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News from the ABC Australia Boycotts and withdrawn funding 'part and parcel' of working in arts today After the 2026 edition was subjected to political, community and commercial pressures, the Biennale of Sydney has announced a new artistic director: Singaporean curator Low Kee Hong. Australia's first new oil refinery in decades touted for WA The proposed facility would be built by Perdaman and be the first new large-scale petrol refinery built in Australia since the 1960s. Not satire: The Utopia-style regulations holding Australia back from building homes A new report from the Productivity Commission has called on governments to embrace a "build mindset" to make housing more affordable. Bill Oddie, member of The Goodies comedy series, dead at 85 British actor, comedian and broadcaster Bill Oddie, best known to Australian audiences as a member of the 1970s comedy trio The Goodies, has died aged 85, his agent has announced. Aussie Rohan Browning clips 'unfair' 100m surprise sprung on sprinters A surprise new qualification system was sprung on the sprinters as they arrived in Glasgow, and Australian Rohan Browning said it is "clearly not fair". Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil resign from top ACTU jobs The heads of the Australian Council of Trade Unions have announced that they are making way for the next generation. SA's first industrial manslaughter charges laid against Adelaide company An Adelaide manufacturer has been charged with South Australia's first case of industrial manslaughter two years after the death of a 28-year-old worker, a workplace safety watchdog says. Police investigating punch during country footy game The Kojonup-Bridgetown game was marred by the on-field hit, which left a player unconscious and sparked a police inquiry. Protesters mount High Court challenge over Queensland hate speech laws The phrases "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" were deemed antisemitic by the government and outlawed when used to menace or offend someone. Doctors' union concerned by nurses' behaviour at SA health service South Australia's doctors' union says it is concerned patient care "is being jeopardised" because of alleged behavioural problems at the Gawler Health Service, but the nurses' union says it has not identified any evidence of systemic bullying. Man fined $31k after botched smuggling attempt kills 55 reptiles A New South Wales man has been given a significant fine after attempting to export 65 wild reptiles out of WA estimated to be worth up to $1.3 million. Live: Bronze for Hardy on floor, Browning slams 'weird' qualifying rules Swimming is back again and the athletics events have begun on day four of the Commonwealth Games, but not without controversy as our sprinters put Glasgow's new qualifying rules to the test. Follow live. Judge finds woman drove for 25 seconds with impaired vision before fatal crash A woman who fatally struck a motorcyclist after driving into oncoming traffic has been spared jail, with a judge finding imprisonment would "pile trauma upon trauma" for her family. Previously unheard from survivors detail horrific abuse at Christian Brothers As victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers await compensation, they accuse those involved of stalling on payouts and abusing them all over again. Ousted committee to be reinstated under National Trust of SA deal The National Trust of South Australia says a deal has been struck to end an ongoing dispute with one of its regional branches, allowing popular historical sites to reopen to the public. Men jailed for life after filming murder victim's 'suffering' and 'humiliation' Two men have been jailed for life after beating 19-year-old Yiel Deng Gatluak to death outside Alice Springs on New Year's Day in 2024 and filming his "brutal" murder. Video shows croc appearing to follow group at infamous Cahills Crossing A video of a large saltwater crocodile appearing to follow a group of people at the infamous Cahills Crossing in Kakadu has sparked renewed warnings for spectators to follow the rules and not be complacent about the risks. Australia's most disaster-hit state to opt out of AusAlert as government hails national test a success The AusAlert system was tested today, with millions of devices receiving alerts, but now Queensland is backing out. Woman's housemate and frequent visitor plead not guilty to her murder Two men accused of killing a woman whose burnt remains were found near a remote 4WD track in a Sunshine Coast forest have pleaded guilty to interfering with her corpse, but not guilty to murder. Man in court charged with murdering partner in Melbourne's south-east Jorden Turney has wiped away tears as he faced court charged over the death of a woman in Clyde North on Sunday. News from the BBC World Service How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system. UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained. TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85 His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist. Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X. Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water. Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again. Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison. Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990 Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers. Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m? The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance. How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds". Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter. Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power. Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders. Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability. From dragons to aliens: The hot air balloons that make everyone look up With Bristol Balloon Fiesta around the corner, we look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies. Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation". Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October. Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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