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News from the ABC Australia

Trump says trade deal with Indonesia 'great deal, for everybody'
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The US president announces the agreement on his social media platform but provides no further details on the deal.

China calls for greater economic ties with Australia amid global turmoil
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with China's Premier Li Qiang, who takes a thinly veiled swipe at Donald Trump's tariff policies while calling for greater economic ties between Australia and China.

Consider the lobster: A crustacean's voyage through Donald Trump's trade chaos
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Maybe the best way to comprehend just how genuinely chaotic these intersecting systems have become is to stop trying to think about them at a country-by-country level, and just pick a product: lobsters. 

'How many more will it take?': Calls for sleep safety training in childcare grow louder
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Despite repeated warnings from experts and a formal recommendation from a coroner more than three years ago, safe sleep training isn't mandatory for childcare workers everywhere in Australia.

Matcha's 'unprecedented' hype leads to global shortage
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

From traditional tea ceremonies to viral TikToks, the rising popularity of matcha is driving a global shortage, leaving farmers, suppliers and cafes trying to keep up.

Carolina Wilga was found safe, but young Aboriginal men are still missing in the outback
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The miraculous survival of German backpacker Carolina Wilga in the West Australian outback was met with joy and relief across the country. But it has also triggered an uncomfortable question — do we care more about some missing persons than others?

Mental health insurance claims nearly double in five years
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Experts say Australia is reaching a "tipping point" as mental health insurance claims surge, raising criticisms that super funds and insurers may be dragging out payouts for people with a mental illness.

Duo behind 'senseless' felling of UK's historic Sycamore Gap tree jailed
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The two men were jailed for for four years and three months for felling the Sycamore — estimated to be almost 200 years old.

Russia shrugs off Trump's threat of 'very severe' sanctions over Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The Kremlin claims recent moves by the US president would be interpreted by Kyiv as a signal to continue the war.

Fauja Singh, world's 'oldest marathon runner', dies at 114 in hit-and-run
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Indian-born runner Fauja Singh was believed to be the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011 at the age of 100 in Toronto.

Government should be 'prepared to act' on Taiwan, Angus Taylor says
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor is calling on the government to "make principled commitments to the security of Taiwan" amid pressure from the United States.

Owner of alleged illegal tobacconists ordered to close businesses
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

A significant quantity of illicit cigarettes, loose tobacco and vapes were allegedly seized during raids on multiple retail premises at Hervey Bay in Queensland last month.

Missing teen died in 'suspicious circumstances', coroner finds
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Zac Barnes was last seen running into bushland in 2016. His body has never been found, but a NSW coroner has recommended unsolved homicide investigators take over the case.  

Jury returns verdict after seven-week 'retribution' murder trial
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

A jury finds one man guilty of murder in the trial of three people accused of kidnapping, murdering and burning the body of 19-year-old Charlie Gander in 2022. 

Police union raises alarm over 'out of control' watch house conditions
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The Northern Territory's police union is warning a death or serious incident in custody is only a matter of time under dangerous conditions in police watch houses.

Man charged with manslaughter over death of baby pulled from lake
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

A 42-year-old man known to the child has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a seven-month-old baby boy who was pulled from a lake by his mother at a park outside Gympie over the weekend.

NSW Police officer charged over child abuse, bestiality material
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

In court the prosecution alleged Senior Constable Mitchell Leslie was in possession of "potentially over 200,000 images" of child abuse material.

How Tayla Martin aims to use her 'little superpower' at the World Champs
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Australian open water swimmer Tayla Martin believes her alopecia is a superpower which will help her at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore this month.

Man tells court Lachlan Young planned to 'roofie' Hannah McGuire
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

A supreme court jury has heard from a man who unwittingly helped dispose of Hannah McGuire's body after her ex-partner Lachlan Young planned to drug her, "put her in her car and roll her down a hill". 

Minister accused of trying to dodge farmers amid live export transition
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has rejected suggestions she is avoiding those set to be hit hardest by the ban on live sheep export as she revealed further details of its $139m transition package.



News from the BBC World Service

John Torode sacked as MasterChef host after racist language allegation upheld
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

With the show in crisis, BBC director general Tim Davie said no decision has been made on the next series.

Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

Men who felled Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'sheer bravado' jailed
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

One of the men's lawyers says felling the Sycamore Gap tree was an act of "drunken stupidity".

I'm 'disappointed but not done' with Putin, Trump tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Trump says he trusts "almost nobody" in exclusive interview discussing the war in Ukraine, Nato and the UK.

Trump woke me up for a surprise interview - these are the key takeaways
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

Constance Marten spent months at 'torture' church, friend tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Aged 19, Marten became a disciple of a notorious preacher who allegedly controlled and raped women.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest ever nominee
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

If he wins, Cooper will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy. See who are the others up for the TV industry's most prestigious awards.

Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.

The undersea tunnel network that could transform Shetland's fortunes
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.

Immigration status of benefit claimants published for first time
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals.

Couple guilty of murdering two-year-old grandson
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Ethan Ives-Griffiths' grandparents and mother are all found guilty of charges relating to his death.

Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.

Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.

How CCTV exposed lies of couple who murdered their grandson
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Ethan Ives-Griffiths was two when he died from a brain injury inflicted by his grandparents.

Who are the Sycamore Gap tree fellers and why did they do it?
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Who are Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham and what possible motive did they have for their action?

The full list of the BBC's highest-paid stars
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left in May, is still the corporation's top earner.

I've never seen a case like Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's - it was jaw-dropping
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Now the case is over, the BBC can report some of the remarkable moments when jurors weren't in court.

Girl in union jack dress couldn't give 'British' speech at school
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Bilton School in Rugby apologised after preventing a pupil from making a speech at school while wearing a union jack dress.

Asda fined for selling out of date food
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Trading standards officers found 115 items, including some that were more than two weeks out of date.

Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
Posted on Tuesday July 15, 2025

Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky earlier this month if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.



Warnings ::
With the extension of the lockdown until Sunday, August 8, Moreton Police would like to urge residents not to become complacent and to adhere to the restrictions.

If you are heading out and know you are not complying, then ask yourself these two questions:

“Can I afford a $1,378 fine right now?” And more importantly, “Am I willing to put other people and my family/ friends at risk of what could be a life threatening illness for them?”

Please stay home, help save lives and don’t abuse the restrictions – they are there for a reason.

If you need to familiarise yourself with the restrictions again, you can find the Chief Health Officers directions here. http://health.qld.gov.au

Covid-19 jabs are available across Queensland at QLD Health vaccine clinics, Commonwealth jab hubs, GPs, and pharmacies.

You can find a full list here https://www.couriermail.com.au/coronavirus/interactive-search-where-to-get-covid-vaccine-in-queensland/news-story/ce381b8c62ee5f0d191eb75d1aedf01c

For a QLD Health clinic, you must register and book online at https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au

For GPs and Commonwealth jab hubs, look for an appointment near you using the government’s Eligibility Checker website, http://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au

You can also give your usual GP a call to see if they are providing jabs.

If you feel you need more information about the jab, or are under 40 and looking to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, speaking to a GP is the most sensible option.

For pharmacies, use the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Find a Pharmacy tool to find one near you.

This may be your go to jab spot if you are in a rural or regional area. http://findapharmacy.com.au





   

 



   

 




  

 
 
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