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News from the ABC Australia

What the stars are wearing at the 2026 Logies
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The stars of the Australian television industry are arriving at the 2026 Logie Awards. Here's a look at some of the outfits.

Live: Stars hit red carpet ahead of 2026 Logie Awards
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The 2026 Logies are underway, with the stars of Australian TV gathering for a night of celebration. Follow live

Death in Tasmanian prison after reports man 'unresponsive' in cell
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in his cell by prison staff on Sunday morning. 

Shock defeat to Bangladesh reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

On paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.

'Eleventh hour' expert submission delays former Sydney nurses' trial
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Former Bankstown Hospital nurses Sarah Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir were due to stand trial on August 31, but the date will now likely be pushed back.

Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Litton Das was wrong-footed behind the stumps, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a worse fate in front of them. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.

She designed jumpers worn by Princess Diana and Olivia Newton-John, then lost everything
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Eighties knitwear designer Liz Newman walks into a gallery space hung with the quirky, colourful jumpers made from patterns she created decades ago. She thought these designs were lost forever.

'Staggering' increase in number of lockdown incidents at WA schools
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff. 

Live: Dragons on top against woeful Tigers
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

St George Illawarra are doing all they can to fight their way off the bottom of the NRL ladder. Follow live.

Holy trouble: The Sisters of Charity versus President Trump
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The Sisters of Charity in New York have vowed to make the plight of vulnerable immigrants and their children part of their final mission before the order closes or comes to "fulfilment" as they call it.

Live: Blues in a battle at Docklands as Giants keep hopes alive
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.

These graphs show why this Ebola outbreak is set to be the worst in history
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says many of the deaths occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are happening outside of known transmission chains, meaning the outbreak is a long way from being brought under control.

The retired tradie who kept his dad's dream alive by building his own plane
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

There are thousands of amateur-built planes registered to fly in Australia. Central Queensland's Len Neale is one such "aviation nut" who flies his homemade aircraft.

Astrid and Andrew are each other's biggest critics. It's what fuels their love
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

For many of us, making love work requires balancing work and life. For Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks their love, life and work are inextricably intertwined.

Minister won't commit to delay NDIS exit if supports not ready
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The NDIS minister will not say if the government will delay participants' exit from the scheme if foundational supports are not ready, but has insisted the government will not leave people in freefall. 

Victoria Police to recruit retired officers amid staffing shortfall
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Hundreds of police reservists will be recruited in a bid to lighten the administrative load for frontline officers and address a nearly 1,500 member deficit in staff numbers.

Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The Australian men's assault at the Cincinnati Open continues with gusto thanks to Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata. 

Hands On Studio turns 30 as artist hopes Gillard portrait hangs in parliament
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Artist Stephen Corsini has been attending Canberra's Hands On Studio for 30 years. He hopes his portrait of Australia's first female prime minister will one day hang in Parliament House. 

Couple's long road to recovery from trauma of serious crash
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Andy and Callie Rigby embark on one of their favourite day trips, four years after surviving a head-on crash with a bus.

Tupou has his 'mojo' back and Wallabies want more
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Les Kiss will continue to assure Taniela Tupou's new French bosses the Wallabies are looking after him, thrilled the prop has rediscovered his "mojo" in the Test arena.



News from the BBC World Service

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Reform UK plans to overhaul welfare system to save £50bn
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.

Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat looms
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.

US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.

Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers.

Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?

'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.



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