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Rejuvenated Hockeyroos and Kookaburras tackle World Cup with fresh perspectives Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos' last major tournament was Paris 2024 where they exited in the quarter-finals. They have both experienced significant change since then, and are determined to start their new eras with success at the World Cup.
Men attack trans women in Indonesia after presidential policy deems them a 'threat' Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A series of attacks perpetrated by men on trans women in Indonesia has left the community feeling anxious and scared. Activists and experts say the violence did not suddenly emerge.
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE are looking to Africa Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The expansion of strategic ambitions by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE into Africa show just how quickly global forces are shifting.
What dozens of empty chairs revealed about Australia's racism inquiry Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Witnesses laid bare the impact of racism on their lives in hearings held around the nation. But the repeated absence of key decision makers raises questions about who was listening and what the impact will be.
Sean Dorney was a roaming ABC reporter. Now, just getting out of bed is a struggle Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A long-time ABC reporter is one of nearly 100,000 Australians waiting on a crucial aged-care assessment.
What went wrong for the Suns this year and how 2027 can be much better Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Gold Coast went from a maiden finals win last year to sliding down the AFL ladder, but a drought-breaking win in wintry Canberra offered signs of a brighter outlook for 2027.
As Trump's reflecting pool mess unfolded, a camera captured it all Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Piecing together webcam images, court documents and online posts highlights what the public was told about Donald Trump's reflecting pool saga and the reality behind the scenes. Â
'I live with the scars': Why the fight against HIV is not over Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Australia's community-led response to HIV has put an internationally remarkable goal within reach, but new challenges are threatening to disrupt decades of progress.
From street to gallery, globetrotter Stormie Mill's art comes full circle Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
When Stormie Mills was a teenager starting out in the world of street art, he wondered how artists got their work into the Art Gallery of WA. Forty years later, the state gallery has given him a solo exhibition.
ABC 5050 quiz: Smoke on the Water, Spider-Men and pineapple on pizza Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. You have an even chance of fluking a correct guess.
The pioneering female botanical artists you may never have heard of Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Female botanical illustrators have translated the science of our landscapes for centuries, today the craft is as important as ever.
Luigi Mangione admits killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was condemned by public officials but became emblematic of Americans' frustration with health insurance industry practices.
Hundreds evacuated from resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
One person has died and 40 have been injured as Croatia battles wildfires amid Europe's heatwave.Â
Deborah Mailman becomes first Indigenous inductee to Logies Hall of Fame Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Deborah Mailman, star of Total Control and The Secret Life of Us, is also the sixth woman to enter the Logie Awards Hall of Fame.
Multi-million dollar art recovered after three-minute Italian museum heist Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Three century-old paintings stolen by an organised gang from an Italian museum during a three-minute heist have been recovered.
NATO fighter jet shoots down a drone over Latvia Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, a spokesperson from the alliance has said.
Cory Bernardi condemned for anti-trans slur, labelling protesters 'incels' Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Derogatory comments from One Nation MP Cory Bernardi have been condemned by organisers of an anti-One Nation rally at SA parliament.
Freo locks up minor premiership after downing Crows in thriller Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Fremantle enhances its premiership credentials by surviving another stiff test against Adelaide at Perth Stadium.
Tasmanian woman charged over alleged 'series' of attempted poisonings Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A 43-year-old South Launceston woman has been charged over what Tasmanian police allege is a "series of attempted poisonings" of a man known to her.
Tobacco, firearms, silver, gold seized in joint Victorian, Tasmanian operation Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Police have launched a multi-agency operation in Victoria and Tasmania, with three arrests and cash, silver, gold, firearms, and ammunition seized.
News from the BBC World Service
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns. Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death. Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 It has happened less than 24 hours after a train came off the tracks in East Sussex. Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result. Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives. Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days. Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Liverpool's owners agree to sell about a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn. Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears. Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027 Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them. 'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. 'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention. What we know so far about the West Midlands fires Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee. What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time. Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta migrant crisis with paid advice for help to cross Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One? Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? 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. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. 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. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
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