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News from the ABC Australia

Housing market seeing 'rapid deterioration' as property downturn deepens
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Australia's housing downturn is spreading across the country, with the latest property price data showing previously resilient markets that had recently set record-high prices are now experiencing a decline in values.

Diamonds win bronze medal with an eye to greater things for netball
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.

Moscow mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The blast killed three people, including the woman bomber, Russian state media said.

Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry with 271 people on board caught fire while at sea, search and rescue officials say.

Candles light up night to honour Melbourne mother Brooke Stephens
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Hundreds gather at a park in Clyde North, one week after a local woman was allegedly murdered in her home. 

Eight alleged offenders who cut off ankle bracelets spark police manhunt
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The WA Police Union say six police officers were required to hunt each person who took off the device, meaning 48 officers were diverted from their usual duties this weekend.

Record-breaking Premier League move looms for Socceroo
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Lucas Herrington is on the verge of a move to a Premier League club that would be the most expensive transfer for an Australian player.

'We'll kill you': Sandilands says he received threats in Stefanovic interview
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

In an interview with former Nine Today presenter, Karl Stefanovic, released on YouTube, Sandilands said threatening letters had been left at his office.

Live: Aussie cyclist 'proud not to spew' after gruelling gold-medal run
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Australia's cyclists will look to close their incredibly successful Commonwealth Games with another swag of medals, before the closing ceremony brings the action in Glasgow to a close. Follow live.

Fears shared on Australia reaching bleak milestone in spread of H5 bird flu
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

There are fears Australia has reached a bleak milestone in the spread of H5 bird flu, following the discovery of a large group of dead and sick birds off South Australia's coast on Friday.   

Grandfather and grandson pedal 5,300km from Broome to Bowral for MND
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Bob Montgomery, 82, and his grandson Tom Malcolm, 18, have completed an epic cross-country cycling journey to raise money for research into motor neurone disease. 

Drivers brace for petrol price hikes as fuel excise cut comes to end
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Prices are forecast to increase to about $2.20 a litre for unleaded and $2.60 a litre for diesel when the fuel excise returns to its normal rate.

From playing on a rock to rocking out — the 'steep rise' of Wild Honey
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The grandsons of Yothu Yindi's lead singer have ambitions to take their band Wild Honey from Garma to the MCG and beyond. 

'Corruption behind it': The Trump-Kushner mega-deal that has left a nation angry
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Albania's coastline has become a hotspot for cheap European summer sojourns but as Ivanka Trump claims her Christopher Columbus moment locals are adamant that their island is not for sale.

Three incidents keep search and rescue crews busy in Tasmania
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Two walkers have been rescued in separate incidents and a man and a woman who got lost on a remote four-wheel drive track have also been helped to safety on a busy day for Tasmanian search and rescue crews.

Trump holds off on new strikes against Iran amid emerging 'deal'
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Donald Trump says the US will hold off on fresh strikes against Iran, as Middle East allies have agreed to parameters of a deal to end the war.

Australia's Rhiannan Iffland becomes greatest cliff diver of all time
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The 34-year-old from Newcastle writes her name in the record books, sealing a 10th consecutive World Series title and 48th victory of her career in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

'Rubbish' costs Rabbitohs as Hynes chases NRL record, Eels beat Tigers
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says "rubbish" from his team continues to cost them chances to win games, as the Rabbitohs are beaten by the Cronulla Sharks.

Two men in custody, man dead in Australind
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Two men are in custody as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the death of a man in his 20s in South West WA.

Plane crash in Peru kills 13 people on tourist flight
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

A plane carrying tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines has crashed into a field in southern Peru, killing 13 people.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.

Continued drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather impacting UK food supply.

The shadowy gang recruiting teenage hitmen to kill across Europe
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash but also criticism
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?

Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.

Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

Love Island has a problem, say fans - 'there hasn't been much love'
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.

Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Police said.

After a bruising 24 hours, what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm, whipped up by social media
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

Woman, 86, orphaned as child opens prized garden to public to fulfil lifelong promise
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026

Ann Lush made a promise to herself when she was nine to “help any child I could”.



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