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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies

Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM ABC Top Stories

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Crime Scene Declared After Woman Found Dead in Rockhampton

Queensland police have established a crime scene following the discovery of a woman's body in central Queensland's Rockhampton CBD.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:09 AM

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Partnered Health GP Clinics Targeted in Major Cyber Breach

More than a dozen clinics operated by Partnered Health across Australia have had patient medical records stolen in a cyber attack, prompting legal action to protect the data.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:08 AM

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Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 2,000 Amid Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AM

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Australia's Wine Grape Crush Hits Lowest Level in Over 25 Years Amid Market Shifts

The 2026 vintage report reveals a 25% drop in grape yield, driven mainly by global demand decline and a red wine surplus, with notable regional and varietal changes.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:21 AM

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Former ATO Assistant Commissioner Nick Petroulias Charged with Multiple Fraud Offences

Nick Petroulias, along with his former partner and an ALALC board member, faces charges following an ICAC investigation into property dealings involving the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:42 AM

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Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Dislodged Window on Flight from Greece to Germany

A 61-year-old man was partially pulled through a broken cabin window on a Ryanair flight, prompting an investigation with Boeing's assistance.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:35 AM

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Taco Bell Temporarily Removes Ingredients Amid Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Over 3,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan, prompting Taco Bell to take precautionary measures while investigations continue.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:35 AM

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Sydney Childcare Abuse Investigation Expands to Remote Indigenous Community in South Australia

Australian Federal Police extend probe into childcare worker Hamish Tait amid ongoing court proceedings in NSW.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 AM

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Family Seeks Justice After Evidence Tampering Charges in Teen’s Drowning Death

Two teenagers were charged with tampering with evidence following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving at a Texas lake in April.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 AM

politics

FCC Approves Startup’s Space Mirror Satellite to Illuminate Dark Areas on Earth

Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, California, received regulatory approval to launch an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth's dark regions.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 11:31 PM

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Minister Clare O'Neil Says Reducing Tobacco Excise Won't Help Australians Quit Smoking

A 7.30 investigation reveals a growing illicit tobacco market in Australia, while Housing Minister Clare O'Neil warns that lowering tobacco taxes could increase smoking rates.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 9:25 PM

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UK Counterterrorism Police Investigate Ann Widdecombe Murder as Targeted Attack

Authorities have arrested a suspect and are conducting extensive searches following the death of former British politician Ann Widdecombe in rural England.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 7:55 PM

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Australian Swimmer Shayna Jack to Retire After 2026 Commonwealth Games

Shayna Jack, a gold medal-winning Australian swimmer, announced her retirement at the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking the end of a career marked by significant achievements and challenges.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 5:23 PM

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Court Vacates Conviction in 1981 Alice Sebold Rape Case, Highlighting Syracuse’s Hidden Rape Crisis

Forty years after the brutal assault of Alice Sebold, a court cleared Anthony Broadwater of the crime, exposing past institutional secrecy and ongoing challenges for survivors.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM

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Anthony Albanese Unveils National AI Framework to Address Economic and Social Challenges

Australia's Prime Minister announces a coordinated approach to AI governance, including a new Office of AI and Australian Standards, while maintaining current copyright policies.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 1:22 PM

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Sydney Daycare Worker Hamish Tait Faces 329 Child Abuse Charges

Hamish Tait, a Sydney childcare worker, is charged with over 320 offences involving the alleged abuse of 136 children over 16 years, as revealed by the Australian Federal Police.

ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 10:47 AM

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Federal Court Denies WPATH's Request to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Case

A D.C. federal court ruled that the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) cannot block the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement actions in Texas, denying their motion for a temporary restraining order.

Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 5:58 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A new suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, following the release of an earlier detainee.

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UK Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Man in Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

A new suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, following the release of an earlier detainee.

ABC Australia News | Jul 12, 2026, 12:29 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.

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Qatari LNG Tanker Fire Highlights Risks Amid Soaring Global Gas Prices

A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Plans for a high-paying executive position amid job cuts at the University of Wollongong have sparked an inquiry by New South Wales' corruption watchdog.

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ICAC Investigates University of Wollongong Over Unfilled $400K Executive Role

Plans for a high-paying executive position amid job cuts at the University of Wollongong have sparked an inquiry by New South Wales' corruption watchdog.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 11:39 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating UK police have released a 26-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murdering former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, as the investigation continues.

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Suspect Released in Investigation of Former UK MP Ann Widdecombe's Death

UK police have released a 26-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murdering former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, as the investigation continues.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 9:34 AM

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Telstra to Face Senate Inquiry Following Nationwide Outage Disrupting Emergency Calls

The telecommunications company will answer questions about a recent outage that blocked over 600 emergency Triple Zero calls and disrupted businesses and transport networks across Australia.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 6:36 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Police have detained two men in their twenties after a man in his 60s was found unresponsive near Fremantle's nightlife precinct early Saturday morning.

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Two Men Arrested Following Death of Man in Fremantle

Police have detained two men in their twenties after a man in his 60s was found unresponsive near Fremantle's nightlife precinct early Saturday morning.

ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 2:53 AM