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News from the ABC Australia

Qld government accused of gagging frontline organisations from speaking out
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The premier denied there have been threats to cut investment in vital services, including for homelessness and child safety.

Breaking: Fire at major Perth hospital forces ICU evacuation
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The blaze was reported just after 10am at Fiona Stanley Hospital and took half an hour to bring under control.

Lawyer says 'beef' behind alleged victim's complaint against Alan Jones
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Alan Jones's defence lawyers have accused one of the veteran broadcaster's alleged assault victims of confiding in two men who "hated" Mr Jones as part of a workplace "beef" at commercial radio station 2GB.

Gold Coast canefarmers 'devastated' after sugar mill terminates contract
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The owner of the Rocky Point sugar mill sent a notice to growers in June advising them that the mill would cease crushing their cane after the 2027 season.

In a town known for its wild coastline, a surfing star is born
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

As our ute hurtled along a steep track onto an isolated beach, I finally understood why a grab bar up above the front seat passenger is nicknamed the 'Oh sh*t handle'. Welcome to Augusta's take-no-prisoners approach to life.

Chinese national pleads guilty to $20,000 bribe hidden in tea
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Guoxin Zhu was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended after spending 26 days in custody.

Wellbeing report finds nine out of 10 farmers feel undervalued
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one on three felt their mental health had deteriorated over the last year. 

Albany residents cut off from mains gas to get compensation
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

After months of uncertainty, the WA government announces a transition package for the thousands of residents and businesses impacted by gas supplier ATCO's decision to walk away from a regional city's mains gas network.

Israeli ambassador rejects 'political attacks' on report clearing soldiers in Frankcom killing
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Israel's ambassador Hillel Newman defends the IDF investigation clearing its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, saying the findings should not be attacked if they "are not suitable to one's political agenda".

Albanese dinner host's family fortune linked to corruption involving relatives
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a dinner attended by Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving relatives in China.  

Victorian regulator shuts down 65 day care centres, suspends educators
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Ignite Minds is ordered to close scores of centres and four educators are suspended following an inspection blitz in Victoria.

Why there will be more police with more powers in Perth's CBD this October
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The Land Forces defence expo was the site of ugly clashes when it was last held in Melbourne. As its next edition approaches in Perth, the WA government wants to give police more power for "public order".

Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences?
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

There are situations in which Australians can access their superannuation early, but there can consequences for their tax and Centrelink payments.

Drones breach RAAF airspace for second time in a month
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

An analyst says the breaches at the Williamtown base show that Australia's $100 million fighter jets are "completely vulnerable".

'Out of control' cost-of-living pressures drive demand for food charities
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

As demand for food charities and housing services rise, one family has travelled Australia with barbecues and smokers to deliver low-cost and slow-cooked meat dishes to people experiencing hardship. 

Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Australia's unemployment rate hits 4.5pc in July, the highest level in the post-COVID era, reducing the chance of another rate hike in September.

Victorian premier says 'nothing off limits' in construction royal commission
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Kourakis will head the royal commission into corruption in the state's construction sector.

The surprising parallels between 17th-century witch hunts and today
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

A visit to a regenerative farm in California sent fashion journalist Lucianne Tonti down a rabbit hole that led her to the witch hunts of the early modern period.

Raiders and Broncos are still reckoning with the legacy of a classic
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

It's almost one year since Canberra and Brisbane met in the game of a lifetime and both sides are still learning to live with the fallout of perhaps the greatest match they'll ever play against one another.  

Body believed to be missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper found
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

NSW Police have confirmed the body of a woman believed to be missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands.



News from the BBC World Service

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever?
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England
Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026

Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.

Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least six
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026

A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026

Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026

Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.

Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.

'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.

Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands.

I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy'
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

News of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers.

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026

Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026

The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".



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