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News from the ABC Australia

Drug driver who killed 20yo in stolen car to have sentence reduced
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A woman jailed for 14 years over the killing of 20-year-old Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, drug-fuelled crash will receive a reduced sentence following an appeal. 

Live: Cyclists chase more gold, Kennedy and Lewis eye 200m glory
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Australia's cyclists will look to build on their successful opening day at the velodrome, while Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis eye dual 200m gold on the track. Follow live.

Coles Bay arson accused granted bail in Launceston court
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A 29-year-old man accused of assaulting a 76-year-old, burning his house down and stealing firearms alongside two other accused men is granted bail. 

Gina Rinehart puts ABC on notice over Race Around the World episode
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Hancock Prospecting has formally placed ABC Chair Kim Williams AM, Deputy Chair Lisa Caffery and Managing Director Hugh Marks on notice and foreshadowed possible legal action.

Cop assaulter back in custody after police shock at early release from prison
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

A failed senate candidate who assaulted a pregnant police officer is back in custody after she was released on home detention almost a year before she was eligible for parole.

NDIS provider pockets $1 million after incorrectly billing participants
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Some NDIS service providers have been referred to the ACCC as the government reveals thousands have been engaging in questionable billing practices, including using funds to pay for float tanks and golf lessons.

NT chief minister's Garma town promise on land rights anniversary
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Lia Finocchiaro uses her first Garma Festival speech to promise land and fuel security in north-east Arnhem Land after its main employer, Rio Tinto, leaves town.

Government questioned over cost blowout for proposed weirs
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The LNP state government made an election commitment to build two new weirs in the North Burnett and the South Burnett regions.

Funeral held for 'bright spark' 13-year-old allegedly murdered by teen boy
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Hundreds of mourners gather in Victoria's west to say farewell to 13-year-old Layla Jeffrey after her remains were found earlier this month.

Machete attack forces Melbourne youth mental health workers out of office
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Staff at a youth mental health clinic in Sunshine have been told to work off-site, after four masked men attempted to assault patients at the centre in Melbourne's west last week.

Six Fijians found clinging to planks of wood after 36 hours lost at sea
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Six Fiji health workers survive a harrowing ordeal at sea thanks to a former classmate of one of the survivors.

Slow-motion big ship lift operation thrills spectators in Hobart
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Peering through binoculars and nestled on camp chairs, onlookers encircle Hobart's River Derwent to behold one of the most complex marine undertakings in Tasmania's history. 

ABC withdraws third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The ABC has withdrawn a third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy.

Judge reserves decision in unmasking high-profile man in alleged extortion case
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

MM's name has been suppressed by a Cairns court since late May, although he was not the direct target of the alleged threat.

Administrator to be appointed to run Hepburn Shire Council
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Victorian Local Government Minister Paul Hamer says he intends to appoint an administrator in order to allow the Hepburn Shire Council to continue to run.

Live: Storm lose another star with finals hopes at risk against Bulldogs
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The Melbourne Storm will be without halfback Jahrome Hughes for tonight's vital round 22 clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Follow live.

Teens flout social media ban, report says, citing lack of age checks
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

More than eight in 10 Australian teenagers are still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban. 

Elderly woman dies after two-hour wait for Victorian ambulance
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The Ambulance Victoria service says it was under a period of significant demand when it received a Triple Zero call alerting it to the emergency.

Court overturns decision to exclude video in trial of ex-Sydney nurses
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Video evidence ruled inadmissible will be allowed again in the trial of two former Sydney nurses accused of being menacing towards Israelis.

Why farmers are spreading crushed glass on their crops
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Recycled glass is being turned into a silicon-rich soil additive that farmers say is improving crop growth while creating a new use for millions of discarded bottles.



News from the BBC World Service

About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

This comes after thousands of migrants were reported to have illegally crossed into the territory on Thursday and Friday.

Asian nations join growing opposition to Fifa's controversial World Cup investment plan
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposition to Fifa's proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

What your summer reading list says about you
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

BP puts North Sea business up for sale
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.



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