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News from the ABC Australia

Jacinta Allan says she won't step aside as future hangs in the balance
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says she will fight any leadership challenge, after factional power brokers met last night and agreed that she does not have the support of caucus.

'Weekend DIY' flat-pack homes misleading consumers
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Steve Harris was promised his flat-pack home could be a "build-in-a-weekend" job. It may end up costing him twice the sale price, with compliance costs added in. 

Mayo wins All-Ireland title, ending 75-year 'curse'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

A huge Gaelic football upset sees Mayo beat GAA giants Kerry in the All-Ireland football final and one of the stars of the team that ended a 75-year "curse" is headed to the AFL.

Scottish-blooded Anderson thrilled to win gold in Glasgow instead of Victoria
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Many Australians may be bemoaning the controversial and costly relocation of the Commonwealth Games from regional Victoria to Glasgow, but gold medallist Iona Anderson is not one of them. 

Remote community wants answers after teacher reported for 'concerning' conduct
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Underwater footage and a complaint alleging serious misconduct by a teacher triggered an investigation in one of Australia's most remote communities. Residents say they want more transparency and support. 

'At the gates': Wildfires edge toward wine city of Bordeaux
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Flames from wildfires burning in south-west France are creeping ever closer to Bordeaux, but the mayor says, for now, an evacuation is not on the cards.

AFL confirms State of Origin future with Victoria left out of 2027 game
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The AFL confirms the future of State of Origin, with Victoria to miss out on the next match in 2027.

Remote Indigenous community's only drug and alcohol rehab centre closes
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The only alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre in the remote Indigenous community of Woorabinda closes after the council terminated the not-for-profit provider's lease.

Tree planting project creates jobs for future in Tennant Creek
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Indigenous residents in Tennant Creek have been planting trees as part of a project to rehabilitate a mine site.

More action needed to protect female tradies from 'nasty sexism', experts say
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Record numbers of Queensland women are starting apprenticeships in male-dominated industries, but experts say employers and governments need to do more to keep them in the trades. 

There's a chance your local MP doesn't live in your neighbourhood. Does that matter?
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The Secret Harbour by-election — in which none of the key candidates live in the electorate in Perth's south — has raised an interesting question: should MPs live in the area they represent?

Live: Plibersek defends PM's attendance at dinner hosted by billionaire family
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has defended the prime minister's attendance at an intimate dinner hosted by a billionaire family. Follow live. 

Hotel 'crisis' looms for thousands of travellers landing at new airport
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The lack of hotel space for the soon-to-be opened Western Sydney Airport (WSI) has been flagged as a major issue.

Live: ASX set to open higher after tech stocks dumped on Wall Street
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Wall Street eked out a marginal gain despite the continued retreat of tech stocks, while the ASX is priced to open higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Inside Hobart council's 'snack saga' and why the police are involved
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Hobart's deputy lord mayor has admitted to and apologised for taking snacks and drinks from a council lounge over several years, but some of her fellow councillors won't let the matter die. 

Refugee searching for rental home rejected more than 100 times
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Advocacy groups say migrants can help address workforce shortages but more should be done to help them access affordable housing.

Hearing aid users fear being 'cut off from the world' by service cuts
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Kym Files fears when hearing aid services are drastically cut in his remote city, he may be left weeks or even months in silence waiting for repairs.

'Don't know how I do it': Pogačar claims fifth Tour de France title
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Tadej Pogačar confirms his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style.

The efforts to save the Tasmanian fish at 'imminent risk' of extinction
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Conservation efforts are showing some signs of success for a tiny, endemic Tasmanian fish. But its main threat is introduced trout, which is prized by anglers.

From being found lifeless in the water to taking home a medal in the pool
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Victoria Belando Nicholson was a baby when she was pulled lifeless from the water after falling from a refugee boat. Now she's a swimming bronze medallist for Australia.



News from the BBC World Service

Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Girlguiding unveils first major uniform redesign since 1990
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

Four people including baby die after car crash
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Boy, 16, charged with murder after Luton stabbing
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Four other teenagers have been arrested over the same incident, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.

Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

'South Asian programmes helped us settle into our new lives'
Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

Early South Asian programming included music and practical tips to settle into British life.

'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on life at UK universities
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.



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