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News from the ABC Australia

Teen star reaches first major quarterfinal, ÅšwiÄ…tek out of French Open
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca beats two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud to reach his first grand slam quarterfinal, while four-time champion Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek suffers her earliest exit since 2019.

Australia could still buy five US submarines if needed, defence minister says
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended a shake-up to AUKUS that would involve Australia buying three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the United States.

WA storm cuts power to thousands as wild weekend weather continues
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Western Australia's southern half endures a second storm in as many days, with the State Emergency Service receiving nearly 700 requests for help across the WA Day long weekend.

Aussie Hindley on Giro podium as great Dane Vingegaard completes set
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Australian Jai Hindley finishes third at the Giro d'Italia, while Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard adds a title in Rome to his victories in France and Spain.

Alarm as nursing cuts leave High Country town without after-hours care
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Swifts Creek is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest hospital and residents are worried cuts to after-hours care at its Bush Nursing Centre might leave the community at risk.

Cattle company's own tip-off revealed biosecurity breach
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A NSW company tipped off authorities to the illegal movement of its cattle, triggering the investigation that led to the largest-ever biosecurity fine under a Queensland law. 

Live: ASX tipped lower despite Wall St gains, AUD flat, oil higher
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

ASX futures are pointing to a slight decline to begin winter, with the Australian share market expected to open about 13 points lower. The weakness comes despite a solid finish on Wall Street on Friday, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all ending higher. Follow our live business blog.

Inhumane conditions at ICE detention camp, lawsuit says
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Civil rights groups allege people at the largest immigration detention centre in Texas are being beaten, abused and denied medical care at the camp.

Live: Joyce defends Hanson's attendance record, says she has 'ability' to be PM
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Barnaby Joyce has defended his leader's parliamentary attendance record after Pauline Hanson came under fire for not showing up to Senate estimates last week. Follow live. 

Could native forests be part of Cement Australia's 'sustainable' fuel option?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Used tyres and wood waste will soon help to power a large cement manufacturing site in Tasmania as Cement Australia moves away from coal to alternative fuels, but some remain concerned the environmental benefit may be offset if the wood waste is sourced from logged native forests.

'Bit of a gold rush' as companies search for underground hydrogen
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

It's been about for a century, but companies are springing to action to find "gold hydrogen" underground around the country, as Australia and the world strive to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Officeworks plan to offshore white-collar jobs 'short-term solution'
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The company says it wants a "globally connected team", but disgruntled staff say plans to offshore jobs is about replacing them with cheap labour.

Two new faces named as Socceroos reveal World Cup squad
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Recently realigned Cristian Volpato and Japan-born Tete Yengi are in line for potential national debuts after being named in Australia's squad for this year's World Cup.

US Navy interested in Darwin ship lift, NT minister says
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Northern Territory Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan says the United States Navy has expressed interest in using the controversial Darwin ship lift, which is expected to be operational next year.

Iran weekly briefing: Trump demands changes to peace plan
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Donald Trump is reported to be amending a peace plan, which could fuel further delays in finding a final agreement. 

Roadside stalls are booming, with 45,000 members in one group alone
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Nestled away in the Adelaide Hills are dozens of roadside stalls dedicated to local produce, including baked goods and bouquets, and business is booming.

Shein, Kmart fight back against Qld retailer in intellectual property dispute
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Shein and Kmart have fired back at Sabo Skirt in an intellectual property dispute, saying the designs have been accused of copying are substantially similar to pre-existing designs.

Three-year-old child dies in Melbourne house fire
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A child has died in a house fire in Werribee and another person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Conviction of Aussie band's 'sixth member' reveals Byron Bay's dark side
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Rachel Kila has waived her right to anonymity to join dozens of others speaking out about the experiences of young girls in Byron Bay in the early 2000s, where they say it became normalised for older boys and men to groom and have sex with girls then publicly humiliate them.

Melbourne Fringe board rejects artists' request for 'fair cut'
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

An open letter to festival organisers that attracted almost 600 signatures asked them to "give artists a fair cut", with specific requests to change the way fees are calculated.



News from the BBC World Service

Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.

Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.

'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.

Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.

Russell T Davies' chilling new drama takes aim at disinformation
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

BBC News is given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

How Putin became master of the image
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Posted on Sunday May 31, 2026

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.



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