News from the ABC Australia
Connor Storrie nabs first Emmy nomination but Heated Rivalry still ineligible Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Plus Rob Reiner honoured with posthumous nomination for The Bear, Hacks soars on a swan song and more successes, surprises and snubs from today's Emmy nominations.
Qld police check on 21 Triple Zero callers after Telstra outage Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Queensland police confirmed multiple emergency calls across the state failed to connect to Triple Zero during the nationwide Telstra outage.
Families concerned over axing of local NDIS-funded program Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
An Albury-based NDIS provider says an upcoming change to NDIS funding is one of the reasons it will discontinue a program that builds skills and confidence in those living with a disability.Â
Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is through to the Wimbledon semifinals. The 24-year-old says she finds it "tough" as her hometown of Kyiv continues to come under attack from Russia.
Telstra Triple Zero calls still impacted by 'secondary issue' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Telstra says work is ongoing to resolve a "secondary issue" impacting customers trying to make calls on its network, including to Triple Zero, but some people may still be unable to contact the emergency service.
Water in the air an 'untapped water resource' until now Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Can water be made from air in WA's Wheatbelt? Researchers are putting an invention to the test.Â
Bridge upgrade turns 5-minute commute to 40 in Noosa tourist hotspot Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Noosa locals are worried that businesses won't survive six months' worth of traffic diversions while a crucial bridge is upgraded.
NSW coach Daley slams media over 'hidden agendas' after Origin triumph Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Laurie Daley has the last laugh over critics who hounded him ahead of the State of Origin decider at Lang Park.
'We'll sell his body parts': AI extortionists target missing man's parents Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Scammers have sent the parents of a missing West Australian man an AI-generated image of their son and demanded thousands of dollars in exchange for his safety.Â
How First Nations voices enrich Australia’s classical music traditions Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
From James Henry to Nardi Simpson, Aaron Wyatt, Adam Manning and Nina Korbe, here are First Nations voices making waves in Australia’s classical music scene.
Union says it raised safety concerns day before major train derailment Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
The rail union says it raised safety concerns with a freight train operator about 24 hours before a major derailment in the New South Wales Southern Highlands. Â
Growers push to overturn ban on ancient 'superfood' Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Farmers are appealing against a federal ban on the sale of Moringa oleifera as a food after a regulatory body determined there was insufficient evidence to prove its safety.
'Can't believe it': British wildcard books Wimbledon semifinal spot Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
After growing up just five minutes from Wimbledon, Arthur Fery is now through to the semifinals at his home grand slam.
Why a telco outage has stopped some trains but not others Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Trains relying on the 4G network of freight rail track operator ARTC went down amid the Telstra failure.
Live: Telstra investigating secondary network fault affecting Triple Zero Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Telstra is investigating a secondary network fault affecting Triple Zero callers since yesterday's outage. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
AFL's best two teams ready for titanic battle under Perth lights Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Fremantle take on Sydney at Perth Stadium on Thursday night, in a match boasting storylines as compelling as early-era Melrose Place. Who will emerge from the clash as premiership favourites?Â
Live: Shadow minister's Triple Zero test call was 'reasonable', says Coalition frontbencher Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Shadow Regional Communications Minister Anne Webster says she thought it was "reasonable" for Sarah Henderson to test call Triple Zero. Follow live.
Victoria's regional rail network remains at standstill after Telstra outage Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
V/Line has advised commuters not to use its services, as a telecommunications outage continues to cause safety issues with the network.
Dozens of Aboriginal language custodians call for further revival efforts Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Aboriginal language custodians release a road map for the survival and revival of Northern Territory Indigenous languages.Â
Police investigate two suspicious Melbourne house fires Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
The two house fires started within minutes of each other, less than two kilometres apart in Melbourne's north.
News from the BBC World Service
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages. UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act. Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him. Mason: Farage called by-election from weak position - and it could backfire on him Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton. UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976. British wildcard Arthur Fery through to Wimbledon semi-finals after stunning victory Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobolli. No crude proposals on disability benefits, minister leading review says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing. Police name man wanted over murders of wife and daughters Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport. Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham. MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say. Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. Why heatwaves hit women harder 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. No air con? Here's 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. Tips to get a good night's sleep during hot weather Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise. Watch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave? Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 A look into the BBC Points West archive during the famous heatwave five decades ago. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it. Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it? The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".
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