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News from the ABC Australia

Bleijie keeping key details on Visy site deal secret
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

The deputy premier remained tight-lipped on whether the site, purchased by the former Labor government, had been sold or given away as part of the deal.

Queensland teen acquitted of terror attack plan against Liberal Party members
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

During the trial, the prosecution alleged when he was 16, the teen planned and prepared to set off an improvised explosive device at a Queensland Labour Day event in May 2024.

Man accused of former partner's murder denied bail for second time
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Jesse Wahlen Beale, 49, has been denied bail for a second time over the murder of his former partner Crystal Beale, whose body was found in the Brisbane River last February.

Breaking: Animal cruelty charges laid a year on from piggery footage
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

A year after footage from the site was widely circulated the RSPCA has pressed animal cruelty charges against people connected to Andgar Piggery. Warning: This article contains graphic images.

Live: Many casualties likely in Venezuela as buildings collapse in Caracas quakes
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Buildings and houses collapse after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake strikes west of Caracas, leading scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive damage" in the capital. Follow live.

Breaking: Powerful, back-to-back earthquakes slam Venezuela
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, local time, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

As F1 heads to Austria the final result of Monaco goes to the courts
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

As F1 descends on the scenic Styrian Mountains for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, two teams are in the process of reversing the result in Monaco.

Olympian arrested at reflecting pool is Trump 'scapegoat', lawyer says
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

A lawyer for the Olympian arrested at Washington's reflecting pool says his client is a scapegoat who was targeted to distract Americans from the Trump administration's failures. 

Remote community's decade-long wait for clean drinking water
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Residents of Pandanus Park continue their near-daily 600-metre walk to access safe drinking water in a decade-long wait for a solution to dangerous nitrate in their tap water.

'This did bring us closer': Stokes speaks about nightclub incident
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

English cricket captain Ben Stokes speaks to media for the first time since he was banned from playing after an incident at a nightclub.

Teals Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall form new political party
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

The teal independents have confirmed they are forming a new political party, Community Strong Australia, but are yet to convince crossbench colleagues to join what they call a "responsible alternative" to the major parties.

Remote parents 'need to know what to teach' as lesson plans slashed
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Families are angry over a decision to phase out "essential" resources for country kids who learn by distance education. 

Wildlife carers 'ground zero' for third H5 bird flu case
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

A South Australian wildlife rescue group is working with local authorities after Australia's third confirmed case of H5 bird flu was detected in a migratory bird.

'ISIS bride' barred from Australia issued permit to return
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Australia's home affairs minister approves the return of a woman who has links to Islamic State and has been in a Syrian refugee camp, saying the government plans to have her under high-level surveillance.

Festival site developers fight $15m council bill in court
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The developers behind the controversial Coochin Fields festival site are fighting a $15 million council bill in court, with the state government saying the charges are "outrageous".

Who is going to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The Socceroos will finish either second of third in their World Cup group. Second means qualification for the knockout rounds. Third is a bit more complicated.

Live: ASX falls as miners and banks slide, business lender Judo crashes
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The ASX is trading lower on falls across mining, energy and banking, with business lender Judo crashing after a trading update. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

Kangaroo Island declared feral pig-free after more than two centuries
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Devastating bushfires provide Kangaroo Island with a unique silver lining as it becomes the largest island in the world to eradicate feral pigs.

Live: ASIO will use 'full' powers when so-called ISIS bride returns
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Tony Burke has revealed a so-called ISIS bride, who was temporarily blocked from returning to Australia, has now received a permit to come back. Follow live.

'Heartbreaking': Sydney boarding house to be turned into luxury flats
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A rundown boarding house which was once a haven for vulnerable people in inner Sydney is set to be converted into luxury apartments.



News from the BBC World Service

'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".

Watch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuations
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.

VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

The president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.

Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.

How Brazil won in Miami to finish top of Group C
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and finish top of Group C.

'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible second for Haiti
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times Square.

Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue

Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains

Air conditioning creates political divide in France
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.



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