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News from the ABC Australia

Senior WA minister Paul Papalia set to resign, triggering by-election
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

WA Labor stalwart and senior state cabinet minister Paul Papalia is set to announce he is quitting politics after nearly two decades, triggering a by-election in his southern Perth seat.

The yellow blocks creating a 'game of cat and mouse' in Gaza
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The "Yellow Line" that marks the boundary of Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza has been moved deeper into the enclave.

Pogačar hits back at rival as teammate wins stage two of Tour de France
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Tadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG responded to Visma Lease a Bike's stage 1 victory with a superb one-two on stage 2 of the Tour de France.

More than 80 bar staff face uncertain future as seven Hobart venues close
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Seven Hobart bars, including the Observatory Bar and the Republic, are closing "in the immediate term" as owner Pub Banc Group is placed into voluntary administration. The administrator says the aim is for the venues to reopen under new ownership.

Council demands illegally cleared Sydney land be restored despite secret sale
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

In 2020, Amir Abu Abara illegally cleared land in Barden Ridge to build a lavish mansion. After a fine, a replanting works order, and the rejection of his housing plan, he is no longer the site's owner.

Football tragedy puts spotlight on cricket pitches on ovals
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Nathan Fitzgerald's club has asked authorities to look at the way hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals as the 27-year-old continues to receive end-of-life care.

Outback residents in the dark without permanent Ergon staffer
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Residents in the remote town of Boulia sit waiting for their power to come back on and a solution to persistent power outages. 

Police traverse steep terrain to rescue lost teenagers in national park
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Three teenagers were rescued by police after becoming lost in a national park in Adelaide's south.

Djokovic overcomes 'meltdowns' to topple Federer's Wimbledon record
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Novak Djokovic fights off a plucky opponent and his own demons to etch his name into another corner of the record books at Wimbledon.

Cannibalism probe in 4yo's death on NSW Central Coast
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Police sources confirm to the ABC that cannibalism will form part of an investigation into the death of a four-year-old boy on the New South Wales Central Coast.

Declining vaccination rates behind whooping cough spike across WA's south
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Whooping cough cases across WA's Great Southern have already more than doubled since last year, with doctors expecting the figure to grow further.

From Call of Duty to Dreamtime: These designers are lighting up video games
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

As part of NAIDOC Week, we meet the Indigenous creatives who are re-shaping Australia's video game industry.

Golden flower cutting the cost of urea fertiliser for farmers
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

A colourful legume crop is emerging as a solution to the rising cost of fertiliser, significantly reducing the need for urea.

Neil the seal is 1 tonne right now. What happens when he's 4 tonnes?
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The elephant seal has been attracting onlookers in southern Tasmania, as well as a growing social media audience, but fears for his wellbeing and concerns that some people aren't keeping their distance have led to calls to better protect Neil.

PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Anthony Albanese made the comments during a game of "shag, marry, date" on the Bush Deep podcast on Friday, which have been widely condemned as inappropriate. 

Outback barber brings fresh fades and more to the Gulf
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Mount Isa barber Jon James travels to remote Mornington Island to teach barbering skills, hoping to leave behind a trade that will last long after he returns home. 

Man charged over Brisbane park death
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The 27-year-old Yeronga man allegedly struck a 66-year-old man, causing him to fall and seriously injure his head. 

Regional state high school parents seek help with teacher shortage
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Parents are removing their children from state schools after subjects are dropped from senior curricula.

Sabalenka to 'get drunk and forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Naomi Osaka downs top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in a fourth round meeting of grand slam champions at Wimbledon.

Boy with 'photographic memory' helping to maintain heritage sheep breed
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Mitch Dickens's passion for sheep genetics saw his parents give him his own stud, which they hope will help keep a heritage breed alive.



News from the BBC World Service

The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history as they knock Brazil out
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Former partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts killer
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.

Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.

Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
Posted on Sunday July 05, 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.

England battling the weight of history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron
Posted on Sunday July 05, 2026

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

The Papers: 'Farage: I've done nothing wrong' and 'hangover of God'
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

Reports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from an ally in the year before he became an MP lead a number of papers.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

UK's third heatwave of the year begins - but how will it be different?
Posted on Monday July 06, 2026

As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.



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