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Slain officer remembered for caring manner to have laneway named after him Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
A Tasmanian police officer who was killed while on duty is remembered for his compassion and care during a memorial service, one year after his death.Â
Pensioner 'living in her own world' causes terrifying cycling crash Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
An elderly woman on a mobility scooter has caused a frightening crash during a cycling race in Germany after riding into the path of the competitors.
The ceasefire deal shows one country's influence and it isn't the US or Iran Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Chinese, Russian and Iranian officials met about a day before the deal was publicly announced, with experts saying it proves Beijing and Moscow helped shape the agreement.Â
Allied health workers walk off the job at Victorian public hospitals Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
The strike involves radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and social workers at the state's public hospitals.
Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
A US Air Force B-52 bomber, designed to carry nuclear and conventional weapons, crashes shortly after taking off at an air base.
'It's like we won the World Cup': Cabo Verde delights in Spain shock Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Cabo Verde fans revel in the biggest shock of this World Cup so far, the tournament debutants holding European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw.
US-Iran 'deal' details are murky but a Trump trend is clear Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
The ceasefire agreement fits a pattern from Donald Trump where the signing of a deal appears to be the major goal and the details often seem a distant secondary consideration.Â
'We'll never do this again': Why the UFC won't return to the White House Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Despite touting the massive success of the White House event, UFC boss Dana White says the company will never stage another event like it. Â
When and how to watch State of Origin Game II between the Blues and Maroons Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Game II of the men's 2026 State of Origin series will be held this Wednesday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here's what to know about the match.
Tree advocates dismayed as Melville council backtracks on canopy protection Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Plans to protect established trees on private property have had a setback in Perth's southern suburbs, with councillors concerned that protections may go too far.
'Afghan women are not weak': Melbourne woman climbs Everest Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
River Ahmad fled Afghanistan in 2018. She has now conquered the world's highest mountain with the dream of helping educate girls in her home country.Â
Cancer patient in remission after 'amazing' outcome of targeted trial Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Ben Whitehead was given just months to live after being diagnosed with a rare cancer that doctors had not seen before. A second clinical trial has delivered hope.
'Ecosystem engineers' returned to desert decades after local extinction Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Wiped off mainland Australia by the introduction of cats and foxes, burrowing bettongs are making a triumphant comeback in outback NSW.Â
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Fishers furious as 1.6km nets trialled near Great Barrier Reef Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The nets are being floated as a replacement for the controversial gillnets, which will be banned from June next year.
Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as ASX falls Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Local shares are in the red despite a Wall Street rally overnight. The cash rate is widely forecast to remain unchanged at 4.35 per cent, after three consecutive rate hikes this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Mum describes 'gut-wrenching' moment baby taken in car theft Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The mother of a baby taken as part of a car theft says more action needs to be taken to keep streets safe, as police continue their investigations. Â
Australian ref explains gesture after World Cup monitor calls for sacking Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The Australian referee at the centre of a controversy around an alleged hate symbol being used during the World Cup broadcast has responded.
'Extraordinary waste': Accused criminals flown from remote areas as courts close Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
WA Police have been forced to fly some accused criminals out of remote communities since the start of this month due to regional court closures sparked by a security dispute.
Live: Israel says Hezbollah has attacked troops in southern Lebanon Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The Israeli military says Hezbollah rockets, an anti-tank missile and mortar shells have been fired towards its soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.
McCullum goes from 'angry to gutted' after Stokes nightclub incident Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum says he went from "bewildered to angry to gutted" after hearing captain Ben Stokes was involved in another late-night incident.
News from the BBC World Service
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups. Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon' Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment". Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning". What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility? Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s. Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard. Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery. Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained. Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley. VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of. The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media. World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings. 'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia' Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday. Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online. When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027. Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead. What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran? Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal. Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
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