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News from the ABC Australia

Homelessness service concerned by changing demographic in clients
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

As cost of living and housing pressures intensify, a South Australian homelessness service says more young women and single mothers are reaching out for support.

Family of coopers keeping the artisan trade of making barrels alive
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Master cooper Dave Schmeider spent nearly 56 years in the barrel-making trade and reckons his "nose is stuffed" and his body is telling him to "back up"; luckily, daughter, Mell, has followed him into the business.

Live: Panthers with lightning start to lead Wests Tigers
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

NRL premiership winning halves Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai stand on opposite sides as Wests Tigers host the Penrith Panthers in Western Sydney. Follow live.

Inside a Trump-linked plan to turn a communist-era miliary base into a luxe resort
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Ivanka Trump has floated "manifestations" of luxury holidays. Meanwhile, Albanians are claiming "irreversible" ecological damage. Why protests are shaking Albania.

'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card': Biles reveals 'scariest' health scare
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Decorated gymnast Simone Biles shares an undisclosed health scare, telling her social media followers that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week".

Meet the man born, raised and married in his local town hall
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Brian Baker, 95, spent the first 21 years of his life in living quarters at the York Town Hall where his father was caretaker.

Police investigate machete brawl at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police say up to 10 people were fighting inside the station on Saturday night before some boarded a train still armed with machetes.  

Paramedics warn of burnout and trauma as ambulance wait times exceed 'worst case scenario'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Average wait times for ambulances in Tasmania have exceeded worst-case scenario projections, despite extra resourcing, with many staff wanting to change careers, new survey results show. 

'Happening in every university': Students sent to Putin's 'meat grinder'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Lessons look a little different at some universities and technical colleges around Russia this year, as the Kremlin tries to entice students to enlist in the military to cover massive casualties in Ukraine.

Love story: Accepting my body is my greatest achievement
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

I'd take a cure for the pain, but I wouldn't take a cure for my appearance. This is who I am and why should I change myself to make other people more comfortable?

Mourners farewell gangster a day after gunman targets wrong funeral venue
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Dozens of mourners have turned out to farewell Sydney crime boss Lorenzo Lemalu at a funeral held at Lakemba Mosque, in Sydney's western suburbs.

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank, health ministry says
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a seven-month-old baby and wounding his parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. So, what have we learned from their friendly games against Mexico and Switzerland?

Fed-up locals get hands dirty to restore pride in Tablelands town
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Atherton was once named Queensland's tidiest town, but some residents say the main street has become unsightly. Locals have formed a volunteer clean-up crew to restore the Tablelands town to its former glory.

Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

A public hospital and private medical imaging provider have been billing Medicare for some services which are not eligible for bulk billing, according to an internal memo obtained by the ABC.

'Beyond our capacity' to defend sea trade lanes, Shoebridge says
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Greens defence spokesman David Shoebridge says it is "ridiculous" to think Australia's military could defend the nation's global trade lanes, and acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS only invites Australia to a conflict between the United States and China.

How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for Hobart Hurricanes
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Cricket's smallest state says it could become a major player in privatisation, with a potential Hobart Hurricanes deal tied to Tasmania's planned Macquarie Point roofed stadium.

Choirs 'like a big hug' offer antidote to loneliness
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

As winter isolation sets in, community choirs are providing connection, belonging and emotional support.

Could this famous architect-turned-priest be named WA's first saint?
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The life of a world famous architect-turned-Catholic priest is being examined to decide if he should be named Western Australia's first saint. John Cyril Hawes constructed more than a dozen famous church buildings across regional WA. 

Boy on bail charged over stabbing of homeless man in Bendigo
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy who was on bail over the stabbing of a homeless man in Bendigo on Thursday night.



News from the BBC World Service

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Manhunt for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police in the Toledo city say it appears that two people fired weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other".

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert.

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

Why pupils are getting custom school leavers shirts made for their last day
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts.

The Papers: 'Cuts to fund defence spark chaos' and 'Kate the cream of hearts'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The government's defence spending plans feature on many of Sunday's front pages - along with a royal wedding.

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the caretaker who pulled him from the rubble.

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.



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