News from the ABC Australia
Major last-minute donations save Queensland palliative care service Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A regional Queensland palliative care facility has been given a new lease on life after receiving two major donations from businesses in Hervey Bay.
WA muso's 3D printed instruments draw on decades of creativity Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
After a music career that's taken him around the world, Eddy Jay has turned to cutting-edge manufacturing to make his own instruments.
Live: Culture in Australia's largest police force 'unacceptable' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force and employees are too afraid to speak up, an independent report has found.
Gout would be wise to take heed of Olympic gold medallist's advice Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Gout Gout can benefit from Letsile Tebogo's wisdom, as the Olympic champion knows what it is like to make the challenging transition from junior star to the senior ranks.
Three hospitalised as Central Australian family dispute turns violent Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Three people have been hospitalised after a family dispute at a Central Australian outstation turned violent over the weekend, sparking fears of further unrest.
Outback airship push uncertain as talks 'stall' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Giant cargo airships based in outback Queensland are being pitched as a freight solution for remote Australia, but questions remain about how the project will go ahead.
Solomon Islands security pact with China to stay secret because of legal clause Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Prime Minister Matthew Wale says it is legally impossible to publish the final document because the Sogavare government made binding commitments to the Chinese government when it signed the agreement in 2022.
SA locks in AFL Gather Round until 2029 Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The AFL's Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership.Â
Researchers solve 'frustrating' horned cattle mystery Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Researchers at the University of Queensland identify a previously undetected gene variant in Northern Australia cattle breeds, such as brahmans, solving a mystery that has frustrated producers for years.
Taylor rules out One Nation seat carve-up as party raises $1.6m Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the Coalition has no plan to share the seats the party targets at the next federal election with One Nation as Pauline Hanson's party says it has raised $1.6 million in a day.
New species found in Australia's most 'pristine' marine parks Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Researchers have catalogued dozens of new marine species found in the depths of Australia's most remote waters. The result is a window into a rarely glimpsed world.
Stabbing victim's family calls for calm amid violent protests in Northern Ireland Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The family of a Northern Irish man who lost an eye in a knife attack has appealed for calm ​after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast.
The Aussie leading his class ahead of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a jewel in the motorsport crown, a bucket-list item for drivers and fans, and the 94th edition of the famous race will be held this weekend.Â
Notorious Sydney gang rapist Mohammed Skaf facing drug charges Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
NSW Police arrested the 42-year-old in Greenacre in Sydney's south-west overnight and he has been charged with 24 offences.
Trump says US secretly helped ships move oil through Strait of Hormuz Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The US president says his military has been running a "secret mission" to help tankers and commercial ships defy Iran's blockade.
Brother and sister from remote SA town receive King's Birthday Honours Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A brother and sister who grew up near the rural town of Lock on the Eyre Peninsula both received honours over the King's Birthday long weekend.Â
NT attorney-general backs community safety changes despite unrest Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The government says bail law changes made a year ago are working despite a string of tragedies and unrest in bush communities.
Pope Leo blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as an 'architectural masterpiece' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The pontiff has celebrated Spain's Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light," as he marked the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni GaudÃ.
Beachside towns in WA face difficult decisions as erosion gets worse Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A week after Western Australia experienced one of its worst storms in decades, some stretches of coast are crumbling into the ocean at an alarming rate. Millions of dollars' worth of infrastructure is at risk heading into winter.
Live: Up to 300 jobs cut at Southern Cross Media, ASX set to fall after Wall Street closed down Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026
Up to 300 jobs are to be cut at Southern Cross Media, which owns the Seven network. Follow live.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast. Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran. Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation. Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada FamÃlia during Pope visit Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada FamÃlia is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain. Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever". Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British". Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month. Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says. Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia? A World Cup guide for new football fans Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026 For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know. Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup? How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026 All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games. An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself? Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack. How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. We spent an entire year watching this one pothole - here's what happened Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year. The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.
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