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News from the ABC Australia

Hobart stadium developer not supportive of waterfront precinct proposal
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A proposal to build an underground car park, apartments and retail spaces neighbouring the Macquarie Point stadium site "does not appear to align with the precinct plan", stadium developer says.

NT Labor MLA pledges change after another speeding fine revelation
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

An NT Labor politician has conceded he has an issue with speeding and will take driver refresher training, as a further infringement comes to light.

Essendon announces selection panel to pick next AFL coach
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach.

No-show cuttlefish result in million-dollar loss for regional SA town
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Whyalla has been forced to wind back services and let staff let go as its tourism industry suffers million-dollar losses from cuttlefish not making their usual migration.

Water price spike has farmers fearing for future of irrigation
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

WaterNSW in a "death spiral" and irrigators say steep price rises for water will not save it.

'ISIS bride' charged with slavery offences is granted bail
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

A court grants bail for Melbourne grandmother Kawsar Ahmad, who is alleged to have owned a slave while in Syria under Islamic State rule.

'Glint in their eyes': How Aussies watched the Socceroos match against Paraguay
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Crowds across the nation adorned in green and gold gathered in support of the Socceroos for their third match in the FIFA World Cup.

How I save money by storing and cooking things differently
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

I've developed simple storage and cooking systems that keep food visible and fresh while ensuring I use things up. Here's how I make cooking for one feel more doable, affordable and lower-impact.

Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of waits. Here are the quick hits from the Socceroos' final group game against Paraguay.

Juice company fined $250k over forklift crash that took woman's toes
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The Industrial Relations Commission hears the incident at the Real Juice Company was the third involving a forklift at the site, where drivers had received no training.

Another suspected H5 bird flu case detected in WA
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Another suspected positive case of the H5 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, marking the fifth confirmed or suspected case in Australia.

The Socceroos are through but they still have a big problem to solve
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The Socceroos are into the knockout rounds of the World Cup, but they still have a big problem to solve.

Death of man who held pregnant wife hostage 'not preventable', coroner finds
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Inquest findings have been handed down into the death of Matthew Kim Morgan, who was shot by police during a siege, in which he was holding his pregnant wife hostage, at the Tollgate Motel at Glen Osmond in 2017.

Labor frontbencher Grace Grace apologises after committee's contempt finding
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The parliament's ethics committee made the decision after investigating "quarrelling" between Grace Grace and Deputy Premier, Jarrod Bleijie, during a sitting week last year.

When do the Socceroos play next and who will Australia play?
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Australia has secured its placed in the knockout stages of the World Cup — but who will they play and when?

Police watchdog orders misconduct investigation after gay club drug raids
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich said the investigation call by the Enforcement Conduct Commission was a "welcome first step".

Why the Moana live action movie has come so soon
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Dwayne Johnson and Sydneysider Catherine Lagaʻaia have walked the blue carpet at a special event in Sydney. They told ABC News why now is the perfect time for a live action Moana.

Battle lost for Zempilas and WA Liberals in hope of winning war ahead
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Basil Zempilas has had his first brush with the political truism "disunity is death" after MP Jonathan Huston quit the WA Liberal Party, but he's unlikely — at this stage at least — to be the one left in a political grave.

Two men charged as NSW Police seize 64 kilograms of drugs
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Police have charged two men and seized almost 64 kilograms of drugs with an estimated street value of more than $2.5 million, north of Newcastle.

Hundreds killed after Venezuela struck by 'doublet' earthquake.
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The deadly one-two punch that toppled buildings in Venezuela's capital and beyond was a doublet earthquake, a pair of similar-sized quakes close in location and time.



News from the BBC World Service

King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The King becomes first monarch to publish their tax payments - with the figures putting him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.

King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside in Clarence House, Buckingham Palace says.

Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.

Boy, 14, charged with murder after body found in search for girl in south Wales
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.

What we miss when we ignore male infertility
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?

Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access crocodile attack boy's records
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.

Watch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attack
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka.

Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

What we know so far
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The two quakes have killed at least 235 people and injured more than 4,300, with more feared trapped under rubble.

Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

Quake is devastating blow at time of uncertainty
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Watch: Friday to bring more hot weather
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The UK is bracing for more unusually hot weather on Friday.

Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.

Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case
Posted on Friday June 26, 2026

The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

Weekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?
Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?



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