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Tasmanians Lost Over $200 Million on Poker Machines in 2025-26 Financial Year

Pokies losses in Tasmania rose by 6.9% to $208.27 million, marking the highest level since 2011-12 and sparking concern among politicians and gambling reform advocates.

Jul 17, 2026, 3:06 AM ABC Australia News

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US TV Networks Divided Over Airing Trump’s Election Speech

Major US television stations differed on broadcasting Donald Trump’s White House address focused on the 2020 election, with some networks airing it live and others opting out.

Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 2:47 AM

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Wildfire Smoke from Canada Blankets US Midwest and East Coast, Prompting Health Warnings

Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread across the US from the Great Lakes to the East Coast, causing hazardous air quality and urging residents to take precautions.

ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 2:05 AM

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Taco Bell Removes Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Investigation

Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily removes iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as CDC and FDA investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 1:54 AM

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NBC, ABC, and CNN Will Not Broadcast Trump’s Speech on Networks

Major U.S. news broadcasters confirm they will not air President Trump’s upcoming speech on their traditional networks, opting for streaming or editorial coverage instead.

The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 1:48 AM

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Massive Water Main Break Floods Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood

A century-old water pipe burst on July 17, 2026, causing significant flooding and a large sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard and surrounding streets.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 1:30 AM

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NSW Government Reviews Mental Health Care After Sydney Murder Charge

Corum Ash, released from a mental health hospital months prior, faces murder charges following the death of a Sydney grandfather, prompting urgent government review.

ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 1:13 AM

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Residents in WA's North Continue Recovery Months After Intense Cyclone Season

The Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia is still repairing damage from two cyclones that struck within a month during the 2025-26 wet season, with local businesses facing significant costs.

ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 12:24 AM

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Victorian Government Offers 28.3% Pay Raise to Teachers Amid Strike Threat

The Victorian government has proposed a significant pay increase to teachers, principals, and support staff, aiming to prevent a planned 24-hour strike on July 23, 2026.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:39 PM

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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Shredded Lettuce at Taco Bell Locations in Five States

An investigation by the Food and Drug Administration has connected recent cyclosporiasis cases to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 16, 2026, 11:30 PM

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The Atlantic Writers Discuss 'The Catcher in the Rye' and Its Link to High-Profile Crimes on 75th Anniversary

Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim explore the legacy of J.D. Salinger's novel and its influence on real killers in a recent discussion.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 16, 2026, 10:52 PM

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Kyra Jonsun, Pioneering Surfboard Designer and Advocate, Dies in Wollongong House Fire

Kyra Jonsun, known for her innovations in surfboard design and advocacy for gender-diverse communities, died in a house fire in Coniston, Wollongong.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 10:40 PM

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Apollo Test Command Module Arrives in Sydney for Powerhouse Parramatta Exhibition

Boilerplate #1224, a crucial Apollo test command module, has been transported from Washington to Sydney for display, highlighting lessons learned from the Apollo 1 tragedy.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 9:52 PM

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ATO Faces Scrutiny Over $73.4 Million Move to New Adelaide Skyscraper

The Australian Taxation Office plans to relocate its Adelaide offices to Festival Tower Two, sparking debate over the $73.4 million fit-out cost and the necessity of leaving a relatively new building.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:54 PM

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Queensland Public Housing Evictions Triple Following New Behaviour Policy

Queensland's new policy targeting antisocial behaviour in public housing has led to a threefold increase in evictions within its first year.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:04 PM

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Angus Taylor Faces Two Major Challenges Amid Liberal Party Turmoil

Amid a demoralised Liberal Party, Angus Taylor struggles with public engagement and internal leadership gaps, complicating the party's position ahead of upcoming elections.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:14 PM

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Smoking Rates in Australia Hit Historic Low Amid Decline in Vaping

While fewer Australians are smoking and vaping, the use of multiple nicotine products is rising, raising concerns about overall nicotine consumption.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:10 PM

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Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz, Flash Floods Trigger Texas Evacuations Amid Air Quality Alerts

A fatal boating accident near Alcatraz Island and severe weather conditions in Texas mark recent public safety concerns in the US.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 16, 2026, 7:08 PM

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UN Member States Commit to Closing $4 Trillion Development Financing Gap Amid Aid Decline

At the conclusion of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, countries pledged reforms to boost Sustainable Development Goal funding despite a significant drop in official development assistance.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM

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Atmosphere Detected on Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, Raising Hopes for Habitability

Astronomers have discovered an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years away, with models suggesting it may be a water world within its star's habitable zone.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

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Marcello Hernandez’s Raunchy DJ Khaled Joke Airs Uncensored at 2026 ESPYs on ABC

Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez slipped an oral sex joke about DJ Khaled past Disney’s standards and practices during the ESPYs, marking a rare uncensored moment on the network.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:43 PM

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Protests Erupt in Ukraine Following Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's Dismissal

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second government reshuffle of 2026 sparks public outcry amid ongoing war with Russia.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 4:29 PM

politics

Thomas Massie's Amendment on Israel Aid Divides Democratic Party

A proposed amendment to cut all U.S. military aid to Israel has caused significant division within the Democratic Party, highlighting tensions over foreign aid policies.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:17 PM

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Australian Government Secures Continued PBS Listing for Key MS Drugs Amid Pricing Dispute

Health Minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta, and Lemtrada will remain subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme while a rapid review is conducted.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:42 PM