News from the ABC Australia
NT Police officer fires gun twice while 'trying to stop stolen vehicle' Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
A Northern Territory police officer has fired two shots at a vehicle while responding to a reported armed break-in in Palmerston.
Teen star claims pole again, Piastri to start 7th in Belgian GP Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli survives a clever Red Bull tactic to claim pole position at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix.
The other Leo with growth hormone deficiency dreaming to be like Messi Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Lionel Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, which is a rare condition, when he was younger. He has become a role model for young Leo Slattery from Brisbane.
New marine park zones 'slap in the face' for WA fishers Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
New zoning rules for a marine park off WA's far north are being rolled out, introducing fishing restrictions and penalties.
Social media influencers Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
British prosecutors say they are seeking extradition of the Tate brothers from the US on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Ferrari driver dead, woman in 70s injured in Gippsland crash Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The woman, aged in her 70s, was flown to the Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Scot breaks 27yo mile record, Aussies shine at Diamond League Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Scotland's Josh Kerr stuns the crowd by breaking the mile record, as Australia's women shine at the Diamond League meet in London.
Live: US launches strikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran after two service members killed Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
The US has resumed new strikes on Iran after two of its service members were killed in Jordan. Follow live.
Why regulators say a '500 fold' increase in pesticide residue is safe Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
A proposal to increase how much pesticide residue is allowed on berries has angered anti-pesticide campaigners, who say the "forever chemical" poses too great a risk.
Even where the population isn't booming, houses are in short supply Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Despite having the slowest growing population in the country, Tasmania is still battling rising homelessness and an ever-tightening rental market.
Unstoppable Pogačar claims another Tour de France stage as history calls Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
Tadej Pogačar wins stage 14 of the Tour de France and increases his overall lead as a fifth overall victory looms.
'Almost certainly new' species of giant earthworms found in SA Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026
A South Australian ecologist has been tracking giant earthworm sightings for 30 years, despite the species not officially existing in the state.
New energy scheme adding to bills, SA government admits Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
A new SA government energy scheme set to collect almost $44 million from electricity users this financial year has been described by a critic as a "hidden charge".
'We didn't give up': Afghan women's refugee cricketers celebrate ICC decision Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Five years since fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power, the country's women's refugee cricket team has secured a pathway to compete at the international level.
Ex-tradie in the running for Australia's best new bar prize Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Taran Howard opened up his small bar in Sydney's inner west last September. Since then, he has learnt how to mix drinks "on the fly".
'Not particularly fond of him': McIlroy blasts American over Open drama Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Golf champion Rory McIlroy takes aim at Bryson DeChambeau after the American causes a delay in tee times being released.
Inquiry hears of CFMEU's political influence and intimidation in Queensland Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The inquiry heard claims former senior public servants and industry figures faced aggressive union tactics.
The Houdini of Boggo Road escaped the prison in 1946. He shouldn't have taken a friend Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
In 1946, Arthur 'Slim' Halliday recruited two associates, scaled the walls of Boggo Road Gaol for a second time, hopped in a taxi and vanished.
Bid to fix stubborn Murray River sand slug 'hamstrung' by competing demands Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
The Murray Darling Basin Authority is finalising its study on what to do about an increasing river impediment amid a First Nations call to find common ground.
Australia's Herbert makes miracle shot but falls to fourth at The Open Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026
Australia's Lucas Herbert makes one of the shots of The Open, but loses his day two lead to fall to fourth.
News from the BBC World Service
Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? Mother killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India. Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League. German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed. How did England players rate during the World Cup? Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America. Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final. Messi and Tom Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby. World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final. 16 viral moments: From Posh Spice's slow reaction to Haaland's bromance Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight. Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026 Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine. Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult' Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 "Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”. Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change. Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting". Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components". Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are". Bakery owner criticises ITV's The Voice over free cake request Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 The company behind The Voice UK apologises after asking bakery Get Baked for free food. Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol Posted on Saturday July 18, 2026 Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
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