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Leaked email reveals alleged child abuser also worked in Darwin area school Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The ABC can reveal a man charged with sexually abusing a "very young child" at a greater Darwin school holiday program had also recently worked at a Top End school.
Breaking: Moira Deeming ousted as Liberal candidate after apology stand-off Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Moira Deeming's political career as a Liberal is over after the party's Victorian state executive voted to revoke the MP's candidacy for the November state election.
Nude shopper admits fourth indecent act in Mount Gambier Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A Mount Gambier man who previously admitted going naked in two local food businesses pleads guilty to another charge of indecent behaviour, as his case heads to the new South Australian Veterans Court.
Live: Sharks hit with late out as fourth spot goes on the line against Knights Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Cronulla-Sutherland takes on Newcastle looking to build on last week's mauling of the Dolphins, before the Roosters host Melbourne. Follow live.
Controversial Sunshine Coast housing development fast-tracked Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The Queensland government declares the Halls Creek development a priority development area. The project is expected to deliver 12,000 new homes.
Melbourne, Sydney most expensive in world for beer and cigarettes, study finds Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The Mapping the World's Prices report, published by Deutsche Bank, compares cost-of-living data in 69 cities across six continents.
NZ detects first case of bird flu in native bird Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Days after a migratory bird tested positive for bird flu in Wellington, authorities have detected a second case of the deadly virus in a native bird.
Retired teacher says year 12 marks are being inflated in 'unfair' grading system Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A retired South Australian teacher says some educators are inflating the grades of year 12 students, which she says is making the marks "unfair".
NSW woman arrested as part of Dezi Freeman investigation Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A NSW woman was arrested in Bairnsdale today as part of Victoria Police's investigation into the movements of dead police killer Dezi Freeman.
Trump's speech a desperate move — and 'ominous sign' ahead of midterms Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Using a prime-time address to the nation to repeat long-debunked claims about the 2020 election defeat is a desperate and unusual move. Analysts say it's an "ominous sign" of how Donald Trump may handle the upcoming midterms.Â
Relief for marine experts as whale helped out of shallow estuary Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A juvenile southern right whale has been saved by a pod of dolphins after it was stranded in an estuary in WA's south for two weeks.
Man caught driving homemade car fashioned from mobility scooter Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The disqualified driver had made the car from a gopher mobility scooter and the body of a child's ride-on car, and will appear in court at a later date.
Taking violence seriously is more complex than a royal commission Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Experts are divided about whether there should be a royal commission into violence against women but say the solutions to the problem are already known and need funding.Â
Bus driver found guilty over fatal CBD crash appeals conviction Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Lindsay Francis Selby was found guilty last year of driving without due care and attention when he struck and killed Tia Cameron in 2024.
Toilet germs and other things living in your make-up brushes Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Various studies have shown that make-up tools, including brushes, can harbour a range of bacteria, including opportunistic pathogens.Â
Taiwan officials caught off guard as PNG closes trade mission Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan's trade mission in the country, freezing out its fifth largest trading partner in a major strategic move designed to reaffirm ties with China.
Supreme Court battle over traditional owner consultation pauses flood works Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The Victorian government and a regional water authority have admitted they did not property consult with traditional owners before approving a controversial flood plain restoration project.Â
Universities were told of risks from violent intruders at campus protests Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard the tertiary sector's peak standards body wrote to universities to warn them about aggressive outsiders infiltrating pro-Palestinian protests.
How the Hawks are making their two-ruck strategy work Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Once thought to be dead and buried, the era of the dual ruck has been resuscitated by a handful of clubs in finals contention, including Hawthorn.
Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing municipality has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to state media.
News from the BBC World Service
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most? Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence. Catfished student gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media. Man charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence. Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment. UK heatwave approaches two-week mark Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing. Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes. Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. A very quick guide to Andy Burnham Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race. Five big challenges the new PM is facing Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her. He escaped the Bangkok bar inferno - but his girlfriend and three bandmates didn't Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan. The 85-year-old living in her own art installation Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path. Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur? Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important' Posted on Friday July 17, 2026 The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
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