News from the ABC Australia
Cairns man jailed for fatally stabbing housemate in fight Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A court has heard a dispute over loud music at a Far North Queensland share house spiralled into a fight that led to the death of a 57-year-old father of two teenage boys.Â
Footy player choked opponent before 'coward's punch', fresh video shows Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A WA country footy player choked his opponent minutes before knocking him out with a punch from behind, video shows.
Prison worker stands trial accused of raping inmate Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A prison worker has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated indecent assault and rape of a female inmate at an Adelaide prison facility.
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Joint spares Aussie blushes on tough day at Memphis Open Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Rising star Maya Joint has spared Australia's blushes at the WTA's hard-court event in Memphis as her compatriots struggle.
Woman charged with animal cruelty as 119 animals allegedly found on property Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Police say they have charged a 48-year-old woman with serious animal cruelty after allegedly finding 119 animals on a property west of Brisbane.Â
Family of allegedly murdered mother says she was 'loved beyond words' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
An online fundraiser for the family of a Melbourne mother allegedly murdered by her partner has raised almost $40,000.
Breaking: Former Melbourne organised crime kingpin sentenced to life in Iraq prison Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Kazem Hamad, a former Melbourne organised crime kingpin who was deported to Iraq in 2023, has been sentenced to life in jail by an Iraqi court after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Body pulled from landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A man's body has been recovered from the site of a landslide at Solomon Islands's only large-scale gold mine.
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
One of the world's largest heavy-lift ships has made anchor in Hobart's River Derwent, as it awaits its role in "one of the most complex maritime events" in Tasmania's history.
Parts of Queensland drought declared for first time in two years Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Parts of southern Queensland have been drought-declared for the first time in two years, with farmers facing worsening conditions after at least 12 months of below-average rainfall.Â
Man accused of allegedly trying to defraud $1.3m from ATO Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A Broken Hill man has been accused of allegedly attempting to defraud the Australian Taxation Office of more than $1.3 million.Â
ACT politician says 'better offer' section on energy bills 'misleading' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
ACT independent MLA Thomas Emerson calls for more transparency from energy provider ActewAGL after learning the company is not explicitly revealing the best possible plans on its bills.
Inquest to be held into death of former Gold Coast Titans cheerleader Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Breeana Robinson died after plunging from a high-rise balcony on the Gold Coast in 2013, with murder charges against her former partner dropped in 2023.
US pharma giant to pay out $7.9 billion over baby powder lawsuits Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A US pharmaceutical company will pay $7.9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits that claim its baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
Sunshine Coast health boss walks back 'grim' assessment of state budget Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The chief executive of Sunshine Coast's health service made comments at a leaked staff town hall earlier this month, but today watered down his remarks as he fronted budget estimates.
CFMEU organiser urinated on worksite floor, inquiry hears Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A major contractor on the Coomera Connector has detailed to a commission of inquiry a series of incidents in which CFMEU officials accessed worksites without authorisation.
Embattled LIV Golf tour asks to defer payment to Adelaide golf club Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The future of LIV Golf Adelaide has been further "shrouded in doubt", the SA opposition says, after LIV asked for an extension on a payment to Kooyonga Golf Club, which is scheduled to host the event next year.
Meta tells Indigenous inquiry it has no content moderators in Australia Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Meta officials have told a racism inquiry they are "not aware" whether any of their content moderators are Indigenous.
Inquiry finds 'systemic shortcomings' in Victoria's bushfire response Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee report into the devastating 2026 Victorian bushfires has been tabled in parliament.
KPMG says its conduct over whistleblower complaint was 'unacceptable' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Accounting firm KPMG is expected to be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of confidential Lendlease board documents in her locker and shared them with her colleagues to win audit contracts.
News from the BBC World Service
Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine. Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer. Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week. Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible. 'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps. US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address. Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England. Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims. Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever. Witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. What you need to know if you have plans for a holiday in France or Spain Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships? The way you look can help you get a job - here's how Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial. Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police. As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons? Posted on Monday July 27, 2026 The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low. China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media. The Papers: 'Race against time' and 'We've lost a Goodie' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Raging fires burn in France and Spain while tributes flow for comedian Bill Oddie lead Tuesday's papers.
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