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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:51:49 +0000'Destabilising': Chinese ballistic missile test in Pacific prompts government concerns
China has test-fired a long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, prompting concerns from the Australian government.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:23:48 +0000Socceroos winger says One Nation monoculture debate 'bulls***'
The Socceroos star says anyone "trying to divide" the community is "probably not Australian themselves".
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:14:20 +0000NSW government announces review into boy's death amid cannibalism probe
Cannibalism will form part of an investigation into the death of a four-year-old boy on the NSW Central Coast, with an independent review to take place by the Department of Communities and Justice.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:51:49 +0000'Terrifying' roadside assistance ordeal sparks national change
A woman's campaign for change after her own frightening experience being broken down outside Canberra will see NRMA roadside assistance contractors required to provide a code to customers to verify their identity.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:06:57 +0000'Assassination plot' impeachment trial involving Duterte dynasty begins in Manila
A highly consequential impeachment trial against Philippines Vice-President Sara Duterte could spell the end for her political career and shape the nation's 2028 election.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:04:48 +0000Highest ever pressure in Australia brings bitterly cold nights for south-east
Preliminary data shows the highest ever pressure in Australia was recorded in Tasmania on Monday morning.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:29:25 +0000AFP confirms threat made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Australian Federal Police says a young person was identified and issued a formal warning over an online threat made towards Mr Modi, ahead of his official visit later this week.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:41:09 +0000'Disgusting' antisemitic graffiti sprayed on Anzac landmark
Swastikas and anti-Jewish abuse were discovered spray-painted on rocks and the historic Plantagenet Battery along Western Australia's south coast.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:44:13 +0000England's Azteca thriller a stunning deliverance from ghosts of the past
England teams of old would have buckled under the pressure put upon them by Mexico and their 80,000-strong band of supporters at the Azteca. But this England team turned a nightmare into a dreamland, at a venue haunted by so many ghosts of t...
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:49:18 +0000'I was feeling threatened': Men removed from Labor conference demand answers
As Premier Chris Minns walked into the Sydney Town Hall, greeting delegates ahead of his speech, two men unfurled a Palestinian flag from the second-floor balcony before being escorted from the event by police.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0000Australia enters new alliance with Fiji and more Pacific nations could join
Australia and Fiji strike a new defence alliance in a major development that could reshape the Pacific's strategic landscape.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:18:03 +0000'Like a small iceberg': Rare whale calf spotted swimming off east coast
The calf, thought to be one of only a dozen in the Southern Hemisphere, has been spotted swimming alongside its mother.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:42:39 +0000Concerns about cricket pitches on ovals after Melbourne football tragedy
Nathan Fitzgerald's club has asked authorities to look at the way hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals as the 27-year-old continues to receive end-of-life care.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:33:19 +0000PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game
Anthony Albanese made the comments during a game of "shag, marry, date" on the Bush Deep podcast on Friday, which have been widely condemned as inappropriate.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:54:16 +0000This Place: Thaaklatjika Mingkana
Mutawintji National Park is an area rich in Aboriginal culture, painting and wildlife, and where the red desert is now green and lush.
As part of NAIDOC Week the ABC is looking at Indigenous peoples' connection to country, and what makes it ...
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:09:03 +0000Love a self-saucing pudding? These four are delicious and easy
You'd never guess it but self-saucing puddings are so easy to make. Here are four of our best for you try while the weather is cool.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000Is a full day of screen time for kids ever OK?
Screen time has become a phrase that makes "parents feel instantly guilty", but how detrimental is a full day of screens on the odd occasion, like during school holidays or when you are home sick?
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000'Oldest continually practised medicine' being passed on to students
Aboriginal Australians have used native plants as bush medicine for tens of thousands of years. On Larrakia land, medical students are learning how nature can heal.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:20:47 +0000More hateful content remains on Meta platforms after changes to moderation
A Meta executive has downplayed claims a change in the company's policies led to a rise in antisemitism while giving evidence to the royal commission.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:18:07 +0000Ex-university chancellor fronts ICAC days after handing in resignation
Just days after resigning as chancellor at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Michael Still faces the state's corruption watchdog.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:48:59 +0000Hobart deputy lord mayor under fire over taking office snacks
Despite her apology and the integrity commission dismissing the case, Hobart's deputy mayor is still facing backlash after she took snacks from council premises for her home office.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:23:32 +0000Alice Springs tourism operators celebrate funding after toughest days
After several challenging years for tourism operators in central Australia, there is hope an incentive of free flights for visitors and a new grant fund will supercharge tourism in the region.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:38:53 +0000'Pink army' Thunderbirds fans flock to Rundle Mall
Hundreds of fans have flocked to Rundle Mall, dressed in pink, to welcome back the Adelaide Thunderbirds following an unforgettable grand final win.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:07:13 +0000Council demands illegally cleared Sydney land be restored despite secret sale
In 2020, Amir Abu Abara illegally cleared land in Barden Ridge to build a lavish mansion. After a fine, a replanting works order, and the rejection of his housing plan, he is no longer the site's owner.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:35:56 +0000Billions in cash can't be accounted for. Where is it all going?
There is no shortage of theories, from stacks of cash hidden at home to illicit activities, but little in the way of definitive answers.