News from the ABC Australia
Breaking: First case of deadly H5N1 bird flu confirmed in NSW Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The first case of the deadly H5 bird flu is confirmed in a giant petrel found on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Footballer critical after sustaining head injury during match Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
A 27-year-old player is in a critical condition after a serious mid-match injury during a football game in Lalor this afternoon.
Live: Wallabies on top of Ireland in frenetic Nations Championship Test Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The Wallabies and Ireland are locked in a tense encounter in their Nations Championship Test in Sydney. Follow live.
Ukraine retaliates, striking St Petersburg following deadliest attack Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Ukraine has retaliated after Russia's attack on Kyiv killed at least 27 people.Â
Live: Thunderbirds and Vixens face off in Super Netball grand final Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens meet in the Super Netball grand final at John Cain Arena. Follow live.
New bird flu advice for egg producers as testing continues Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
States and territories are urged to encourage free-range producers to keep their birds indoors where practical in an effort to combat bird flu.
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Two Sydney Mardi Gras board members removed after months of disputes Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo from Pride in Protest were voted off the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board by a 70 per cent majority.
Socceroos icon says Popovic 'messing with things too much' in GK switch Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Mark Schwarzer says he is not a fan of Tony Popovic's decision to swap goalkeepers ahead of the penalty shootout, even if it had been successful.
Arson chemist investigates fatal house fire in Melbourne's south-east Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
A man believed to be in his 60s died after being pulled from a room engulfed in flames in a Springvale South home overnight.
Qld Labor frontbencher not ruling out seat-swap after boundary review Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The independent redistribution commission has recommended a substantial redraw of the seat of Gaven, which Meaghan Scanlon reclaimed at the last state election with a very slim margin.
Statue to be removed after former St Kilda player’s assault conviction Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Former St Kilda and Western Bulldogs player Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assaulting a woman in Victoria.
Live: Holmes honours ex-Origin teammate Arrow as Dragons get second win Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Valentine Holmes scores a late doubles, honouring Jai Arrow with his try celebrations, as the Dragons beat the Tigers 24-10 for just their second win of 2026. Follow live.
What could Taylor Swift's wedding dress look like? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Singer Taylor Swift has married footballer Travis Kelce, creating a massive pop culture moment and a passionate talking point on social media.Â
'The world lost him': Crowds gather in Iran to farewell body of assassinated supreme leader Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran as the country begins a week of funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Â
Meta bans millions of accounts as AI impersonates real creators Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
Live: Stunning goal from boundary gives Tigers early lead over in-form Blues Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Richmond are hoping to cause an upset over old rival Carlton and snap the Blues' six-match winning streak. Follow live.
Are America's founding principles being challenged? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary today. Let's take a closer look at the document that birthed the nation and where things stand now.
How rugby league became Australia's most valuable football code Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
A $5 billion-plus broadcast rights deal is expected to be announced this week, making rugby league Australia's most valuable football code.
Trump made money off his meme coin, did its investors? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump made huge amounts of money from his family's crypto and meme coin ventures last year, but did his investors?
15yo honoured at memorial as third teenager charged with his murder Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Darweish Mohamed, who was allegedly stabbed to death outside a Melbourne hospital on Wednesday, has been laid to rest as family and friends remembered him at a memorial today.
News from the BBC World Service
Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over. Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 England's must-win World Cup match will go ahead as planned on Monday. Pubs can stay open until 05:00, which could spell a difficult morning for many. Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena. In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday. The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg. Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures. Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire. 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come. What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals. The schools starting late after 1am England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision. Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year. How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit. England team booed on arrival at Mexico City hotel Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico. Five and a half hours that left England's last-16 tie in chaos Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded. Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes? Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic. Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero. BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq. UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.
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