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News from the ABC Australia

Twelve Apostles Visitors Centre worksite shut down after man loses hand
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A workman has lost his hand in a workplace accident while cleaning out a sewer pit along the Great Ocean Road this morning.

Brisbane Airport flight paths altered following noise review
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

People living in areas such as Redcliffe, southern Moreton Bay, Bribie Island and Logan are set to benefit the most, but there will be no change to the flight path over Bulimba.

Cattle farmer plants 14,000 trees to help slow flow of flood water
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Jeff Imeson has planted around 14,000 trees on his property near Nimbin in a bid to help slow the flow of future floods.

Wildfire in southern Spain kills 12 as heatwave continues
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain kills 12 as a heatwave pushes temperatures up over much of the country.

Charlie Kirk's family requests evidence against accused killer be released
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has pleaded with a judge to allow more public access to evidence presented against the man accused of the assassination.

Whether in tuxedos or workwear, France can win World Cup in any fashion
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

France has been peerless at this World Cup. And as their superstars continue to deliver on demand, Les Bleus are proving they can win no matter the circumstances.

The Rolling Stones's vigorous 25th album proves age is but a number
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

On album #25, Foreign Tongues, rock's elder statesmen once again dismantle concerns whether men in their eighties can still make great records.

Telstra shares new details of possible outage death
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Telstra says it has no record of Triple Zero (000) calls made from phone numbers associated with the address of a person who later died in a South Australian regional hospital on Wednesday.

Derryn Hinch, 'human headline' and media figure, dies aged 82
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Hinch was known for his distinctive broadcast style, his time in the Senate, and his law-breaking crusades to expose sex offenders that earned him several stints in jail.

Six-year-old's love for garbage trucks earns him 'work' on bin rounds
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Perth boy Thomas Aldworth has been welcomed as an official helper by the City of Perth waste management team and he even has his own uniform.

Police find human remains during search for missing teen
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Detectives are investigating after human remains were found during a search for a missing teenage girl in Victoria's west. 

Big Bash to play historic season-opener in India
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The historic BBL game in India, between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, is every chance to be a one-off spectacular, with officials reluctant to commit beyond 2026. 

X under fire for 'shocking disrespect' of antisemitism royal commission
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Social media giants, including Elon Musk's X Corp, have come under fire with the royal commission on antisemitism expressing frustration at platforms' refusal to engage.

H5 bird flu strain detected in Australian seabird for first time
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

CSIRO lab testing has confirmed the detection of H5 bird flu in a greater crested tern — the first time the strain has been detected in an Australian seabird, after previous confirmed cases involved migratory birds from the sub-Antarctic region.

How to choose the right potato for any meal you're cooking
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Potatoes are undeniably versatile and tasty but choosing which variety to buy has never been more complicated. Brushed or washed? Yellow, white or pink? Mashing or roasting? And now there are low-carb spuds too.

Sydney man demanded underage girl work 12-hour days at brothels
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A Sydney judge found 45-year-old Surya Subekti has demonstrated no genuine remorse.

Looking back at Bonnie Tyler's impact on pop culture
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Tyler's music continuously found newer, younger audiences thanks to it soundtracking memorable scenes in movies throughout the decades.

Telstra returning CEO Vicki Brady 'deeply sorry' for national outage
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady apologises to the company's customers, saying the telco let them down and that investigations into the cause of Wednesday's Telstra outage are continuing.

Rough start for Aussie stars at Evian Championship
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Australians Grace Kim and Minjee Lee both have sluggish starts at the Evian Championship, where Kim rocketed into the major winners' circle with an incredible play-off triumph last year.

Roundabout for fatal Bruce Highway intersection
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The Queensland government will build a four-lane roundabout at a Bruce Highway intersection that claimed three lives.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.

Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.

Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.

Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.

How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.

The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.

Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

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



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