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News from the ABC Australia

Reserve Bank governor warns world facing increased supply shocks
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The Reserve Bank governor says the world has become more shock-prone in recent years, and the latest oil spike is a complication for the central bank's monetary policy.

'Straight to the pool room': Film classic The Castle goes onstage
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The feature film responsible for Australian sayings such as ''Tell him he's dreaming'' is being launched as a stage production. 

Harvey Norman, Latitude issued $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says.

Embattled MP Moira Deeming resigns from Victorian Liberal Party
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Moira Deeming says she will remain in parliament as an independent, after having her candidacy revoked by the Liberal party earlier this month.

Nurse allegations led Jewish patients to hide religion, inquiry hears
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Jewish patients requested their religion be removed from their hospital admission information following allegations nurses made menacing comments about Israeli patients, the royal commission on antisemitism has heard.

Prohibited donor says he made 'mistake' supporting right-wing faction
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A hotelier who helped fund a conservative Liberal Party faction has told the NSW corruption watchdog he made a "mistake" trusting key figures at the centre of the bombshell investigation.

Snack saga Hobart council meeting held in secret
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Councillors at the City of Hobart say they are unable to share the outcome of a motion heard behind closed doors at last night's meeting, which called for an investigation into the conduct of the deputy lord mayor.

Search for missing two-month-old boy continues off SA coast
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The bodies of the boy's mother and sister were found floating in the ocean yesterday, after authorities were called to Cape Northumberland, about 400 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.

I'm a therapist who struggled with people pleasing. Here's what I learnt
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

For me, people pleasing was a coping mechanism that developed over time out of vigilance, responsibility and love for my family. But there was a better way.

Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A County Court jury has found beyond reasonable doubt that the man, who can't be named for legal reasons, raped and sexually assaulted a woman at his home in March 2023.

Tate brothers to remain in jail at least two more weeks
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A federal US judge says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail for at least two more weeks until their next hearing as they fight extradition.

The sun has set on the British Empire, and yet this celebration remains
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The Commonwealth Games continues to roll on despite calls to decolonise our lives, with Scotland of all places a strange venue to stage two celebrations of the British Empire over the past 12 years.

Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach.

US and Iran in 'good talks' Trump says as support for war wanes
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump says the United States is having "good talks" with Iran, and there is a chance of a deal over their conflict, but he warns that US strikes will resume if the negotiations fail to deliver.

Who is Ben Carroll, Victoria's 50th premier?
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Former lawyer and political adviser Ben Carroll is set to become Victoria's new premier, four months out from the state election.

Jacinta Allan began her career as a star, but her premiership waned
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Jacinta Allan's parliamentary career started with her ascension to a ministry while still in her 20s, but waning support for her premiership has taken away her chance to lead Labor to an election.

Jacinta Allan's resignation triggers chaotic leadership spill
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A chaotic caucus meeting triggered by Jacinta Allan's resignation this morning ended with former deputy premier Ben Carroll unanimously elected Victorian premier.

Quick hits: Davies makes history, Diamonds clap back in uni debate
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Rose Davies runs a "race of a lifetime" to make Australian history, and the Diamonds remain in the spotlight even off the court. Here are the quick hits from day four of the Commonwealth Games.

Singer D4vd to stand trial for allegedly killing and dismembering 14yo girl
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

D4vd, the 21-year-old singer born David Burke, will stand trial charged with killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Plan to return Hobart land to Aboriginal group gets council support
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A proposal to return nearly 5 hectares of land at Hobart's Queens Domain to Aboriginal custodians passes its first hurdle after the city's council voted to provide in-principle support.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into work
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

BBC reports from outside court after judge rules singer D4vd will stand trial for murder
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.

Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

The Papers: 'Race against time' and 'We've lost a Goodie'
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Raging fires burn in France and Spain while tributes flow for comedian Bill Oddie lead Tuesday's papers.

Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.



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