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News from the ABC Australia

Defending champ Kim crashes out of Evian Championship in horror outing
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Grace Kim is joined by a host of Aussies who fail to make the cut in France as world No.1 Nelly Korda also makes a shock exit.

Paying rent for 'unsafe, unliveable' homes
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Residents of the Indigenous community of Beagle Bay say they feel forgotten by their landlord: the Western Australian government.

Quick hits: Spain's new clutch king and a Colombian death threat scare
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Spain's new clutch king saves the day, a record-breaking streak is finally broken and a Colombian midfielder receives death threats. Here are today's World Cup quick hits.

Belgian rider claims Stage 7 of Tour de France as Pogačar retains lead
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Tim Merlier excels in the sprint stage of the Tour de France as race leader Tadej Pogačar keeps his closest rivals at bay.

Aboriginal artist recreating 'oldest living weaving practice' with glass
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Lower Southern Arrernte woman Jenni Kemarre Martiniello creates glass artworks by combining a centuries-old Italian glassmaking technique with millennia-old Indigenous weaving practices.

ACT signs deal for CSIRO site, plans to build 3,000 homes
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

After being flagged for development over a decade ago, the ACT government has reached an agreement for the sale of land at a former CSIRO agriculture research site to construction of thousands new homes.

Sports club ordered to redraw raffle after committee member wins $70k prize
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

A regional Victorian sports club has been ordered to redraw a fundraising raffle after an ineligible committee member won first prize, a $70,000 ute.

Stars of movies Moana and Supergirl came from same Sydney high school
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Some cities have one hometown hero, but Newtown has two making the community proud in a double-feature of blockbuster hits you could watch on the same day.

Workers waiting a year for entitlements from GFG may never be paid
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Jun Samonte has spent 14 years working for the same Whyalla business. He now fears he will never receive the $53,000 he is owed in entitlements, despite already waiting a year.

H5 bird flu poses risk to wildlife haven behind tale of 'Storm Boy'
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

South Australia's Coorong is a sanctuary for birds and marine life but it is increasingly under threat with the arrival of bird flu in Australia the latest in a rolling barrage of crises.

'Key perpetrator' of spreading antisemitism draws ire of royal commission
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

It was gloves off at the royal commission on antisemitism this week, with Elon Musk's X bearing the brunt of the inquiry's frustrations with obstructive social media giants.

Outback towns welcome grey nomads after slow start to tourism season
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Grey nomads are giving a much-needed boost to outback Queensland towns over the winter tourism season, but locals say more visitors are needed to fuel economic growth.

Hewitt qualifies for Wimbledon boys' final, first Aussie since de Minaur
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Cruz Hewitt continues his dominant run at Wimbledon, keeping his straight sets record intact en-route to the boys' final.

Grandmother's 32-hour bus 'adventure' home after train shutdown
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A bus trip that should have taken only 13 hours turned into a 32-hour interstate marathon for a Torquay grandmother due to this week's Telstra outage, while there is still no date for when Victorian passengers can claim compensation from V/Line.

Adrenaline junkie 89yo skydives to celebrate his birthday
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Donald isn't alone in chasing thrills at an older age, with data from SkyDive Australia showing more than 14,000 people over 50 have dived since 2023.

'Healing from trauma': The fashion show not about the dresses
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Esperance Nyirabarahinyuza survived the Rwandan genocide. Now, she is helping more than 100 refugee and migrant women in Logan rediscover confidence, community and belonging, one conversation at a time.

Handmade quilts babies 'will have for life' wrap them in culture
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Beautiful Indigenous-themed quilts have been made by a group of women for a NAIDOC Week baby celebration on Worimi country, linking cultures and generations.

The 99-year-old Victorian mechanic still working six days a week
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Ray Gloster has been a mechanic for 83 years and counting, and at 99, he might be on the verge of a world record.

Police release video of killer Bradley Murdoch filmed days before his death
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

In never-before-seen footage of police questioning Bradley John Murdoch in his final days, the notorious murderer repeatedly tells officers he "knows nothing" about the location of British tourist Peter Falconio's remains.

The World Cup just had one of its hottest matches
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A 38-degree Celsius evening match has raised fresh questions about how football manages heat in a warming world.



News from the BBC World Service

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.

Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.

Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.

Harry visits King with Meghan and children for first time in four years
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

It is the first time the King has seen his grandchildren Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, in person in more than four years.

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.

New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean make UK chart history with Rein Me In
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

They break the record for the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act.

Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.

Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.

Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.

Anton du Beke 'devastated' at death of Strictly co-star Ann Widdecombe
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was "reeling" as the former minister's death is investigated as murder.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.

Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.

Watch: 'Shocked' and 'upset' - Starmer, Badenoch and Farage respond
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

'What old-timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.

Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips for their honesty in interviews.

How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.

Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.

Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.



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