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News from the ABC Australia

Blind surfer stuns locals at Queensland beach
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Steve Fox is legally blind, but it has not stopped him catching waves while travelling up the east coast of Australia and competing abroad.

Experts warn H5N1 bird flu spread to the Northern Territory 'inevitable'
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The Northern Territory is one of the last places in Australia still free of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, but experts say it's only a matter of time before it arrives. Now they're enlisting the help of local birdwatchers and conservationists to help slow its spread.

Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Nestory Irankunda has sealed his money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, and celebrated the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.

Tasmania reviews voluntary assisted dying laws as demand increases
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Voluntary assisted dying gave former Tasmanian midwife Gaye Crick agency, at a time when her terminal illness had stripped much of that away. The state's VAD laws are being reviewed three years after they came into effect.

Pacific Airshow brings jet suits, stunts and space pioneers to Gold Coast
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Some of the world's best aviators feature in this year's Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast.

Gardening is about more than food for young people learning English
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

A school for new migrants partners with local health organisations to get students' hands in the dirt. 

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Authorities in Morocco have arrested 111 people attempting to cross into Spain's Ceuta, amid tightened security triggered by a deadly mass crossing in July.

Key Demon faces nervous MRO wait with AFL finals near after high shot
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous wait for the match review officer after collecting a "flat" Aliir Aliir during the Demons' commanding  20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) win over Port Adelaide. 

Hobbies light up life for older people transitioning to retirement
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Annie Delaine finds her retirement passion through the paintbrush, saying art has given her connections and purpose she missed after ending her nursing career.

One of Australia's 'most violent' killers makes bid for freedom
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

An underworld killer who murdered four people, including three members of the same family, is fighting to be released from prison after almost four decades behind bars. 

Memory lapses, fake invoices and a reprimand: Key moments from ICAC
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

As Operation Rosny almost hits the halfway mark, here is a look back at the key moments from the week and what is coming next.

NRLW's Roosters fly against Broncos amid controversy
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The Sydney Roosters strengthen their grip on a second consecutive NRLW minor premiership by enacting a modicum of grand final revenge in a 34-20 victory against Brisbane.

'No box ticks': Meet the woman charged with steering change in Defence
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The woman tasked with changing the culture of the defence force knows there have been 50 inquiries and 750 recommendations already. She isn't naive to the task that lies ahead of her.

Victorian farmers welcome rain ahead of expected dry summer
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Growers across Victoria welcome recent widespread rain, but it has not been without its problems. 

Fans line streets of Welsh village to farewell pop legend Bonnie Tyler
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Hundreds of fans have lined the streets of a Welsh village to farewell 80s pop star Bonnie Tyler after her death in Portugal last month at age 75. 

Maguire fumes as Broncos season plunges further with 15th loss
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire says his side will be well beaten next week if it produces a similar performance to Saturday night's 40-6 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors.

Housing project to help domestic violence survivors secure rental
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Some families flee domestic violence with just the clothes on their back. Now they have a place to call home.  

Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in strike that left children dead
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Israeli strikes on Lebanon targeting a Hezbollah commander kill 11 people, including three children, making it the deadliest raid since June deals eased hostilities in the region.

Earthquake survivors 'still on alert' after dozens killed in Indonesia
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Rescue teams are combing the rubble of buildings for survivors after the magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. 

Roz Hervey had hours left to live. She asked her family to press record
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

In life as in art, dancer Roz Hervey wanted to push boundaries. She choreographed her own death, and in her final moments made an impassioned plea.



News from the BBC World Service

Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

Sellers puzzled by bulk orders suspect secondhand books being destroyed to train AI
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Independent booksellers have seen scores of their novels being shipped to far-off warehouses.

When my dog died, my grief was overwhelming and complicated
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The death of a much-loved pet can lead to a flood of emotions - including guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.

Many Canadians are boycotting the US - here's where they're travelling instead
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers.

'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

Body found in search for UK student missing on Romania hike
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.

Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.



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