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Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?
The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Wildfires force mass evacuations in Europe as Australia sends help
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in France this week, as fires continue to grip Europe.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Four teenagers arrested in Melbourne's west after serious retail assault
Police say a 60-year-old retail worker is in a critical condition after a physical altercation with four teens at a shop in Sunshine.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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H5 bird flu testing underway for mass mortality of terns on SA island
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick birds were found off the state's south-east coast.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma Festival
On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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How a Sydney band became massive in wartime Ukraine
Sydney band breathe. managed to become the only international act at Kyiv's Atlas music festival. What they saw is etched in their collective memories.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Live: Aussies stun with boxing and cycling golds, athletics set for epic finale
Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree takes boxing gold for Australia in the women's 75kg division, with a host of medals going up for grabs on the final session of the track and field program. Follow live.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Family's plea after daughter unable to donate organs
Sheridan Apter's family knew she would want to make one final gift, but the way Australia defines death may have got in the way.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Alan Jones's 'anxious wait' for his day in court is over. Here's what to expect
After significant media attention, more than 70 witnesses are set to give evidence during the judge-only trial at the Downing Centre in Sydney's CBD.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?
The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Four teenagers arrested in Melbourne's west after serious retail assault
Police say a 60-year-old retail worker is in a critical condition after a physical altercation with four teens at a shop in Sunshine.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?
The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Wildfires force mass evacuations in Europe as Australia sends help
Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in France this week, as fires continue to grip Europe.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Aussies reign supreme over Irish in AFLW international
Australia charges to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules international, as a full house is entertained by the thrills and spills at North Sydney Oval.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Dozens of greyhounds to land in Australia as NZ racing ban begins
Chartered flights will ferry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as trainers pivot from a racing ban coming into effect in New Zealand.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Four teenagers arrested in Melbourne's west after serious retail assault
Police say a 60-year-old retail worker is in a critical condition after a physical altercation with four teens at a shop in Sunshine.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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H5 bird flu testing underway for mass mortality of terns on SA island
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick birds were found off the state's south-east coast.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma Festival
On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
How a Sydney band became massive in wartime Ukraine
Sydney band breathe. managed to become the only international act at Kyiv's Atlas music festival. What they saw is etched in their collective memories.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Live: Aussies stun with boxing and cycling golds, athletics set for epic finale
Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree takes boxing gold for Australia in the women's 75kg division, with a host of medals going up for grabs on the final session of the track and field program. Follow live.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Family's plea after daughter unable to donate organs
Sheridan Apter's family knew she would want to make one final gift, but the way Australia defines death may have got in the way.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Alan Jones's 'anxious wait' for his day in court is over. Here's what to expect
After significant media attention, more than 70 witnesses are set to give evidence during the judge-only trial at the Downing Centre in Sydney's CBD.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Broncos to 'look after each other' as title defence comes to early end
The Brisbane Broncos will become the first reigning premier in 20 years to miss the NRL finals, after their faint hopes of playing in the playoffs ended with defeat to the Newcastle Knights on Saturday.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Fraser sheds light on coaching call as Blues record monster win over Lions
Josh Fraser's bid to become Carlton's next full-time coach receives a massive boost as the Blues record a thumping win over the Brisbane Lions.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia