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News from the ABC Australia

Launceston General Hospital experiencing 'impacted' capacity due to high demand
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Tasmania's top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing "impacted" capacity and is urging patients to only attend if it is a medical emergency.

Victorian teachers set to strike again following deadlocked negotiations
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

A fresh statewide strike by Victorian public school teachers will he held next week, after negotiations with the Victorian government reached an impasse.

Aussie investors fear millions in losses as alleged fake bond scheme unravels
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The financial watchdog is seeking to shut down an investment company accused of taking $17 million from 80 victims, including by promoting fake bonds.

Shayna Jack announces swimming retirement on eve of Commonwealth Games
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Gold medal-winning Australian swimmer Shayna Jack says she will retire at the end of the Commonwealth Games.

NSW scrapped this 'frustrating' road rule. Should other jurisdictions follow?
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The NRMA is encouraging all states and territories to follow the lead of NSW in removing reduced speed limits for roadworks outside construction hours.

Giant petrel found on Noosa beach tests negative for bird flu
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The giant petrel was taken to RSPCA Queensland's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where it underwent testing by Biosecurity Queensland as part of its surveillance program.

Legal action dropped against Ann Marie Smith's NDIS provider
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Federal Court proceedings have been dropped against the former company responsible for caring for South Australian woman Ann Marie Smith, who died six years ago.

Motorcyclist's family urges court to jail woman who failed to give way
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The family of a beloved member of the Northern Territory's motorsport community has urged a court to send a woman who failed to give way to him to jail over the fatal crash.

Man charged with murder over death in Victoria's east
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of the body of a 58-year-old Morwell man in Victoria's east at the weekend.

Staff shortage led to woman being strangled by wheelchair belt, court hears
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

A woman who died after slipping from her wheelchair and being strangled by its lap belt had been left unsupervised due to a staff shortage at an Adelaide care facility, a court has heard.

WA's next generation of mining engineers living in tents, cars to finish studies
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

A damning report has found accommodation shortages at Kalgoorlie's century-old WA School of Mines are being "felt most acutely" by international and postgraduate students.

The worrying statistic around Indigenous players in the AFLW
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Racism remains a key issue for First Nations AFL players, while Indigenous AFLW players rate their workplace culture significantly lower than their peers, a new report finds. 

Melbourne mother accused of showing IS propaganda to her children
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Police allege a Melbourne woman facing terrorism charges showed Islamic State propaganda videos to her children about slaughtering "disbelievers".

Minister demands answers from authority following corruption allegations
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Victorian senior minister Melissa Horne says new allegations about union influence on state construction sites are "alarming", writing to the infrastructure authority to seek assurances they had acted appropriately.

Lollipop man, 87, assaulted over 'unwanted attention' to teen's girlfriend, court hears
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

An 18-year-old assaulted an 87-year-old traffic warden after he subjected the young man's girlfriend to "persistent unwanted attention", a Perth court hears.

Spy agency warns active Russian hackers targeting Australian industry
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The Australian Signals Directorate says hackers are trying to access information through network devices, such as laptops, which use old software and predictable passwords.

'Falling apart': Major SA highways given lowest possible safety rating
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Parts of the Sturt Highway, which connects Sydney to Adelaide and provides an integral part of the country's freight network, have been given the lowest possible safety rating by the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP).

Thieves steal memorial garden trees dedicated to loved ones
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Return without question: grief charity pleads with thieves to return thousands of dollars worth of plants stolen from memorial garden in Dubbo. 

What we know about the alleged murder of Jana Armstrong
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The search for Toowoomba mother Jana Armstrong ended in tragedy. Here's what police say happened to the young mother.

Stingers see home cup as chance to grow legacy
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Australia's best-performing Paris Olympics team see Sydney's World Cup finals as a way to stay in the conversation outside the Games cycle.



News from the BBC World Service

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted billions, Covid inquiry finds
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.

Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.

Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.

England to make late call on Rice for semi-final
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe masterclass?
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

Increased security for England and Argentina tie
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

How my period is supercharging my ADHD
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

How to navigate the awkward year-end teacher 'thank you' collection
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

The app used by millions to help make healthy food purchases
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.



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