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News from the ABC Australia

Footy club shares 'immense sadness' after 18yo fatally hit by cars
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The Adelaide community is mourning the "heartbreaking loss" of a young footballer and apprentice who died from a Hindley Street collision on Saturday night. 

Tolls to be lowered for multiple Sydney motorways but savings 'modest'
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Toll prices will be lowered on Sydney motorways including the Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel, but neither WestConnex nor NorthConnex will be included.

McIlroy headlines summer of golf with DeChambeau targeted
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The return of grand slam winner Rory McIlroy and the first Australian PGA Championship in Sydney this century highlights a 19-event summer of golf starting this month.

Prosecutors gather volumes of evidence against Gold Coast developer
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

David McWilliams is facing 13 criminal charges relating to the alleged misuse of $10 million slated to build disability accommodation. 

Two seriously injured in inner-Sydney building collapse
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A man in his 60s and a man in his 30s were removed from the rubble and taken to hospital in a serious condition.

One Nation reveals Victorian state leader ahead of November election
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

One Nation reveals its upper house candidates for Victoria, with army veteran and party state president Warren Pickering set to lead the party to the upcoming state election.

Australian who died hiking US trail remembered as 'adventurous spirit'
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Family and friends of Will Standish are rallying together to bring his body home after the 28-year-old died while hiking a remote trail in the United States. 

Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Companies like Google will have to pay a higher percentage of their ad revenue to media companies if they fail to make a deal, but have won a key concession that protects the broader revenue of their business. 

Police lay murder charges after man found dead at Australind bus stop
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Two men in their 30s have been charged with murder after another man in his 20s was found dead in Western Australia's South West.

Mildura man sentenced for shooting neighbour's barking dog
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Former Mildura supermarket owner John Green admits repeatedly shooting his Essendon neighbour's shih tzu dog with an air rifle. 

Company wants to turn straw into fuel to ease reliance on Middle East
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Glas Energy is planning a $400 million renewable diesel refinery, south-east of Perth, which will turn thousands of tonnes of straw into millions of litres of fuel.

13yo boy dies in crash involving suspected stolen car
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Three people have been arrested and taken to hospital under police guard after a crash that killed a 13-year-old boy at Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

Alan Jones allegedly kissed 17yo student at property, court told
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones arrives at court for the first day of his indecent assault and sexual touching trial.

Tasmania's greyhound racing ban closer, some trainers keen on exit scheme
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

As legislation to ban greyhound racing in Tasmanian remains stalled, a handful of racing participants have expressed interest in joining a compensation scheme to leave the industry.

Bad intelligence to blame for Trump's drawn-out war, Joe Hockey says
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

With the struggle for control of the world's rare-earths market front of mind, Joe Hockey says ongoing disruption and conflict has fundamentally shifted Washington's approach to Australian mining.

Ex-NRL player reveals betting companies offered to arrange illegal drugs
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a relationship with him when he was high-spend punter. 

Citizenship rule takes effect amid spike in Qld gun licence applications
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

New restrictions on who can own guns in Queensland come into effect today, amid a spike in new applications to register weapons.

Quick hits: Delta stuns with Aussie classic, 76yo claims history-making gold
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Delta Goodrem belts out an Aussie classic, a 76-year-old makes Commonwealth Games history and a cycling star is proud to have not thrown up on the podium. Here are the quick hits from the final day of the Commonwealth Games.  

Blues pay tribute to 'hero' Daley as he stands down as coach
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The NSWRL pays tribute to Blues "hero" Laurie Daley as the coach stands down from his role after this year's series win over Queensland.

Commonwealth Games don't need to mean anything to you to mean the world
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Australian chef de mission and eight-time Olympic medallist Petria Thomas cried as she spoke about the importance of the Commonwealth Games to her, so it doesn't really matter if it felt too easy for Australia at times. 



News from the BBC World Service

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.

Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.

New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

The Papers: Police warn on early release and 'le rip-off'
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some.

The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
Posted on Monday August 03, 2026

The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.



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