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News from the ABC Australia

New Fremantle Traffic Bridge to open ahead of schedule
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The new bridge is set to open before the end of the year, months ahead of schedule, with locals and businesses saying the impact has been better than expected.

The final films of Race Around the World. Spoiler: Winner revealed
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

After 100 days on the road, the winner of Race Around the World has been crowned. Catch up on the final week's films.

Taylor Swift songs removed from Donald Trump social media posts
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Despite their long-running feud with the pop superstar, the Trump White House and campaign had used several Swift tracks in TikTok videos, including the 2020 song August for a video showing the US president and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks.

Blues start AFLW season with 26-point win over Saints
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Carlton has held off a St Kilda fightback to claim the opening win of the new AFLW season by 26 points in an entertaining game that made a case for more double header fixtures.

Body found in suitcase in southern NSW
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The body of a person, believed to be female, has been found in a suitcase at Oallen, about 60 kilometres south-east of Goulburn.

Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.

'Mind-blowing' near misses along Adelaide rail lines prompt plea to pedestrians
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Videos captured along Adelaide's suburban train lines of near misses involving pedestrians, including one in which a person dived out of the way at the last moment, have prompted warnings from transport authorities.

'Not good enough': Phone network down for thousands of FNQ residents
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Some residents in remote parts of Far North Queensland have not had telecommunications since Saturday evening, as Telstra works to restore services.

Rally demands more police after death of shopkeeper in Melbourne's west
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Community members have rallied in Sunshine to demand stronger bail laws and more police on the beat after the death of Van Viet Truong.

Body found in search for missing swimmer at North Wollongong
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Belongings found on a popular beach sparks search for missing swimmer who failed to return from the water.

What we know about Trump's new US ambassador to Australia
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The new US ambassador to Australia, David Brat, says critical minerals, commercial diplomacy and defence cooperation are his top priorities in Canberra.

Rising Aussie UFC star calls for tougher fighters after first-round win
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Australian Quillan Salkilld wins his first UFC main event, defeating Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in Las Vegas.

Trump is not shy of collecting spoils, and the US presidency has plenty
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The US president's most-recent filings indicate he pocketed more than $US2.2 billion last year through ventures ostensibly run by his family.

Regional general store closing after larger competitors arrive
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

After 102 years, the South West's historic Vasse General Store is closing its doors amid staunch retail competition in the growing residential area. 

Raiders bemoan 'f***ing brain explosion' as their season ends
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The Dragons beat the Sharks 24-16 in a thrilling derby victory at Kogarah, as the Knights end the Raiders season with a victory following a "brain explosion" from a key Canberra forward.

Australia's 999th Wallaby on his injury-riddled road to Test debut
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Isaac Henry will run the prospect of fresh ink past his wife but is otherwise assured he can make a permanent Wallabies mark after a hard-earned debut in Osaka.

Live: Blues plant one foot in the AFL finals as Saints lose star to hamstring
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Carlton plants one foot in the AFL finals series with a statement victory over the Saints at Docklands. Follow live.

Armed officers to bolster security at Melbourne hospitals under opposition proposal
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Victoria's opposition is pledging to deploy armed law enforcement officers in major hospitals around the state in a bid to curb violence.

New attempt to revive smelter conditional on environmental concession
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The union representing workers at Australia's last manganese smelter says there are parties interested in taking over the site, days after the business was placed in liquidation.

Inside this street food market are signs of a crashing currency
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Indonesia's rupiah has fallen to historic lows against the US dollar, causing damage "in most of the economy", analysts say. 



News from the BBC World Service

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
Posted on Saturday August 08, 2026

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise.

'Minion Man' paints over estate's obscene graffiti
Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026

Martin Withers earned his nickname after painting bollards to look like the famous yellow Minions.



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