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News from the ABC Australia

Police investigating 10 years' of threatening letters by 'Scorpio' alias
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Police have asked for the community's assistance to identify the author targeting parliamentarians and religious organisations, who goes by 'Scorpio' or 'Bullit'.

Breaking: ACCC sues Amazon over 'unfair' Prime streaming service
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The consumer watchdog is suing Amazon over allegedly having unfair contract terms for its Prime streaming service. 

How will one of WA's most famous river systems be managed into the future?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Public submissions for the million-dollar draft Fitzroy-Derby water management plan close today. Here's everything you need to know.

Stokes backs Brook as England captain but others aren't so sure
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Ben Stokes says vice-captain Harry Brook has his "100 per cent" support to lead England's Test side, but coach Brendon McCullum is less effusive.

Live: ASX headed for cautious start, Wall Street jumps as AI-related stocks rebound
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Australian share market is likely to start its day relatively flat despite a rebound in oil prices ahead of the next round of US-Iran peace talks. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high. Follow live. 

How a punt on a trial in Italy created the Socceroos' next star
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Cristian Volpato was rejected by two Australian soccer academies. His family dropped everything to go for a trial in Italy. That was the making of Australia's next star.

Osaka channels Kill Bill as Sinner and Sabalenka reverse French misery
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Jannik Sinner is pushed to the brink and Aryna Sabalenka coasts into the second round as both top seeds bounce back from disappointment at the French Open.

Police probe ramraid and suspicious fire in Melbourne's south-east
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Investigators believe unknown offenders rammed a vehicle into a shop in Mentone overnight before a fire gutted the business.

Tourism operator at coalface of bird flu response feels unprepared
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A tourism operator on South Australia's coast is frustrated by what he says is poor communication from authorities about bird flu. He says he saw sick birds weeks ago but did not know to report the sighting.

Live: Treasurer 'willing to engage' on super for under-18s
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he's open to discussing a guarantee for superannuation to be paid for teenage workers but stresses that's not the government's focus at the moment. Follow live. 

Sons remember 'loving' mum after Airbnb guest found guilty of killing her
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Maree Vermont's sons say they never thought hosting Airbnb guests would be dangerous for their mother, who was proud of the home she had built.

Australian Kasatkina finally wins on grass to kick off Wimbledon run
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

After a winless grass-court swing, Australian Daria Kasatkina becomes Australia's first winner at Wimbledon for 2026.

Ill-fated midnight mountain walk in freezing conditions led to 12-day search
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The NSW coroner praises emergency services for "persistence" during the 12-day search for a hiker who set off on an ill-fated midnight mountain walk in sub-zero temperatures while wearing sandals.

Venezuela's earthquake death toll rises amid magnitude-4.6 aftershock
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

As a magnitude-4.6 aftershock struck northern Venezuela, the nation's acting president announced "transitional camps" would be created to house the homeless.

New measures coming to NSW include end to 'one of the biggest rip-offs'
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Motorists, public transport users and wage earners are the biggest winners under new changes across NSW starting from July 1.

Strait of Hormuz strikes likely to disrupt shipping again
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Fresh attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have exposed the fragility of the 60-day ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, which was meant to allow ships to transit through the waterway again.

Midwife hit with $70,000 foreign investment tax after moving to Australia
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A British midwife who migrated to Australia to work at a regional hospital during statewide staff shortages is calling for changes to the law after she was slugged $70,000 by state and federal authorities for the purchase of her home.

'I don't take that trust lightly': Jo Clay elected new ACT Greens leader
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Jo Clay is elected leader of the ACT Greens in a party vote, with Andrew Braddock as deputy leader, ushering in a new era after Shane Rattenbury's 14 years at the helm.

Simpson Desert has never looked better but where are the tourists?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Birdsville, a pilgrimage point for outback travellers, navigates the ripple effects of flood, fuel fears and the cancellation of a massive music festival, when the surrounding country has rarely looked so green and alive.

Homemade production of 'lethal weapons' on the rise
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Since Queensland strengthened its firearm laws in March, one person a fortnight has been charged with possessing a blueprint to make 3D-printed guns.



News from the BBC World Service

Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfare
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces.

New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

How Good Life star Penelope Keith won the nation's heart
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.



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