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News from the ABC Australia

Daryl Braithwaite announces end to live performances
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Australian vocalist, former Sherbet frontman and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Braithwaite says he is stepping back from singing live. 

Union passes 'no confidence' vote against SA's top cop and deputy
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

South Australia's police union passes a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the police commissioner and his deputy, despite the top cop saying the move was "not reflective" of the feedback he received from officers.

Suspended Qld police officer facing an array of charges granted bail
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

A suspended Queensland police officer arrested over alleged offences against multiple women has been granted bail.

Court told alleged cult leader groomed girl to have 45 of his children
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

William "Little Pebble" Kamm has denied allegations he groomed a girl for more than a decade after he was accused of declaring in phone calls that it was her "mission" to become his queen. 

Family feels 'defeated' as mining company fined over worker's death
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Family members of Gavin Feltwell, who died on site at a central Queensland mine, say he was "incredibly safety conscious" as the company is fined $310,000.

Kids Helpline crisis interventions on the rise again towards COVID high
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Kids Helpline says a growing number of Australian young people are requiring immediate emergency help, with a concerning trend around crisis interventions.

Two dead in car crash in Tasmania's south
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Two vehicles collided at Old Beach in Tasmania's south earlier today. The two occupants of one of the vehicles have died at the scene, while the other driver is uninjured.

Senior Albanese minister clashes with Pocock over top-secret AI copyright claim
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plans to let AI companies train on Australian copyright material.

Angus Taylor refuses to commit to a multicultural Australia
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The opposition leader, pressed multiple times on whether his party still supported multiculturalism or endorsed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's vision of a "monoculture", refused to commit to either.

NT Labor leader defends office culture in 'unique' political workplace
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Northern Territory Opposition Leader Selena Uibo has defended her handling of workplace misconduct allegations in her office, saying it is a "highly-charged political environment that is unique and unlike most workplaces".

Jail for man who sexually assaulted 76-year-old in aged care home
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

A 76-year-old woman was left "crying buckets" after being sexually assaulted in a Mid North Coast aged care home, a court hears. Her attacker has now been jailed for 12 years.

Video of nurse allegedly threatening Israelis excluded from court case
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Lawyers argued the viral video clip from an online chat with an Israeli influencer breached NSW laws prohibiting recording private conversations without consent.

'Shaman' and partner withheld magic mushrooms use before fashion icon's death, inquest hears
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

A coronial inquest is investigating the death of Adelaide fashion icon Carol Foord, who used magic mushrooms as an alternative treatment prior to her death in June 2024.

New Mariners owner snubs women's side, coach told services not needed
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

A new owner has been confirmed for struggling A-League club the Central Coast Mariners, but it has only bought the men's team and the club's academy, leaving the future of the women's team in doubt.

Alessandro Circati chose Australia over Italy. His dad approves
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Alessandro Circati's decision to play for the Socceroos raised eyebrows within his family in Italy, but his father says they now realise that, deep down, he's not Italian.

Man fined for selling 19 tonnes of horse meat to greyhound trainers
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

A Wagga Wagga man will be more than $40,000 out of pocket after selling tonnes of horse meat to dog trainers in NSW and Victoria.

SA pushes for AI data centres as industry says it's not asking for subsidies
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The South Australian government is pushing for the state to become home to billions of dollars' worth of artificial intelligence data centres, but says it will seek to regulate their water and energy use. 

Poultry producers warn bird flu would be 'catastrophic for Tasmania'
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Tasmanian poultry producers are ramping up biosecurity measures, as they prepare for the arrival of a deadly strain of bird flu. The state government has stressed that it's well prepared, but says euthanasia is "definitely possible" if there's an outbreak in commercial poultry.

Chihuahua Jet takes to the air as more pets allowed in cabin
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

An Australian airline is allowing small cats and dogs on a range of flights, with other passengers appearing unconcerned about sharing the plane with furry creatures.

Students protest AI amid growing national concerns
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

As Australia tracks toward becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence infrastructure, a group of high school students is demanding stronger regulation.



News from the BBC World Service

Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.

Bright Horizons nursery chain served safeguarding notice by Ofsted
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The Bright Horizons nursery chain may not be meeting safeguarding and welfare needs, Ofsted says.

Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

Major incident declared after bus crash near roundabout in Wales
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Police said the crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.

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.

Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.

Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.

Is watching football bad for your health? I tested my body to find out
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo?
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his team-mates.

Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.

New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.



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