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News from the ABC Australia

Brazilian footballer falls in tunnel after scoring disallowed goal
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A Brazilian footballer has fallen into a stadium tunnel after celebrating a goal before it was disallowed. Almost a decade ago, another footballer fell into the same tunnel.

Man accused of Coles Bay home invasion, arson pleads not guilty
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast last month has pleaded not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court.

Chiefs sign premiership winger To'o away from Panthers
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To'o has become the sixth player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL season in 2028.

Man dead after tree falls on car at Mount Buller
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A man is dead after a tree fell on a car travelling along Mount Buller Road in Victoria's north-east.

Up to 30 vehicles suffer tyre damage due to freeway pothole 'carnage'
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Motorists are urged to take care while driving along the Princes Freeway in Bunyip, in Victoria's east, as potholes force up to 30 vehicles off the road.

Yeo learns fate on pec in seismic moment for Panthers
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Penrith's premiership charge has received a massive boost, with Isaah Yeo a chance to play again this year after avoiding surgery on his pectoral injury.

After decades of pleas, fallen miners from a historic mine will be memorialised
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The 151 workers who have died at the Mount Isa Mines will finally be honoured after residents have advocated for a memorial for almost 30 years.  

Tex Walker announces retirement from AFL
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Adelaide Crows great Tex Walker announces he will retire at the end of the AFL season. 

NSW Police forced to reopen probe into Sydney gay club drug raids
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Club-goers were allegedly pushed against walls and forced to strip in public as police led sniffer dogs through venues on and near Oxford Street on June 13, in the middle of Pride Month.

Cairns community light candles for crash victim Savannah Spence Paige
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Dozens of people gather to pay mourn crash victim Savannah Spence Paige at a gathering  in Far North Queensland.

Man arrested in North West Queensland after reports of shot fired at vehicle
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Police arrest a man in North West Queensland after a shot was fired at a passing vehicle. 

Aussie high jumper wins gold at under-20 world titles
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Australian high jumper Izobelle Louison-Roe wins gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships. 

AFLW double-header season opener left fans with 'lots of mixed feelings'
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The AFLW opened its 2026 season with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, with fans enjoying the pizzazz of the bigger stadium and being sheltered from the rain, while missing some of the community element of the suburban grounds. 

Australia's 'FIFO ghosts' a growing problem on census night
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Mining cities across Australia say the count fails to acknowledge the increasing pressure the nation's growing fly-in fly-out workforce puts on communities. 

Four more teens charged with Queensland man's murder
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Eight teenagers have now been charged with murdering a 21-year-old man who died after an alleged assault last month. 

Deluge forces footy play to halt and cars to wash away
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Heavy rainfall across South Australia stopped a weekend football match, while three people were rescued from their vehicles after attempting to drive through floodwaters. 

Carlton fans chant 'we want Fraser', talks on coaching future imminent
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Carlton fans are chanting Josh Fraser's name and a similar endorsement from the club's hierarchy for the Blues' interim coach to take the reins full-time could follow as soon as this week. 

Gold hunters follow history books with 'distrust' of World Heritage
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Victorian prospectors say they fear further regulations could follow if the state's historic goldfields receive World Heritage status. 

Sydney Airport near miss 'could have been far more serious', ATSB boss says
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Australian Transport Safety Bureau's Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell says pilots who avoided a near miss at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning "prevented what could have been far more serious".

How Elliot won Race Around the World in 'opportunity of a lifetime'
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

After 100 days telling stories from the furthest corners of the globe, Race Around the World winner Elliot Constable credits one particular approach for his success. 



News from the BBC World Service

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and hasn't 'ruled out' presidential run
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The popular Democratic congresswoman also said "anything was possible" when asked about a possible Senate bid.

'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.

How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid 'Dobby's grave'
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Potter fans complained after a project manager suggested cables would go under the grave in a BBC interview.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

The Papers: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning.

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
Posted on Saturday August 08, 2026

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day?
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.



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