News from the ABC Australia
'Immediately I was homeless': A mother's battle after leaving violence Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Rising living costs and housing insecurity are reshaping the experience of leaving domestic violence. Nicole Yade understands this experience firsthand.
Youth program could be run at centre linked to ex-MP who punched woman Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Queensland Labor opposition has asked how the outdoor centre, where the former MP has been listed as a general manager, was chosen.Â
Cotton growers race to treat leaf disease after mysterious arrival Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
No-one knows how ramularia leaf spot got to Australia, but growers in Queensland are desperate for a treatment as the fungal disease wreaks havoc on their crops.Â
Cabo Verde stunner gets people's vote as best World Cup goal Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
A stunning strike from World Cup minnows Cabo Verde against Argentina is voted as the goal for the tournament.Â
Facial recognition could be your new ticket to the footy Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but some experts are concerned it could open the door to the data being used for more than just event entry.
Education as a tool to fight hate in focus at antisemitism royal commission Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is continuing in Sydney, with witnesses to give evidence about ways to improve education and training to prevent hate.
Death and stabbing sends 'ripples' through community Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
The car crash death of mother-of-two Elaine Gee and the stabbing of another woman will send "ripples" through the Tasmanian community, a family violence support service says.
Adverse decision on Salmon Tasmania advertisement overturned on appeal Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Salmon Tasmania has won its appeal against an earlier decision that found one of its ad campaigns to be in breach of advertising standards.Â
Leadership spill as Carroll vies to replace Allan as Victorian Labor leader Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership challenge at a meeting of Labor MPs this morning after Deputy Premier Ben Carroll said he would run for the top job.Â
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
The federal government is yet to reveal whether it will extend the fuel excise discount, which is set to expire this week.Â
Angus Taylor on the accident that changed his life Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
The Liberal leader opens about a balcony fall that left him with a broken back and altered the course of his life.
'Massive growth' of second-hand fashion apps in Australia Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Resale app users are balancing convenience with overconsumption in the second-hand fashion conversation.
Salmon farming transformed Norway. Now it's facing the consequences Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Norway's salmon industry is a global behemoth 18 times the size of Tasmania's. But the country's success holds a warning for Australia.Â
Trump tips the balance towards China in trade war Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
China has the market sewn up in everything from solar panels to battery manufacturing and wind turbines. And now it is challenging America's commanding role in technology.
Power prices are finally falling. Experts say data centres could change that Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Consumers should brace for hefty increases in the cost of generating electricity as data centres suck up vast quantities of power faster than new plants can be built, experts say.
Secret documents show 'horrifying' traces of horse meat in food Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Government documents show hundreds of businesses operating in Australia have breached food safety laws, with one politician warning "you could be eating a minced horse".Â
GP says ban on puberty blockers is 'transphobic discrimination' Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
The fierce debate over puberty blockers has become a collision of science and politics. To try to address a fractured consensus, the federal government is attempting to lay the groundwork for a national standard.
Can't stop spending? These approaches can help curb impulse buying Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
If you'd rather be saving than shopping, but are struggling to switch gears, there are ways to change your habits.Â
ABC Places quiz: Where in the world are we? Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Your challenge in the ABC Places quiz is to work out the location of 10 photos from around the world. Be warned; we might try to trick you.
UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy and vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine Posted on Monday July 27, 2026
Downing Street said the meeting was designed to underscore Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic". Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever. Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene". Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine t-shirt post Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine. Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year. Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office. Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing. Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered". TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85 Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist. UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained. 'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mom's kidnappers Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is. Teen denies endangering lives of 165 people on migrant boat crossing Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK. Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat. France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds". What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done. Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals. How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m? Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
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