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News from the ABC Australia

Auction clearance rates fall to lowest level in six years
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Not since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic have sellers seen such disappointing results at auction, with Cotality predicting "a further loss of momentum" in the housing market. 

Colleen Harkin quits Liberal party after praising One Nation
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Liberal Party member and think tank education director Colleen Harkin has quit the party a week after attending a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne.

Student messages mum about 'scary' fight between men on school bus
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Students who witnessed a violent fight between two men on a school bus have been left shaken by the incident.

Bells Beach temporarily closed due to whale carcass washing up
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Victoria's world-famous Bells Beach has been temporarily closed after a whale carcass washed on to shore earlier today.

Speedway plans spark protest
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Residents of Beachmere in Moreton Bay say a proposed speedway track will “fundamentally change the character" of the small coastal town.

Iranian, US negotiators in Switzerland to sort out details to end the war
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance has landed in Switzerland to meet with Iranian leaders and build on the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.

Family concerned over disappearance of 47-year-old Victorian man
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The family of Horsham man Neville Nicholson is concerned for his safety and is desperate for his safe return.

Changes to support regional Queensland patients a 'drop in the ocean'
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Queensland government is spruiking its cost-of-living measures in its upcoming state budget, but advocates say changes to support regional patients are disappointing.

Bird flu detection 'a distant concern' for Victoria, industry says
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The head of Victoria's peak farming group says the detection of the deadly H5 variant of avian influenza in Western Australia is a "distant concern" for Victorians.

Protester tries unsuccessfully to stop voyage as whaling resumes in Iceland
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A protester took an unplanned trip on an Icelandic whaling vessel, as the boat set out while he was in the crow's nest.

Mona unveils $100m underground library packed with rare literary treasures
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

From Shakespeare's First Folio to neon-lit shelves to a curvy kids' section, Mona's new library, Phrontisterion, is anything but ordinary.  

Quick hits: Snakes at Germany's training and a player nicks a ref's watch
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A Curaçao goalkeeper etches out a piece of World Cup history, Germany faces some slippery training pitch invaders and a referee's watch is briefly nicked by a player. Here are today's quick hits.

Live: Warbrick aerial show gets Storm a win in Munster's milestone match
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Will Warbrick scores three tries in a phenomenal outing to help Melbourne to a 42-20 win over the Raiders in Cameron Munster's 250th NRL match. Follow live.

Thunderbirds first team through to Super Netball Grand Final
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.

French soccer coach using Duolingo to help train his Aussie team
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

He may not know the language, but French-speaking William Loison is embracing his position coaching a regional Victorian soccer team with the help of a popular language app.

The people bringing life back to Maryborough's heritage buildings
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Some Maryborough residents are secretly restoring several heritage-listed buildings to their original state, transforming them in a bid to create an entertainment and dining precinct in  the regional Queensland city.

WA football great Cousins taking inspiration from Daniher in MND fight
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

WA football great Bryan Cousins is taking inspiration from the late Neale Daniher in his fight with motor neurone disease, as he pays tribute to son Ben for his efforts in combating addiction.

Bulldogs get the points at Docklands amid big injury worries for Saints
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Western Bulldogs get the points at Docklands against St Kilda to finish round 15, as the Saints lose two key players to injury.

How many clothes should you own? The maths behind a sustainable wardrobe
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The environmental impact of a garment often depends on how many times it's worn. In a sense, every additional wear helps "offset" the garment's carbon footprint.

Inside the decades-long hunt for a Long Island serial killer
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Long Island's Ocean Parkway was – for at least one killer – the perfect place to leave a body. With Rex Heuermann behind bars, some questions remain unanswered. 



News from the BBC World Service

Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026

After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Meet the Curacao keeper who made record 15 saves to keep Ecuador out
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026

Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

True crime's biggest convention faces its own moral dilemma
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026

For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.

Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in Bedford train crash
Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026

British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

Three men die after White City building fire
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The men were rescued from the single-storey building but died soon after, London Fire Brigade said.

Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.

Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Tommy, from Blackpool, will have his artwork shown at the UK screenings of the new Disney Pixar film.

'He's a life saver': The miniature therapy horse that travels by taxi
Posted on Sunday June 14, 2026

Meet Rusty, the pint-sized therapy horse who travels around London in a black cab.



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