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News from the ABC Australia

Former Darwin councillor sentenced over 'insidious' domestic violence
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Prominent former gallery owner Paul Arnold has been found guilty on more than a dozen domestic violence charges, including assault, stalking and breaching a domestic violence order.

Trump signs order to reduce childhood vaccines and break up MMR shots
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The revised vaccination schedule recommends immunising children against 11 diseases, six fewer than currently recommended.

Mother allegedly 'laughed' while intellectually disabled teenage son was tortured
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The mother of an intellectually disabled teenager who was allegedly tortured, allegedly laughed and joked while watching on, a court has heard during her bail application.

Inside Donald Trump's 'Hunger Games'-style athletics contest
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

US President Donald Trup has pitted 120 students from the 50 states, territories and some Native American nations against each other to win a college scholarship.  

Slater still firing at 54 at Tahiti Pro, eliminating Medina
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Kelly Slater may be retired from full-time surfing, but the GOAT shreds some big waves at the Tahiti Pro to beat Gabriel Medina - and his win sets up a showdown with an Aussie surfer.

The medics offering healthcare to homeless people 'no questions asked'
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

A new service is opening in Canberra to provide medical care to those in insecure housing situations, but the team behind it also wants to develop relationships with people who have grown distrustful of the healthcare system.

Former Beauty and the Geek contestant pleads not guilty to murder
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

A former Beauty and the Geek contestant accused of murdering her partner has denied the allegation and has flagged a potential mental health defence, a court hears.

Calls for Alice Springs-style curfew in NT town rejected by police
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Northern Territory Police have surged resources into the crime-hit town of Katherine, as a federal Labor MP joins calls for a curfew to be triggered as a "circuit breaker".

Vine time: Matildas hero seals A-League Women return
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Cortnee Vine is back in the A-League Women while veteran Tameka Yallop departs Brisbane to join another championship contender.

Reserve Bank keeps interest rates at 4.35pc
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year.

Zelenskyy warns of North Korea-Russia alliance
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Almost two weeks ago, what is believed to be a North Korean missile was fired in a Russian attack that killed a Ukrainian family. It could be part of a major escalation in North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine.

NZ PM calls urgent meeting to address 'increased' leadership speculation
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has called the in-person meeting of the National Party caucus amid calls from some quarters for a leadership change less than three months before an election.

'We deserve to be counted': Gender, sexuality to be asked about in census
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The 2026 census will include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time to help build a clearer picture of Australia's LGBTQ+ population, and support planning for health and community services.

Driver 'incredibly fortunate' to avoid serious injury after hitting tree
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Police said a vehicle crashed into a tree in Adelaide's southern suburbs, but the driver has managed to escape with just "minor injuries".

'Never forgotten where he's from': Outback community pride for Crows legend
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Taylor 'Tex' Walker has etched himself into the Adelaide Crows' history books, but his hometown of Broken Hill holds so much admiration for his career. 

US had hottest month on record in July, England's drought worsens
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

July 2026 was the hottest month ever in the United States, whilst almost three-quarters of England is now in drought.

Bird flu vaccine to be rolled out to vulnerable species in captivity
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

A vaccine will be rolled out to protect Australia's native species from the deadly H5N1 bird flu, with a focus on birds in captivity. 

Children encountering extremism at 'disturbing' rate, inquiry told
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Children at an increasingly young age are engaging with violent extremist material at a "disturbing" rate, Australia's counter-terrorism coordinator says.

Alan Jones trial hears from brother and ex-girlfriend of alleged victim
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The brother of a man accusing Alan Jones of indecent assault has told the court he never saw the radio host act inappropriately towards his brother, and was only told of the allegations after Mr Jones's arrest.

Aussie open water swim queen Johnson triumphs at Pan Pacs
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Moesha Johnson opens Australia's medal account at the Pan Pacific swimming titles, winning gold in the 10km open water race.



News from the BBC World Service

PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.

Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

England set to eliminate hepatitis C
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold
Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026

Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".



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