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News from the ABC Australia

Pogačar's daring knows no bounds as he crushes Tour rivals
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Tadej Pogačar delivers another masterclass in grand tour dominance, conquering the Col du Tourmalet and crushing his Tour de France rivals in one fell swoop.

Gauff's horror miss sets up historic all-Czech Wimbledon women's final
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Coco Gauff is left to rue a regulation miss on match point as Karolina Muchová and Linda Nosková set up an all-Czech date at Wimbledon.

NDIS watchdog slammed for 'snail's pace' response to complaints
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Disability sector workers say lives are being put at risk due to the NDIS watchdog's failure to act on serious safety complaints in one of Australia's remotest regions.

Two men arrested after Melbourne cafe shooting
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Police arrest two men they allege fired shots into a cafe in Essendon North overnight. 

Man charged with child sex offences, police call for public assistance
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Police allege the man approached two girls on two separate occasions before travelling with them to Deception Bay by train.

Live: Wall Street and European stocks rebound, ASX 200 set to flatline on opening
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Wall Street and European stocks have rebounded from losses connected to fears about conflict in the Middle East. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Historical tractors arrive at outback's 800-metre long Machinery Mile
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Ilfracombe's roadside museum is almost as long as the town itself and enshrines machines from Australia's past. Locals are preparing to display the latest donation of four historical tractors.

Wally Funk, the oldest woman to launch into space, dies aged 87
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

American aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who was the oldest woman to fly in space, has died at 87 in Texas.

Workers' pay has not kept pace with productivity growth for 30 years, research suggests
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Workers' pay not keeping pace with productivity growth, research suggests

Live: Hanson says Taylor should stop 'denigrating' One Nation
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Pauline Hanson says Angus Taylor needs to stop "denigrating" One Nation, after the opposition leader delivered his strongest rebuke so far of the right-wing party. Follow live. 

Environmental groups raise concerns about logging 'by stealth'
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

In the wake of the Victorian government's move away from native timber harvesting, environmental groups are calling for greater management of timber by-product removals in state forests.

McKeown 'gutted' as illness forces Commonwealth Games withdrawal
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Kaylee McKeown withdraws from the Commonwealth Games after glandular fever causes shortness of breath and a loss of appetite.

Why one of our greatest scientific discoveries is in a UK gift shop
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The fight to claim a 3.5-tonne space rock didn't just kickstart a publicity battle that divided an empire — it also left a gaping hole in culture. Centuries on, the question remains: Who owned it?

The story of Sidney Leonard Morse had been lost to history — until now
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Captain Sidney Leonard Morse's achievements would have remained hidden were it not for a chance discovery by a volunteer historian collating family trees at the Australian War Memorial.

Snowy worker hit by truck and rolled away 'just before' it came down, court told
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

A major contractor on the multi-billion-dollar Snowy Hydro project is defending itself against accusations it exposed five workers to the risk of death or serious injury in two separate incidents.

Morgue, pub and mine for lease as village ponders return to golden days
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Sixteen buildings are up for lease in a "rare" opportunity to shape the future of a tiny community of 110 people on the NSW Central Tablelands.

Getting guernseys reverses fortunes of one of the most remote footy clubs
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The Fregon Bulldogs are among the nation's most remote Australian Rules football clubs, and for several seasons were forced to play in casual clothes. But the club has secured new guernseys — and the change in uniform has led to a change in form.

AC/DC fans celebrate what would have been Bon Scott's 80th birthday
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

AC/DC fans gather in Fremantle to celebrate what would have been the 80th birthday of Bon Scott, who passed away in 1980.  

Driving lessons open up new world for refugees in Toowoomba
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Learning to drive is helping refugees leave the problems of isolation and difficulty accessing opportunities in the rear-view mirror in Toowoomba.

The small changes that can make a big difference for renters like Bernadette
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

About one in three Queenslanders with disability surveyed say they lived in a home that didn't meet their needs last year, a report says.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

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

Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel.

Tehran launches more strikes after second round of US attacks in southern Iran
Posted on Thursday July 09, 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.

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.

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".

Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.

No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

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.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

Morocco's unfinished business with France
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?

Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.

England defender Jarell Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.

To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis less than a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win away from the SW19 final.

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who eclipsed everyone's heart
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.



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