during a game of "shag, marry, date" on the Bush Deep podcast on Friday, which have been widely condemned as inappropriate.
Outback barber brings fresh fades and more to the Gulf Posted on Monday July 06, 2026
Mount Isa barber Jon James travels to remote Mornington Island to teach barbering skills, hoping to leave behind a trade that will last long after he returns home.
Man charged over Brisbane park death Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
The 27-year-old Yeronga man allegedly struck a 66-year-old man, causing him to fall and seriously injure his head.
Regional state high school parents seek help with teacher shortage Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Parents are removing their children from state schools after subjects are dropped from senior curricula.
Sabalenka to 'get drunk and forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Naomi Osaka downs top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in a fourth round meeting of grand slam champions at Wimbledon.
Boy with 'photographic memory' helping to maintain heritage sheep breed Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026
Mitch Dickens's passion for sheep genetics saw his parents give him his own stud, which they hope will help keep a heritage breed alive.
News from the BBC World Service
The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history as they knock Brazil out Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final. Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies. The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm. Former partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts killer Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice. Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding. Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021. Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says. Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud. Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland. Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer. Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions. Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it? Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery. BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. England battling the weight of history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026 England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system. The Papers: 'Farage: I've done nothing wrong' and 'hangover of God' Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 Reports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from an ally in the year before he became an MP lead a number of papers. A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided. Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand. UK's third heatwave of the year begins - but how will it be different? Posted on Monday July 06, 2026 As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.
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