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News from the ABC Australia

Three people evacuated from suspicious blaze on busy Melbourne road
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A fire that engulfed a tobacco shop on Bridge Road in Richmond early this morning is being treated as suspicious.

With no taxis and limited public transport, town's doctors revert to home visits
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

When their local taxi service folded 18 months ago, Beechworth residents struggled to get to their medical appointments.

'Wake-up call': Research reveals Queensland's skin cancer burden
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Middle-aged Queenslanders undergo almost 1.5 million skin cancer procedures a year, according to one of the studies.

Woman 'still here to see grandkids grow' welcomes free HIV treatment in SA
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

When Kath Leane was diagnosed with HIV almost 40 years ago, she feared she would never see her children — let alone her grandchildren — grow up. But the antiretroviral treatment which helped make that possible is today being made free for all South Australians.

Intelligence reports Germany under threat from extremists and foreign powers
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Moscow-recruited saboteurs, Chinese spies, Iran-backed Islamist militants and violent neo-Nazis are growing problems, says intelligence service BfV. 

Australia to play Poland in Davis Cup tie in Brisbane
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The countries will face off in a 2026 World Group I tie at the Pat Rafter Arena on September 19 and 20.

Report details link between attacks on Jews and online 'spikes of hate'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The royal commission has heard new research which found anti-Jewish hate increased online both after October 7, 2023 and the Bondi Beach terror attack in December.

Relief for home owners in limbo after property acquisition backflip
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Dozens of homes on the Sunshine Coast have been spared after the Queensland government decided they were no longer required for a massive new public transport project.

Two people fighting for life after suspicious Gold Coast house fire
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A suspicious Gold Coast fire has left two people with life-threatening burn injuries and a third person with non-life-threatening injuries.

Manhunt in Monaco after parcel bomb injures Ukrainian businessman
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Police have declined to identify the presumed target of the blast, but several sources say it was Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, a permanent resident of Monaco who has acquired Cypriot nationality

New laws for e-mobility devices in effect from today: what you need to know
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Laws for e-bike and e-scooter riders come into effect from July 1: we've unpacked the changes for you

Renewed push to ban 'conversion practices' in Tasmania
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Tasmania was the last Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise homosexuality, but since then it has gone on to pass some of the country's most inclusive legislation. There's one final frontier — conversion practices.

Socceroos coy on penalty preparations for World Cup knockout game
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Socceroos know their knockout game against Egypt could come down to penalties, but they aren't revealing anything about their strategies.

The condition that causes people to get lost in their own home
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Some estimates suggest up to one in 30 people may be affected by a condition that has been described as a lifelong inability to orient oneself — even in extremely familiar surroundings.

One of the best movies of 2026 cost less than $1 million
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

It's officially halfway through 2026 and the year so far has brought cinematic delights as well as a fair share of silver-screen stinkers. Here are our critics' top picks.

Coalition avoids direct One Nation messaging in daily talking points
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Coalition talking points, obtained by the ABC, make almost no direct mention of One Nation despite the minor party surging in the polls.

Do you have what it takes to best our travel quiz?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Where would you find the iconic Forrest Gump bench? And do you know where this bridge is?

Why we should think twice before anointing Brisbane Olympians
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Australia’s brightest young sporting talents are being tipped for Brisbane 2032, but experts warn it may be too soon.

Photos show room where police allege Thai teenager was last seen 
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

New photographs reveal the cluttered room where 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was allegedly murdered by Australian man Simon Peter Carman.

New financial year, new rules and how today's changes affect your wallet
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A bunch of new rules come into effect today. Find out how they could impact your finances. 



News from the BBC World Service

Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.

Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.

England right-backs Quansah and James miss training
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.

England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

Frank Gardner: Key points from defence spending plan
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.

Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.

Red Arrows to get new jets replacing ageing Hawk
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The RAF air display team will get new aircraft under plans for a "British Jet Trainer System".



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