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Prince George turns 13 as he heads to Eton Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Prince George, second in line to the throne, has turned 13 as he readies to follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and start at the prestigious Eton College.Â
Rusted tin transformed into prize-winning portraits Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Pilbara artist Jenna Pickering transforms found bush objects into hyper-realistic portraits as artist-in-residence at the remote Cossack Art Awards.
Victorian teachers begin second major strike as pay talks stall Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
State school teachers and support staff will rally in Melbourne's CBD after walking off the job following the rejection of a government pay increase of 28 per cent.
Star footballer's protest over transfer leads to training cancellation Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Star Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refuses to leave the training pitch in protest over his transfer to a Turkish club.
OpenAI model goes rogue during testing and hacks startup Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
OpenAI has announced one of its AI models broke containment during testing before hacking into another AI startup.
Weightlifter puts 'best foot forward' for Comm Games Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Kiana Elliott thought gymnastics would be her pathway to the podium, but turned to weightlifting after an injury forced her to retire.
Could cropping transform Queensland's cattle country? Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A $5.3 million investment aims to expand cropping across North West Queensland, with ambitious targets for cotton, grain and pulses in traditionally cattle country.Â
Hobart council snack-saga motion to be heard behind closed doors Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Calls for an independent investigation into Hobart's Deputy Lord Mayor will be debated behind closed doors, as a stoush over town hall snacks continues.
NT government opens door to private development in four national parks Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Northern Territory government says opening up national parks to private investors will unlock their "tourism potential", but an expert fears the move could mean less access for locals and budget-conscious visitors.
Live: ASX set to open higher as Tesla shares plunge Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Australian share market is set to open in the green after Tesla shares plunging on cash flow news. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Volunteers refuse to let cemetery vandals have final word Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Nearly two years after vandals struck, volunteers have restored more than 100 damaged headstones in a southern Queensland cemetery.
Live: Labor to extend paid placements to more care industry students Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Anthony Albanese will announce an expansion of the Commonwealth's "paid prac" scheme at Labor's National Conference. Follow live.Â
Philipsen claims Tour de France stage as UCI defends late-night drug tests Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen claims stage 17 of the Tour de France as the UCI defends its controversial late-night drug testing.
Rebel Wilson's victory in defamation case could be short-lived. Here's why Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
As lawyers for actor Charlotte MacInnes plan to appeal a failed defamation case outcome against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, a solicitor says the judge's interpretations could be grounds for a retrial or a different verdict.
Captain Cook Shopping Centre sold and signs removed in town's new chapter Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
British explorer James Cook never visited Nhulunbuy on his voyages, but his namesake shopping complex stood there for decades — until now.
Disability employment agency closure sparks community action Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
This supported disabled employment agency is about to close, and a community has vowed to fight to keep it open, saying they paid for it.
When Gordon Bray and his Homebush schoolmates ruled their rugby world Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
It might be more than 60 years ago, but Homebush Boys High's 1965 Waratah Shield win remains a fond memory for the likes of Gordon Bray, John Symond and John Coates.Â
Parks Victoria proposes closure of about 100 Arapiles climbs Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A proposed draft amendment of a park management plan, first written in 1991, would close about 100 climbing routes, while more than 3,000 others would remain open.
Animal experts divided about Barnaby Joyce's TV dog discipline Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce is back in the spotlight after some harsh words to his dog during a live TV interview, but experts are divided about what works when it comes to pulling a canine into line.
From Mumbai to New York, young Indians gather in unprecedented movement Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A student who started a youth uprising across India is fast becoming the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year reign.
News from the BBC World Service
PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early. Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight. Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties. OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition. Prince George enjoys coastal fun in new video as he becomes a teenager Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September. Police formally investigate woman, 70, after Brit stabbed to death in French village Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade. Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister. Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings. Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country. Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour? The Odyssey film fans inspired to go back to the source Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Book sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release. Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word. I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap. A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children. Five big names to look out for at Glasgow 2026 Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 These are the stars to look out for across the 10 sports at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze". Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.
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