News from the ABC Australia
Young country footballer 'alert' after serious on-field injury Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
A young regional footballer who was injured during a match on Saturday is recovering well in a Melbourne hospital, according to his club.
Skier training for 2030 Winter Paralympics only a year after discovering sport Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Oliberth Reyes has moved to the Snowy Mountains to train to qualify for the 2030 Winter Paralympics despite learning to ski only a year ago.
Breaking: US strikes Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Iran earlier said it considered the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel used an "unauthorised route" through the strait, prompting the Revolutionary Guard to fire on the vessel.
Mining powerhouse of WA could be in box seat after India uranium deal Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Australia has struck a uranium exports deal with India, which has put WA’s effective ban on uranium mining and exporting in the spotlight.
Book inspires Wajarri man to ditch mining for leadership Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Board meetings and navigating native title were not on Kurt McIntosh's radar until he stumbled upon a book at the airport.
Two men stabbed in Sydney's south-west, two teens injured in Gladesville house brawl Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
NSW Police are investigating after two men were found with stab wounds in Liverpool, while two teens were injured in a separate incident involving a large brawl in Sydney's north-west.
Six teenagers charged after spate of armed robberies Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Police tracked an allegedly stolen car across multiple Melbourne suburbs before making dramatic arrests.
International penpals meet after 33-year correspondence Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
After three decades of letters, emails and social media exchanges, a chance encounter brings two penpals face-to-face for the first time.
The 100-million-year-old cold case and the aquatic dinosaur called Moria Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Travis Enright is four months into investigating what he calls "a 100-million-year-old cold case" involving a 10-metre-long aquatic dinosaur called Moria.
NT government faces Federal Court challenge over compensation caps Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
The NT government's controversial laws capping compensation for prisoners unlawfully assaulted, strip searched or imprisoned are being challenged in the Federal Court.
UK police arrest 28-year-old man in Ann Widdecombe murder case Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Police previously arrested, then later released, a 26-year-old man in relation to the alleged murder, after Ann Widdecombe's body was found in her residence on Thursday.
Artist fighting Temu to reclaim her mosaic design Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
A South Australian artist is fighting drop-ship company Temu over its selling of her mosaic design on rugs. But how did the artwork get there in the first place?
As the mercury drops in Canberra, cyclists are still braving the chill Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Every year, winter sees many Canberrans hanging up their helmets, despite the city being considered Australia's "cycling capital." This year though, cyclist numbers have remained relatively steady, even as the mercury drops.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill seven, wound dozens more Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Five of the people were killed when two glide bombs hit a crowded area in the northern city of ​Sumy, a frequent Russian target.
Football homecoming brings 30yo tradition back to life Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
A special tribute match at Ensay's oval in regional Victoria resurrected a football tradition and brought generations of a Gippsland high country community together.
Historic farm turns Sunday roast into paddock-to-plate dining experience Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
A 200-year-old Tasmanian farm is opening its gates to diners for the first time, as the family-run business seeks to expand its offerings and keep on top of costly upkeep.
Online radio stations 'changing the landscape' amid popularity rise Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
Unlike 'terrestrial' stations, which transmit over AM or FM airwaves via radio towers, online radio is a more DIY approach.
Man charged with the murder of missing mum after body found Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026
A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of missing mother Jana Armstrong was found in bushland late on Saturday.
Risks and rewards of playing diplomatic football in the Pacific Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia's football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards.
Time to bite the bullet? Unpopular decision looms over $600m Aboriginal gallery Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026
Adelaide's stalled Aboriginal cultural centre has a dubious future on a site with a troubled past. The Malinauskas government faces criticism whatever it chooses to do, writes state political reporter Thomas Kelsall.
News from the BBC World Service
'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe, police say Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say. US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway. Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer. Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM. Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives' Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country. Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home. 'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off. Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England. Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 It may sound like the start of a new reality show, but it's actually a real-life dating retreat. At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future. See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images. Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead. Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats. Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her. Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026 The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning. Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty? Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM? Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026 Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.
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