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News from the ABC Australia

Usman Khawaja helps launch national Islamophobia awareness campaign
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The retired 39-year-old, who was the first Muslim to play international cricket for Australia, says Islamophobia is on the rise, with women most vulnerable to attacks, because "hate is more prevalent that it has been before".

Study finds NT residents are the nation's happiest
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Northern Territory residents are the happiest in the nation, a new university study has found, with access to nature, warm weather and cultural diversity among the theories for Territorians' sunny attitudes.

This Liberal took his teacher to gambling anonymous
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

When Liberal backbencher Simon Kennedy was a teenager, one of his high school teachers asked to borrow money for his gambling addiction. He says he ended up accompanying the teacher to Gamblers Anonymous meetings.

Fears for Perth man missing in Mexico for almost a month
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Jesse Bruzzese's family say the 35-year-old solo traveller has not been in touch with them since arriving in Mexico at the beginning of June.

Basketball coach abused girl at primary school during training session, court told
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Shannon Trew, 42, indecently dealt with a young girl he was training at a primary school, a Perth court hears.

Final report finds Avalon stunt pilot was too low before crash
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau into a crash at the Avalon Airshow last year will result in changes to how low stunt pilots can fly at the event.

Pair get temporary ban on keeping dogs after RSPCA inspection
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Two people have been convicted and disqualified from owning dogs for five years after a severely emaciated dog was rescued by RSPCA inspectors and nursed back to health.

Uni's HR chief tells ICAC she was 'shocked' by promotion proposal
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Corruption watchdog hears University of Wollongong Chancellor Michael Still rejected calls to advertise a proposed executive role for chief governance officer.

Whale census records unexplained drop in sightings off WA's South West
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Marine scientists have expressed concerns following a 60 per cent drop in migrating whales seen off South West WA's coastline compared to previous years.

A girlfriend who never existed and fake friends. How Graham became a money mule
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Graham Guy was the victim of a romance scam and had his bank accounts drained over several years. Then came an unusual request that unwittingly drew him into crime.

Menswear brand accused of using AI to 'whitewash' model's image
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Australian model Elii Emeghebo is pursuing a racial discrimination complaint against suit label Peter Jackson, claiming AI has been used to "whitewash" his image.

From 'dull and deluded' to 'a peppy, hot pink delight': What critics think of Elle
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Legally Blonde was an overwhelming hit, so what do critics think of the prequel Elle?

Childcare centre that exposed kids to rat poison stripped of funding
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Melbourne childcare provider has been cut off under new powers that allow the federal government to withdraw funding due to safety breaches.

CSIRO tests show even 10 'detention' basins cannot 'flood-proof' city
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

CSIRO modelling shows even the construction of 10 upstream 'detentions' would not have spared Lismore from the 2022 floods.

Qld seat redistribution turns drive to MP's office from 15 minutes to 11 hours
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

There is widespread anger among voters of an abolished Queensland electorate who will potentially face an 11-hour drive to their local MP's office.

These sexual enhancement supplements contain hidden prescription drugs
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The TGA issues a warning for consumers using sexual enhancement products after an investigation finds several products contain undeclared prescription drugs that could cause serious side effects.

Thunderbirds co-captain to lead 'connected' team in grand final repeat
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are looking to win their third premiership in four years, with co-captain Georgie Horjus putting their success down to strong team connections on and off the court.

Helicopter spotlight a 'shining light' for stranded fisherman
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

After more than four hours floating in rough seas, 77-year-old John "Stinker" Clarke was starting to lose hope. Then he saw a light from above.

'No place for the poison of antisemitism': New warning for universities
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The government's Antisemitism Education Taskforce, led by David Gonski, has equipped teachers with new resources to tackle antisemitism and promote "Australian values".

'One of the greatest Antarctic collections in the world' on display in Canberra
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

For most, a trip to Antarctica is well beyond reach, but a new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia gives visitors the chance to explore life in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.



News from the BBC World Service

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Another UK heatwave could be on the way
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

'No rescuers have been sent': Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.

Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

Pick Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson against DR Congo, says Wayne Rooney
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

Stalker who faked ex's Tinder profile caught using doorbell camera
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Asad Hussain, 36, created a fake profile in the victim's name after she ended their relationship.

In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.

School trip surprise as students meet The Rock
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

About 50 children from Sudbury meet Dwayne Johnson on a school visit to London.

US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.



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