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News from the ABC Australia Farmers worried absentee landholders hindering pest control Farmers says some absentee landholders, who do not live on the land full-time, are not pulling their weight when it comes to feral pest management. Christian Brothers 'squib' on abuse compensation, lawyer says The Catholic order says it will sell off its remaining assets to fund abuse compensation, but the money raised is expected to fall short of what is owed to victims. Children die in hot car as Europe bakes At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities. Union launches bid to save Boag's brewery from closure The United Workers Union has launched a petition calling on Boag's parent company Lion Australia to sell rather than close its Launceston brewery. The union has also written to Premier Jeremy Rockliff urging him to intervene. Reflecting pool to be drained again weeks after multi-million-dollar renovation The reflecting pool on Washington's National Mall will have to be drained again after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after it was renovated.  Live: Wall Street mixed as SpaceX and Google drop It was a mixed finish on Wall Street after major tech names end in the red. The local share market could rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Blues dealt fresh blow with Mitchell ruled out of Origin III After a demoralising defeat to the Maroons, the Blues learn Latrell Mitchell will be unavailable for selection in the series-deciding State of Origin III. Residents worried about dramatic increase to Menindee Lakes water release Residents living along the Darling River are worried the decision to double water releases from the Menindee Lakes will remove the system's drought reserve. But authorities say it will help rebuild populations of Murray cod downstream. Ex-Wimbledon champ handed four-year suspension for refusing doping test Markéta Vondroušová, who lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2023, is given a "significant ban" by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. Emergency alerts and warnings still lost on multicultural communities Multicultural communities may not automatically understand the intent behind Australia's emergency messaging, but there are ways to fix this. $800k for mediation not spent prior to fatal stabbing Mediation projects were a key part of the Barkly Regional Deal signed in 2019, but many locals are asking why the process seemed to have halted prior to the stabbing death of a young man amid unrest in Tennant Creek. Live: Hanson clarifies stance over paid parental leave comments Pauline Hanson says her comments on parental leave were "taken completely out of context" after she seemed to suggest women should not be paid by employers while on parental leave. Follow live. Calls to upgrade 'sketchy' Sturt Highway freight route Eight councils are calling for urgent safety upgrades to the popular freight and travel route spanning three states. Logging company gives new answer to parliament over logs sent to Victoria Sustainable Timber Tasmania has corrected the record after earlier stating that all logs from public native forests are processed in Tasmania. 'A little bit of whining' and other early takeaways from US–Iran talks The US claims "great progress" has been made with Iran during the first substantial talks to take place under the new deal to pause the war, but there are already conflicting messages from Iran. Here's what we know about the results of the negotiations so far. Australian sprinter feels 'absolutely robbed' after Commonwealth Games snub Josh Azzopardi opens up after missing out on selection as a 100 metres runner in Australia's athletics team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Regional vet shortages fuel push for student placement support Veterinarians are calling for more government support to attract and retain professionals in rural Australia where it often takes more than a year to fill jobs. Toll cap cut, new hospitals and schools: Inside NSW budget plans NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has tempered expectations of a return to surplus ahead of Tuesday's budget. Here's what has been promised so far. Child protection advocates slam decision to scrap SA social worker registration scheme Child protection advocates say the South Australian government has let down the state's most vulnerable people by axing a mandatory registration scheme for social workers, but those in the DV sector say the move could help alleviate workforce shortages. Nervous wait for farmers as bird flu investigation expands Producers across an enormous stretch of southern WA are facing a tense few days, as authorities investigate more than 50 dead birds found along the state's southern coast. News from the BBC World Service Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street. Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes. What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister? The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran. Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader. Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next? The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues Heatwave conditions intensify across parts of England and Wales as the Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat. Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders after alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following alleged anti-Muslim attacks in the city on Friday evening. Ex DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one of rape The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences. Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period. US eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectors Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland. A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within. Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline Charities are urging any veterans who haven't yet registered for the scheme to come forward. First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin. Eight in critical condition after train crash Over 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause. Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack that caused months of disruption The data breach affected 10m customers and disrupted some services for three months in summer 2024. Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do." Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health? Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health? From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina. How England's Madueke went from rejection by club fans to World Cup starter Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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