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News from the ABC Australia

Woman allegedly makes antisemitic comments at Bondi attack site
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A woman will face court after allegedly making antisemitic comments to a group including Jewish leaders and Sydney Swans players at the site of the Bondi terror attack.

Live: Dees take on Cats at MCG ahead of Western Derby
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Melbourne hosts Geelong at the MCG with one club trying to stay in the top six and the other trying to break in, before the Dockers and Eagles meet in the Western Derby. Follow live.

Live: First medals up for grabs on day one of Commonwealth Games
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

It's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Games up for grabs in the para powerlifting. Follow live.

Friends turned millionaires take tech company shares battle to court
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The millionaire co-founder of an Australian video tech company behind some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters has told the Federal Court a decade of hostility by his fellow shareholders has unfairly barred him from selling his lucrative stake in the billion-dollar business.

Have the AFL's rule changes worked? Not exactly
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A raft of AFL rule changes for the 2026 season have either excited or horrified a range of fans — Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson examine the changes and whether they have had the desired impact.

Court win for Islamic school principal clears way for return to job
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A New South Wales school principal at the centre of an investigation over alleged antisemitic comments could resume his role after a court ruling in his favour.

Live: Knights battle enormous injury toll against Roosters
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Newcastle are defying a horrendous injury toll to stay in the fight against the high-flying Roosters. Follow live.

Defence minister confirms former senior naval officer faces court martial
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A former senior naval officer will face charges in a military trial set down for up to six weeks from September 14 with the military court ordering their identity remain suppressed.

Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies at 102
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Australia's last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.

Whitsundays wind farm plan scaled down after backlash
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A lack of strong wind along and fierce community opposition have forced Alinta Energy to scale back the size of its proposed Whitsundays wind farm.

Parents rally to save 'soul of Brunswick' as youth centre goes up for sale
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Parents in Melbourne's inner north are calling on the state government to save Brunswick's Don Bosco youth centre, which is set to be sold after nine decades.

Sidelined for seven years by lack of funds, Aussie BMX rider now No. 1
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Financial pressures limited Grafton BMX rider Tahlia Marsh's race starts for seven years, but her determination has now won her a world championship in Brisbane. 

RSPCA investigates deliberate attacks on kangaroos in Albany
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The RSPCA is investigating reports of kangaroos being deliberately run over in Albany, Western Australia.

New Trump tariffs 'make it harder for Australian businesses to compete'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The Business Council of Australia says a new tariff will make it harder for Australian businesses to compete in the US and could reduce investment.

Villagers hold vigil for stranger as PNG boat tragedy victims wash ashore
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Twenty-seven people including families with young children went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas in Papua New Guinea's north-east on Saturday.

Calls for change after French apprentice jockey's track work death
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

French apprentice jockey Marina Morel died after a fall during track work at Gulgong. Her family is calling for changes to the way racehorse injuries are managed.

Families of Sea World crash victims say 'lives changed forever'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

After the powerful family statements had been read, Coroner Carol Lee teared up as she made her closing address to the court.

'Terrifying' four hour wait for police to reach life-threatening DV incident
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Shocking statistics revealed in budget estimates found it took almost 16 days on one occasion in March to respond to an urgent DFV call-out involving injury or an imminent threat.

Aboriginal man died after being handcuffed in Adelaide CBD, police say
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

South Australian Police say they will treat an internal investigation into the death of a 23-year-old Aboriginal man in custody with the "utmost importance".

'It's home': Victim of alleged gun theft, arson wants to go back to Coles Bay
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

With the victim of the Coles Bay alleged home invasion slowly recovering, the row over the Tasmanian government's insistence it will not limit the number of guns a licence holder can own rages on.



News from the BBC World Service

France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.

PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.

Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.

UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.

They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

India's youth movement Modi didn't see coming
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.



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