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Quiz: Dust off your passport and join us on a trip Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Which of these peaks isn't in the Himalayas? And in what country would you find the island of Rapa Nui?
Monet, Renoir, van Gogh masterpieces appear in two new blockbuster exhibitions Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
More than 150 years after the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, the Art Gallery of South Australia and Geelong Gallery cast new light on the influential art movement.
No fee, no sign-in: The art class removing 'barriers' to recovery Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
In regional NSW, one program shows that creativity may be the key to better mental health.
Live: France and Spain meet for a spot in the World Cup final Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
France are the overwhelming favourites for the FIFA World Cup, but first they will have to battle past European champions Spain in Dallas. Follow live.
Trump ditches plan to charge shipping fees in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Donald Trump reneges on his pledge to charge a 20 per cent fee on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after saying he would introduce it.
Buffett severs donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The American investor will end his longtime donations to the Microsoft co-founder's non-profit.Â
Anthony Albanese maps out AI future with new national framework Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Labor will develop a new national framework in response to artificial intelligence as it seeks to address the technology’s growing economic and social impacts.
'I'm ruling it out': Taylor categorically kills off One Nation coalition talk Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Coalition leader Angus Taylor has renewed his criticism of Pauline Hanson's party and categorically ruled out any alliance with them.
Launceston General Hospital experiencing 'impacted' capacity due to high demand Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Tasmania's top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing "impacted" capacity and is urging patients to only attend if it is a medical emergency.
Victorian teachers set to strike again following deadlocked negotiations Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
A fresh statewide strike by Victorian public school teachers will he held next week, after negotiations with the Victorian government reached an impasse.
Aussie investors fear millions in losses as alleged fake bond scheme unravels Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The financial watchdog is seeking to shut down an investment company accused of taking $17 million from 80 victims, including by promoting fake bonds.
Shayna Jack announces swimming retirement on eve of Commonwealth Games Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Gold medal-winning Australian swimmer Shayna Jack says she will retire at the end of the Commonwealth Games.
NSW scrapped this 'frustrating' road rule. Should other jurisdictions follow? Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The NRMA is encouraging all states and territories to follow the lead of NSW in removing reduced speed limits for roadworks outside construction hours.
Giant petrel found on Noosa beach tests negative for bird flu Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The giant petrel was taken to RSPCA Queensland's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where it underwent testing by Biosecurity Queensland as part of its surveillance program.
Legal action dropped against Ann Marie Smith's NDIS provider Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Federal Court proceedings have been dropped against the former company responsible for caring for South Australian woman Ann Marie Smith, who died six years ago.
Motorcyclist's family urges court to jail woman who failed to give way Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The family of a beloved member of the Northern Territory's motorsport community has urged a court to send a woman who failed to give way to him to jail over the fatal crash.
Man charged with murder over death in Victoria's east Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of the body of a 58-year-old Morwell man in Victoria's east at the weekend.
Staff shortage led to woman being strangled by wheelchair belt, court hears Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
A woman who died after slipping from her wheelchair and being strangled by its lap belt had been left unsupervised due to a staff shortage at an Adelaide care facility, a court has heard.
WA's next generation of mining engineers living in tents, cars to finish studies Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
A damning report has found accommodation shortages at Kalgoorlie's century-old WA School of Mines are being "felt most acutely" by international and postgraduate students.
The worrying statistic around Indigenous players in the AFLW Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Racism remains a key issue for First Nations AFL players, while Indigenous AFLW players rate their workplace culture significantly lower than their peers, a new report finds.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway. UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year. Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday. Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York. Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records. Writer E Jean Carroll receives $5m in damages from Trump over sexual abuse and defamation case Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement. 'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock". Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen". Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament. Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for semi-final showdown Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top? He walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats. Increased security for England and Argentina tie Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta. Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far. Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked. BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says. BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year. There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell photo is AI-generated Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall. What we learned from the Covid inquiry PPE report Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
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