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Why did Trump slap a 12.5 tariff on Australian imports? Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
The tariffs are supposed to combat forced labour, but one expert says the US president was just looking for another legal way to tax foreign imports.Â
Drivers urged not to panic buy as fuel price hikes nowhere near record high Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Australians are being urged by a peak motorist association not to panic buy fuel amid a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East, saying prices are nowhere near April's record high.
Police offer $500k reward to solve Dianne Angwin cold case murder Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Police allege 50-year-old Dianne Angwin was fatally stabbed in her Bowen unit in 1997.
Major report finds flaws in Australia's spy laws Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
A major review warns parts of Australia's national security laws could undermine democracy and press freedom.
Microsoft says Teams outage across Asia-Pacific now 'mitigated' Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
The company says the issue stopped users "joining or creating Microsoft Teams meetings or calls for users in the Asia-Pacific region".
Chalmers praises Rinehart for bonuses amid warning to not thank billionaire Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Swimming star Kyle Chalmers praises billionaire Gina Rinehart over bonuses for Commonwealth Games medals, as a report suggests athletes have been told not to thank the mining magnate.
New victim identification details released amid Sydney childcare probe Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Police are still trying to identify a child from a Putney childcare centre in Sydney's north who was found pictured on electronic devices seized from Hamish Tait as part of the investigation.
Sam Kerr says A-League must find way to bring Matildas back, pay more Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is already thriving in the next chapter of her career with Gotham FC in the NWSL, but she wants the A-League Women to get back to its previous glory days, with more investment in the semi-professional league.Â
Modra's medical records allegedly inappropriately accessed by SA Health staff Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Three SA Health staff are being investigated for alleged inappropriate access to the private medical records of AFL star Tony Modra, while a further five are being "assessed" to determine whether their access to the records was appropriate.
Matt Wright representing himself in lawsuit brought by co-star's widow Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
A Federal Court case against celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright could take another year before making it to trial. The lawsuit has been brought by Danielle Wilson, the widow of Mr Wright's TV co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson, who died in a 2022 chopper crash.
TGA issues warning over rare eye disorder linked to Ozempic-like drugs Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a safety warning for a rare, but serious risk of vision impairment from taking GLP-1-based drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
Four Corners withdraws episodes by sacked reporter Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
The ABC has withdrawn the Four Corners programs Meth Highway and Cocaine Nation by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy.
Man linked to Isla Bell death fails to have case thrown out Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Marat Ganiev was seeking a permanent stay on his case, with his lawyer arguing the multiple changes to the prosecution case were an abuse of process.
Norway set to file complaint over Trump's push to overturn red card Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Norway's soccer federation says football is on a "slippery slope" after FIFA overturned a World Cup red card under pressure from US president Donald Trump.
MotoGP to rev up motorcycle culture and pilgrimages to City of Churches Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
The arrival of the Tour Down Under in 1999 inspired a significant uptick in Lycra-wearing cyclists in and around Adelaide. Will the MotoGP have a similar effect for high-performance motorcycles?
White House will not fight Tate brothers extradition to UK Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump will not stop the extradition of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to Britain on sex crime charges, the White House has said.
Thousands living 'as Australians in Australia' without a nationality Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
As a Rohingya person from Myanmar, Asma was denied an official nationality. Migration experts say statelessness, an issue faced by over 8,000 people in Australia, remains poorly understood.Â
Fishing ban considered as NSW South Coast abalone populations depleted Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
As the NSW government considers closing 350 kilometres of shoreline to abalone harvesting, divers say the severe decline of the shellfish is due to mismanagement.
Why Waratahs 'trust each other' to deliver in grand final against Drua Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Chasing a seventh Super Rugby Women's title, the Waratahs are in a confident mood ahead of Saturday's season decider against the Drua in Fiji.
Members of a 'surreal' rescue off WA's Stirling Range reunite Posted on Friday July 24, 2026
Hiker Lucy Fairweather reunites with her "heroes" as the RAC Rescue helicopter celebrates its 11,000th rescue in WA.
News from the BBC World Service
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10 Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street. UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
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Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow. UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets' Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran. Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs. Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7 Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say. US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat. Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity' Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class. They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend. Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat. Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study. Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail? Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King' Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job. CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why? Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear. Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does Posted on Friday July 24, 2026 Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
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