News from the ABC Australia
This boat smuggled tonnes of drugs into a remote Qld boat ramp Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Inside the journey of how the drugs from Australia's biggest seizure reached our shores.
Why fuel price drops won't mean cheaper airfares Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Airlines raised prices for flights in response to high fuel costs but experts say there will be a lag in bringing airfares back down.
Heavy rain to soak Australia's east as un-El Niño-like weather continues Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
For an El Niño year, 2026 is so far the wettest on record for Australia, and an influx of tropical moisture is about to deliver another round of widespread rain.
Hikers lost near Kosciuszko found by artificial intelligence drone Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Rescuers were able to locate the hikers less than five hours after they were reported missing.
Tony Popovic hits back at discussions about his World Cup selections Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
When the Socceroos team to face Paraguay was named, there were a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA. But Tony Popovic won't explain why.
Australia's 15 native duck species face new threat from deadly bird flu Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Australia's native duck species were already threatened by urban sprawl, climate change, hunting and habitat degradation. Now H5N1 bird flu has been discovered on our shores.
Brewer wants drinkers to think about beer like wine Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
A boutique South Australian malt house is producing flavour-focused malt from barley grown in different regions.
Football helps refugees forge connections in Australia Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
On a crisp winter's evening at Fairfield in Western Sydney, a common passion warms a group of footballers braving the night air.
Should dementia patients be able to choose to die? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Families and dementia patients say they should be able to die on their own terms, so why isn't dementia treated like other incurable diseases? What would it take to change Voluntary Assisted Dying laws? Â
One Nation won Farrer. Winning over Farrer is another matter Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Farrer residents decisively voted to change their once-safe seat. They are now putting Pauline Hanson and One Nation to the test.Â
The deadly H5 bird flu is here. These global numbers could be a warning Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
The deadly H5 bird flu has finally hit Australia. Here's how other nations have coped with the virus.
The dry heart of Australia is now awash with water Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
The myth of an inland sea lured 19th century European explorers into the heart of Australia. But where they found only desert, this year it's awash, with water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre now the best some locals have ever seen.
John Williamson on what it means to be True Blue in 2026 Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Now that folk and country music legend John Williamson is 80, he wants to spend less time touring and more time at home eating his own tomatoes.Â
Why hasn't the global economy completely collapsed? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
An unfortunate side effect of the incompetent and erratic negotiating tactics of the Trump administration is that some of the underlying stories in the global economy can get overlooked.
Venezuela's quake began with a 'soft shake' and then the lights went out Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
As a rare one-two punch of earthquakes hit Venezuela this week, residents in the capital Caracas watched in horror as buildings shook and were sent "pancaking" before their eyes.
Defence home loan subsidy to change after veterans left worse off Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Critics say the scheme, which offers subsidised home loans, lumps Defence members and veterans with uncompetitive rates.
Shock results from peptide test reveal 'life-threatening' ingredients Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Doctors warn of an "enormous" risk of overdose after testing of a popular unapproved weight loss peptide reveals the product had double the strength of what was listed on its label.
When you buy merch at a gig, bands aren't making as much as you'd think Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Three years after a defining flashpoint in the dispute over merchandise cuts, venues and artists are still at an impasse.
ABC 5050 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Bluey's friends, glam rock and where to look for rainbows Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right; the other is wrong. But there's a catch.
Singles ditch apps and head to the bush in search of love Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Forget swiping right, singles are being urged to head to the bush in their search for real-life romance.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend. Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years. Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people. Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard. Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget. Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused. How transparent are the royals being about money? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth. Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper. Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital. Even if you're fit and young, avoid runs and too many beers in the heat, experts say Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning. Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira. Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure 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. What we know so far Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble. Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France. Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat. UK forecast for the week ahead Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Will more comfortable temperatures replace the heatwave soon? Darren Bett has the details. Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather. 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. Living with parents again? How to make it work while saving to move out 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. How male infertility is still not getting enough attention Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 How could the system better support men who have been told they might have a fertility issue?
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