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News from the ABC Australia

Knights launch new NRLW season with dominant win over Cronulla
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

Newcastle starts life without Jesse Southwell with a strong victory over the Sharks in the NRLW opener.

ACCC rules six supermarkets enough to service Kalgoorlie
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

Kalgoorlie-Boulder's peak business group says the city's 30,000-strong population does not justify the development of another supermarket.

How the soundtracks for Arcane and League of Legends are made
Posted on Friday July 03, 2026

Musicians and game developers work closely to make the world of League of Legends sound so incredible.

Egypt to give Salah until last minute to prove fitness for Socceroos clash
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The "passionate" Egypt captain trains with the squad but his coach says he won't be rushed into the team to face Australia if he's not fit.

Told he was 'too young' to have cancer, Rory died a year later
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Rory Esler's family and friends will take part in the Gold Coast marathon festival this weekend to honour his memory and to raise awareness, encouraging young Australians to advocate for themselves when navigating the medical system.

Why Alice Springs has been dubbed the lesbian capital of Australia
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

New research places Alice Springs in the top 10 most inclusive Australian cities for LGBTQIA+ people, cementing the outback town's long-held reputation as the lesbian capital of the country.

Live: ASX set to rise after Dow record
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The ASX is expected to open higher after weaker US jobs data eased interest rate hike expectations. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Once a soccer hotbed, Cairns cries out for more elite action
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Several Socceroos and Matildas stars have emerged from Far North Queensland but those involved with the game say the lack of an elite-level side from Cairns could be holding player development back.

Giant-killer Maya Joint out of Wimbledon as Australians tumble
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Maya Joint loses in the second round at Wimbledon, leaving just one Australian woman still in grand slam contention.

Live: PM says gambling ad reforms go further than Murphy report 'in some ways'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government's gambling advertising reforms go further than Peta Murphy's report. Follow live. 

Blind kids with 'perfect pitch' find friendship and harmony through song
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A week-long camp that teaches blind and visually impaired children braille music celebrates its 40th anniversary in full song.  

'This sport is unpredictable': De Minaur keeps Wimbledon dream alive
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

An imperfect Alex de Minaur explains his two mindsets as the Australian makes it through another round at Wimbledon.

Secret police recordings of croc wrangler Matt Wright released
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Secretly recorded phone calls and conversations crucial to the criminal case against celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright during his Northern Territory Supreme Court trial have been released to the media.

Senator urges help for families in limbo as forced house auctions loom
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe joins a fight to stop Indigenous homes being sold in Queensland due to unpaid rates. 

Teenager charged with murder after death in Melbourne's north
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a boy was found with stab wounds outside a Craigieburn hospital.

Victims 'thrown into uncertainty' by Christian Brothers court ruling
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Lawyers argue the court's decision to grant a moratorium had thrown abuse survivors into uncertainty. 

Explosion in feral pig numbers attributed to major flooding in far north SA
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Feral pig numbers are exploding in outback South Australia after record-breaking floods, prompting a call from station owners and the Invasive Species Council for governments to take action.

Fears $1m to remove lead-contaminated soil in Captains Flat 'won't go very far'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Residents of Captains Flat have welcomed the promise of a $1 million fund to help them remediate lead contamination on private properties, but some fear it will not be enough.

Aboriginal activist takes on logging company staff during trespass court case
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

An Aboriginal activist has interrogated forestry company staff over their knowledge of cultural heritage as part of her defence against a trespass charge.

Husband welcomes drug-driving law change after crash that claimed wife
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

A man devastated by a drug-driving "loophole" that allowed a meth-affected driver to avoid a drug conviction after a fatal crash welcomes new legislation.



News from the BBC World Service

Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

Boys who raped teen girls given custodial sentences
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.

Watch: Catherine gives out tickets and meets public in surprise Wimbledon visit
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

After greeting queuing fans and handing out tickets to attendees, the princess took a seat on court 18.

Mini-mart at centre of BBC drug dealing investigation closed down
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The Cradley Market shop, in Sandwell, is closed for three months following an investigation.

Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden.

I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

Mexico-England resale tickets cost over £2.6k
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.

How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test

From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.

'$6,000 on a World Cup trip and I was stranded at the gate'
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.



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