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Almost $100k raised to stop small town slipping into ocean Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026
Western Australia's opposition says it is outrageous Lancelin residents have been left fundraising to fight erosion slowly consuming the coastal town.
Live: Oil prices surge after US launches strikes on Iran, ASX to slip after Wall Street's tech sell-off Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The Australian share market is likely to fall in morning trade after a sell-off across technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks knocked Wall Street's tech index sharply lower. Oil prices surged after the US confirmed it launched strikes on Iran, after three commercial ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
New York high-rise at risk of 'collapse' after buckled columns spark evacuations Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The former headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer was being converted into luxury apartments when buckled interior columns were discovered inside the building.Â
Russia could compete at 2028 Olympics after suspension provisionally lifted Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The International Olympic Committee has not yet decided whether Russia can display its flag and colours or have its anthem played at the Games.Â
Live: Telstra says it's working to resolve network 'issue' Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
Some Telstra customers are reporting problems connecting to the internet and making calls this morning. Follow live.Â
The researchers 'flying' and getting barrels on the reef for science Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
One of the researchers, who is often towed underwater to count fish and coral on the Great Barrier Reef, says it feels like flying.
Telstra outage brings Victorian regional rail network to a halt Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
All regional train services in Victoria have been suspended due to what service operator V/Line has called a "radio network fault" thought to be related to the Telstra outage.
Housing inequity in Australia 'must focus beyond age' Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The federal government must look at age and wealth together to meaningfully deal with the growing wealth divide between generations, according to The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS).
Live: PM prepares to host leaders of three Pacific nations in Brisbane Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The prime minister will host the leaders of PNG, Tonga and Samoa in Brisbane today for regional security talks after signing of the Ocean of Peace Alliance with Fiji. Follow live.Â
'We have suffered injustice': Egypt coach fumes at ref after Argentina loss Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says his side "suffered an injustice" in defeat to Argentina, raging at the referee for a number of perceived errors.
'I'm getting old': 28yo Osaka's Wimbledon run ends at quarterfinals Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
Japan's Naomi Osaka bemoans getting old as her inspiring Wimbledon run comes to an end in the quarterfinals.
Single mother of six hit with $6k power bill after months of no communication Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
A single mother of six young children is paying off a $6,000 power bill after the Northern Territory's main energy retailer failed to send her a bill for almost 12 months. She's among thousands of Jacana Energy customers facing significant bills.
US launches new Iran strikes after tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The US Central Command confirms strikes had been launched against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Seventeen dead, 900 snakes set loose as storms lash China Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
China's president calls for "all out" rescue efforts after storms kill at least 17 people and force the evacuation of tens of thousands.
Netanyahu warns Trump against F-35 deal with Türkiye Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The Israeli prime minister has appeared on American TV to urge the US president not to sell jet fighters to Türkiye, adding to a growing list of tensions between the leaders.
Telstra mobile network crashes nationwide causing transport and payment delays Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
Telstra customers, as well as customers of mobile providers that use Telstra's network, have flooded outage detection websites with reports.
Parents of child abused by Sydney care worker want ban on male educators Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The devastated parents of a child abused by disgraced childcare worker David James are calling for urgent reform to the out-of-school-hours care system to better protect children.
CFA leaders attempt to recall 'draft' submission to fatal summer fire inquiry Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
An administrative error during a parliamentary inquiry has led the CFA to inadvertently reveal exactly how short-staffed its stations were during last summer's deadly fire season.
Government report says AI not causing mass job lay-offs, yet Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
Artificial intelligence is not yet causing a broad disruption to Australia's labour market, according to a government report.
Algae which caused brevetoxins in SA algal bloom most toxic of its kind studied Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026
The dominant species in the algal bloom which devastated SA's coastline, Karenia cristata, is the most toxic of its kind studied, according to newly published research.
News from the BBC World Service
Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott. Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment". US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran. Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations. Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes. Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year. Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast. Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in. Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week. Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say. Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
England players to be told not to jump hoardings Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury. Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway? Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea? Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone. Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court. Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer. Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire. The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago. 'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings. Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026 The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
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