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Parents want better housing for teachers in remote WA town Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
A remote school 500km south-east of Perth is struggling to retain staff as housing pressures force incoming teachers to live far from work.
More struggles for Aussie golfers at The Open as shock leader emerges Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Australia's golfers struggle again at The Open as an unlikely American holds the lead.
Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for disabled passengers Posted on Friday July 17, 2026
Uber has reversed its decision to impose a $5 fee on passengers requiring extra assistance, after advocates and service providers labelled it discriminatory and a "disability tax".
NT child protection bill opponents show 'moral bankruptcy', MLA says Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Fierce debate has surrounded the Northern Territory government's child protection reforms — which will return to parliament for debate next week — with one MLA saying those opposing it have shown "a degree of moral bankruptcy".
Live: Telstra CEO to be grilled over nationwide outage and compensation Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady is set to be grilled over the nationwide outage, and potential compensation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Ultra-low tide makes 1km walk to island lighthouse possible Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A rare chance to walk 1 kilometre offshore to an island lighthouse attracts thousands of trekkers to a North Queensland town.
Piece of space history to feature in Powerhouse Parramatta debut exhibition Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
It took 43 days and a custom cage to bring the 4.5-tonne test command module from Washington to Castle Hill in Sydney's north-west.
Live: Hanson says daughter Lee is the 'future', has 'potential' to run One Nation Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Pauline Hanson says her daughter Lee Hanson is the "future" and has the "potential" to lead One Nation. Follow live.Â
Rider suffers fractured collarbone in chaotic end to Tour de France stage Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A rider suffers a fractured collarbone in a chaotic conclusion to stage 12 of the Tour de France.
Driver flips car during police chase through Melbourne suburbs Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Police arrest a driver and his passenger after a high-speed chase through Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs.
One of leading causes of infant deaths sees 'fantastic' decline in NSW Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
New South Wales health authorities have hailed a vaccination program that has nearly halved hospitalisations for a potentially deadly respiratory virus among newborn babies a "fantastic" success, as the winter illness peak fast approaches.
Victorian council 'disgusted' by mining company's attitude Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A regional council has declined a mining company's invitation to join a community reference group and slammed the company for its attitude towards community concerns. Â
ATO asked to justify 'extravagant' $73m Adelaide office move Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office will spend at least $73.4 million to relocate its offices into "the best building in Adelaide", four streets away.Â
Prescribed opioids led to addiction for woman battling endometriosis Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Natasha Trajkovski never imagined her prescribed opioid medication to help with the pain of endometriosis would lead her to addiction.
Sam Neill died from a common infection. Here's how it turned deadly Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
After the actor's death from pneumonia, here's what to know about the common infection, its symptoms and why it can sometimes become deadly.
How Brondello's Opals plan to solve women's basketball's USA problem Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
No country has been able to topple the United States at either the FIBA World Cup or the Olympics since 2006. Here's what Sandy Brondello is doing to try to get Australia's Opals over the hump.
Four years away from racing, Raddatz is taking every chance in Japan Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Paige Raddatz's road to racing at the famed Fuji Speedway against quality drivers had speed bumps along the way.Â
Evictions from Queensland public housing triple in one year Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Under the new policy, tenants who receive three warnings for serious behaviour, including aggressive language, harassment and deliberate damage, in a year are evicted.
Youth justice 'circuit breaker' draws parallels to Newman-era boot camps Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
An alternative sentencing option put forward by the Queensland government is being compared to controversial boot camps of yesteryear.Â
'Very blustery' days ahead for parts of Queensland Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A combination of two strong weather systems will bring wind and rain to south-east Queensland, while residents further north could see the mercury dip to single digits.
News from the BBC World Service
Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords. Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week. Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row. Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub in England and Wales under new plans Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice. Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died. Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested. Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it. Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected. Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43 Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse. Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose. Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong. Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad. Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off. 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028? Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028. Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Sean Carrington says he has "no regrets" about his tattoo despite the Three Lions' frustrating exit. Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
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