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  ABC News 17.08.2026 1นาที

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  How will the NSW gun buyback work? 16.08.2026 4นาที

  NSW will become the first state to sign up to the federal government's gun buyback scheme, announced following the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack.
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  Why did Luigi Mangione make shock confession in court? 15.08.2026 4นาที

  Luigi Mangione has admitted to shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City in 2024, and pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges, resulting in death. He's also told why he tracked down and shot the executive, in one of America’s most high profile criminal cases.
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  The predicted impacts of bird flu on coastal communities 15.08.2026 3นาที

  Australia's wildlife authorities and coastal communities remain on high alert as the deadly H5 strain of bird flu continues its advance across the country.
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  Will 'east-coast clowns' kill WA's special GST deal? 14.08.2026 4นาที

  Get ready for an almighty battle between Western Australia and the productivity commission and the states who think it's had it too good for too long. The lucrative deal on how the proceeds of the GST are distributed has come under new scrutiny with a report declaring it has led to perverse outcomes that favour WA. How does the West benefit under the deal?almighty
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  Nigel Farage celebrates victory over Count Binface 14.08.2026 3นาที

  Far-right populist politician Nigel Farage has won one of the most unusual by-elections in recent history in the UK. He was up against more than 30 independent candidates, among them a comedian known as Count Binface. But his victory party may be cut short as scrutiny continues over donations.
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  Should AI be taking notes about your health? 14.08.2026 3นาที

  Artificial intelligence tools are listening to many people's medical appointments, but they're not always producing accurate summaries. One patient has described how a letter from a specialist to her GP included a false suggestion that she was taking illegal drugs.  A so-called AI scribe had been used by the doctor. New research by a privacy watchdog has raised serious concerns about AI being used in medical settings due to its propensity to "hallucinate" false symptoms or conditions, and warned patients were at risk.
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  Third Sydney Airport take-off incident in less than three weeks 14.08.2026 2นาที

  Safety authorities are investigating a third runway incident at Sydney airport in as many weeks.
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  How former military lawyer David McBride ended up in jail 13.08.2026 4นาที

  David McBride is a former military lawyer who shared classified defence documents with a journalist. The material led to an ABC investigation that revealed allegations of soldiers being involved in illegal killings, even though that wasn't McBride's intention. Now, after spending years in jail, he's been freed on parole. What happened to him has raised questions about the plight of whistleblowers in Australia. 
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  Now the Tomago aluminium smelter is saved, how will we power it? 13.08.2026 3นาที

  A bailout of the country's largest aluminium smelter will cost taxpayers $2.5 billion, with the New South Wales and federal governments to split the bill down the middle. The Tomago aluminium plant is in the New South Wales Hunter region and is currently Australia's largest electricity user. So, will there be enough renewable power to keep it online into the future at an affordable price?
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  Will Mounjaro ever be added to the PBS? 13.08.2026 3นาที

  A new generation of weight loss medication has been up-ending the industry and Australians are trying to get their hands on the drugs. But they're expensive and the Australian Government has been locked in complicated negotiations with the manufacturer of Mounjaro to have it added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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  Should prisoners keep their right to 'open air'? 13.08.2026 3นาที

  A bill set to pass the Victorian parliament this week would give prison guards the power to deny inmates their one hour a day of outdoor time. It's currently a legal right that was affirmed in a court ruling in January. But the government wants to limit that right, in part to protect itself from future lawsuits. That's got human rights lawyers and Victoria's representative body for First Nations' people up in arms. 
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  The furore over Albanese and Japanese melons explained 12.08.2026 4นาที

  The Prime Minister continues to be attacked by his political opponents over comments he made about the Japanese prime minister and a gift of melons.  Anthony Albanese spoke about the fruit on a comedy podcast last month, while making hand gestures in front of his chest. He's since denied he was being disrespectful to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. What is the furore all about?  
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  Why was Trump sneaked out of Air Force One in a catering truck? 12.08.2026 3นาที

  It sounds like something out of a blockbuster movie: the US president, an assassination threat, a decoy plane…and a catering truck.  But it’s no Hollywood plot. Some US new outlets are reporting that last month, an elaborate ruse took place in July when Donald Trump was in Ankara for a NATO summit. 
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  Why the RBA left interest rates on hold 11.08.2026 3นาที

  The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates on hold today. But the governor is warning Inflation is still too high and if it doesn't come down another rate rise is inevitable.
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  Why rapists' names have been kept secret 11.08.2026 2นาที

  The Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced plans to abolish suppression orders protecting the identities of convicted rapists.  The moves come two weeks after he took over as leader and as his Labor government struggles in the polls ahead of the November state election. Legal experts say it's a good start, but doing away with suppression orders during trials is needed for better courtroom transparency. 
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  Why Israel rejected Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan 11.08.2026 3นาที

  US President Donald Trump has been claiming a major breakthrough for Gaza after his Board of Peace brokered a deal for Hamas to hand over its weapons. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas's proposed plan for disarming is "unacceptable", rejecting the Trump administration's plans to end fighting in the Palestinian territory. What was proposed and what went wrong?
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  What is the Census and what happens if you don’t do it? 11.08.2026 4นาที

  After five years, it’s come back around again: Tuesday the 11th of August is Census night.  But what’s the Census for, and what happens if you don't do it?
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  Why are car insurances getting so expensive? 11.08.2026 2นาที

  If you thought your car insurance was getting more expensive, you're not alone. Premiums soared above inflation in the 2024-25 financial year and the corporate regulator ASIC has put some car insurance companies on notice for failing to explain why costs are rising. While the insurance sector says there's valid reasons for the trend, ASIC's investigation reveals there's still room for companies to charge less.
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  Why is SA holding a royal commission into AI? 10.08.2026 3นาที

  South Australia will hold a royal commission into artificial intelligence. It will be the first inquiry into AI at such a high level in Australia and is expected to run for nine months. But with SA's inquiry into social media leading to a ban for under 16s, could this inquiry also lead to national policy?