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News from the ABC Australia

One of the deadliest cancers in Australia is becoming more common
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Clinical worker John McNeur didn't realise he was unwell until he was delivering a health workshop on pancreatic cancer in the remote Northern Territory — and he began ticking all of the boxes. Now he's on a mission to raise awareness.

Thousands watch on as boats made of beer cans race on Darwin beach
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Competitors at the annual Beer Can Regatta race rafts engineered from drinking containers, with beer or soft-drink cans the popular choice this year.

Major capital cities record worst housing auction clearance rates in years
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Sydney and Melbourne record their weakest auction results in years, with fewer than half of all homes going under the hammer finding a buyer.

Live: Tight contest at Docklands ahead of Dockers—Suns finale
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Round 16 comes to a conclusion with the Kangaroos and Bombers at Docklands, followed by the Suns heading west to take on ladder-leaders Fremantle. Follow live.

Photos capture highs, lows and quirks of World Cup football fandom
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

From donning face paint to viral chants, each fandom has its peculiarities. 

Who plays who in the World Cup round of 32?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The World Cup has reached the round of 32. Here is the full fixture list for the remainder of the tournament, including the kick-off times in Australia.

Live: Tigers lead scrappy Knights in low-scoring grind
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Points are at a premium in the Hunter with Newcastle and Wests Tigers locked in a low-scoring struggle. Follow live.

Young NT cattle ringers conquer outback obstacle course
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Based on the day in the life of an outback station ringer, the Battle of the Barkly obstacle course has been won by two young cattle industry workers.  

Man charged after four-month-old baby's death in 2024
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The 22-year-old Bundaberg man has been charged with domestic violence offences of murder and torture. 

Meta won't memorialise Facebook account five years after man's death
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

After Marija Milisavljević's husband died in 2021, she wanted to memorialise his Facebook account to keep a trove of photos and videos, but tech giant Meta has not made it easy.

New parents struggling with anxiety urged to seek out free service
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

New parents often struggle in silence, but a growing number of perinatal clinics offering free mental health support are being rolled out across Australia.

Queensland police conduct counterterrorism training in shopping centres
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A scenario based on the deadly Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbings in 2024 has been used to test officers as part of specialist counterterrorism training.

World Cup quick hits: Salah's Socceroos boost and the tightest call
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Socceroos' next World Cup opponents Egypt are sweating on the fitness of key striker Mohamed Salah, Scotland's coach Steve Clarke resigns after his team's exit and Davinson Sánchez was denied a late winner because of his toe. Here are today's quick hits.

If the UK has become ungovernable, some people say Brexit is to blame
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

It took only a month after coming to office for Keir Starmer's popularity to begin plummeting. Does it mean the UK has become ungovernable? Or is something else to blame?

Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversight, but won't say how exactly
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Treasurer is promising to "fix" an unintended consequence of the government's overhaul of property tax breaks to protect widows and divorcees — but he has refused to say exactly how.

How tourists and plastic transformed Bali into an 'Island of Trash'
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Known to many as the Island of the Gods, residents fear Bali may soon become the "Island of Trash" due to a deluge of tourists, a lack of rubbish education and the partial closure of a much-needed landfill facility. 

Love story: My dad is Blues legend Steve Mortimer. I'm grieving him in real time
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Erin Mortimer's dad, Bulldogs and Blues legend Steve Mortimer, was diagnosed with dementia at just 60 after years of concussions during his playing career. Erin is holding on to the special memories, and the glimmers of him that remain.

Australian man and Thai teen argued over money before her death, police say
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

An Australian man charged with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Thailand tells her family her death was "out of my control".  

WA shearing teams look for new ways to make ends meet
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Almost 100 shearing shed workers across regional WA sign up to a new training program aimed at helping contractors and their teams find work beyond the shearing industry. 

England 'will step up' after another ropy World Cup outing
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England came into the World Cup with a side it thought was capable of beating the best teams in the world. If it can't beat the little guys, it may never get a chance to prove its theory right.



News from the BBC World Service

England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Families calling out to loved ones trapped in rubble by Venezuela quakes
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

In La Guaira, desperate families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their relatives are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

Victory over Panama delights England fans
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.

Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

These women said no to having kids - here's why
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Andy Burnham's economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday's papers.

Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

Twins living identical lives for 82 years
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The brothers have dressed alike, worked the same jobs and lived in the same home all their lives.



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