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News from the ABC Australia

Breaking: Second case of deadly bird flu confirmed in WA
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.

'ISIS bride' to live 'peaceful existence' if granted bail, court hears
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

After being charged with four slavery-related offences, Kawsar Ahmad is seeking bail in a multi-day hearing before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.

World Cup minnow Cabo Verde owes run 'to other smaller national teams'
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Cabo Verde scored its first ever World Cup goal, then came from behind to secure just its second ever point by holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw that puts the Tubarões Azuis in with a great chance of qualifying for the knock out stages.

From sleeping in his car and no 'plan B', Paro now has shot at history
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Liam Paro has questioned the mindset of champion Lewis Crocker and revealed he was reduced to sleeping in a car to chase his boxing dream ahead of his historic title fight chance.

Quick hits: Iran's incredible keeper and young Yamal starts in style
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Young Lamine Yamal scored less than 10 minutes into his World Cup debut; Iran and Cabo Verde both held out for famous draws against highly-fancied opponents Belgium and Uruguay respectively; and Cabo Verde's most famous mum arrives to see her son. Here's the quick hits from the World Cup.

Court learns how pool game caused deadly pub assault
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A court has heard how a disagreement over a pool game spiralled into a fatal attack outside a tavern in Maryborough in November 2023.

Sydney Swan Taylor Adams announces AFL retirement
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Hard-luck Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams has called time on his AFL career after a tough run with soft-tissue injuries.

Kennedy looks for sprint double as Comm Games athletics team revealed
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Australia's newly flush sprinting stocks squeeze Josh Azzopardi out of the solo events despite finishing second in the 100m at the national championships in April.

Potential students allege visa scam tied to education consultancy
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Aspiring students looking to study abroad in Australia say they've been left blindsided and with their futures in doubt after an education consultancy promised them migration and visa advice.

Gus Lamont's grandmother denies involvement in disappearance
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

One of the grandmothers of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont says police have a theory that she buried her grandson after an accident — an allegation she describes as "ludicrous".

Signs of life in Ningaloo Reef's baby coral after damaging year
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

After suffering its worst bleaching event on record, only to be battered by Cyclone Narelle six months later, the World Heritage-listed reef is showing its first signs of recovery thanks to the efforts of marine scientists.

Final beanie festival a hit with crowds as $400k worth of caps sold
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The 30th and final Alice Springs Beanie Festival has been a sellout, setting a new record of $400,000 worth of beanies sold in three days.

Bus fleet set to connect southern Gold Coast to existing light rail
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The Queensland government has released the plan nine months after controversially scrapping stage 4 light rail amid community pushback. 

Tax system favours older Australians over younger, report finds
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Australia's tax policy settings are leading to vastly different outcomes for people who have the same gross incomes but are simply different ages, a new report shows.

Clark avoids mammoth collapse to win US Open
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Wyndham Clark holds his nerve to claim a one-stroke victory, as he lifts the US Open trophy for the second time in his career.

Is it possible to have a monoculture? This WA town doesn't think so
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A Muslim leader from a regional WA town says he would like to have a conversation with Pauline Hanson about her ideology following her comments calling for monocultural Australia.

Queensland watch houses overcrowded nearly a year after internal review
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The Queensland Police Union says chronic overcrowding is still putting officers and prisoners at risk, despite government pledges to overhaul the system.

Green drought like 'trying to live on watermelon' for livestock
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A splash of green has returned to New South Wales paddocks that were bare and barren just weeks ago, but the soil is still depleted and so are farmers' bank accounts.

Nude swimmers take chilly plunge in Dark Mofo solstice swim
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Dark Mofo's Nude Solstice Swim marks the end of Tasmania's fortnight-long winter arts festival.

Macadamia orchard area expands up east coast, doubling in size
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The macadamia production area in Australia has more than doubled in the past decade, but the price is expected to hold strong for consumers.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.

First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.

Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately'
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.

Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".

One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.

Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

The records that look set to be broken
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

The Papers: 'Starmer expected to announce exit' and 'Game over'
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's political future dominates Monday's front pages as pressure grows on him to quit.



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