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Bird flu prompts Papua New Guinea to ban Australian chicken and egg imports Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Australia's largest chicken meat buyer, Papua New Guinea, suspends Australian poultry and egg imports due to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, even though Australian authorities say there is no evidence the virus has spread.
Heartbroken Daryl Braithwaite will miss everything about performing Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The Aria Hall of Fame inductee speaks emotionally to the ABC about his decision to give up live performances, saying it has broken his head to see how appreciative people have been.
Quick hits: Ronaldo's records and Trump's special World Cup job Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo makes a bit of World Cup history as Gianni Infantino offers an update on the future of the hydration breaks and Donald Trump is given role at this year's final. Here are today's quick hits.
Breaking: Headline inflation down, but underlying inflation highest since 2024 Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Underlying inflation allows economists to look beneath the daily noise of random price movements to see what the economy's broader inflationary pressures are looking like.
Bondi terror attack hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on father Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Ahmed Al Ahmed has pleaded not guilty to allegations he assaulted and intimidated his father during an incident in March.
One CDU employee has been back paid $242k amid $4m stolen wages bill Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has been directed to back pay more than $4 million in wages after it was found to have underpaid more than 800 professional and academic staff members between 2016 and 2022.
'Doesn't seem right': Why Socceroos won't play for a draw against Paraguay Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
A draw would be enough for the Socceroos to progress from their World Cup group, but according to defender Jason Geria, playing for anything less than a win does not sit right with this group.
Farming couple who met at bus stop celebrate 70 years of love on the land Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Farming couple Bill and Val Collins share their secrets to a long marriage as they celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary.
Karl Stefanovic's interview with Tommy Robinson taken offline Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Today show host-turned-podcaster Karl Stefanovic has had his interview with far-right extremist Tommy Robinson taken down from social media and podcast platforms.
Qantas A380 to be inspected urgently after cracks found Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Airbus says it will inspect 16 A380 planes, including one Qantas plane, after cracks were found in a key wing component.
Fossilised teeth plug 30-million-year marsupial evolution gap Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
A few teeth found in an outback fossil deposit have helped fill in a 30-million-year blind spot in Australia's evolutionary history.
Townsville apartment building manager guilty of rape, sexual assault Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Four women, who had accused Alexander Terry of sexual assault and rape, gave evidence in a District Court trial.Â
Origin 'named and shamed' for failing to pass on lower electricity prices Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Treasurer David Janetzki says Origin "appears not to be doing the right thing" by increasing prices in regions where price drops were predicted.Â
Kangaroos dominate Australia's AFLW squad for historic Ireland clash Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
North Melbourne has the most players of any club selected in Australia's squad for the inaugural AFLW representative match against Ireland.
England's hunt for attacking spark fruitless, as 'positivity' takes over Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
England say they need to stay positive after a dour goal-less draw against Ghana, positivity that is hopefully easier to find than shots on target were against the Black Stars' low block in Boston.
Illegal e-bikes crushed after Tweed-Byron police crackdown Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Police on the NSW Far North Coast have confiscated and crushed 35 e-bikes, and warn even more could soon be trashed as the crackdown continues.
Congregants say final goodbye at funeral for church Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Anglican Bishop Keith Joseph is farewelling churches as his diocese pays its obligations to child abuse victims.
Victorian taxi drivers face punishment for refusing short trips Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The government is expanding its "two strikes and you're out" rules to include drivers who refuse to take passengers with assistance dogs or who knock back short trips.
Concerns raised about WA worker shortages amid vocational training drop Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The number of West Australians enrolled in apprenticeships and traineeships is the lowest in five years after a post-COVID spike in numbers.
Tasmanian farms at risk from new invasive pest, the serpentine leafminer Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The insect has been found at a commercial grower in Tasmania's north-west. It damages the leaves of the plants it attacks and can reduce crop yield.
News from the BBC World Service
No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty. Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra. Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year. The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates. Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen? Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all. Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday. Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm. Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said. Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz. England held to goalless draw by Ghana Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium. Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty? Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston. From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe. Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs? Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather. Weather for the week ahead Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.
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