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News from the ABC Australia

NSW Ombudsman slams 24/7 prisoner lock-in as 'unlawful and oppressive'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The NSW Ombudsman says 33 protective custody prisoners at South Coast Correctional Centre were unlawfully locked in their cells 24/7 for up to three months. 

People in urgent need to jump social housing waitlist queue in WA
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The WA government announces plans to undertake the first reform of the social housing waitlist in more than 70 years, with families fleeing domestic violence and homeless people to be among those prioritised for housing.

Brewery fined following legal battle with Queensland council
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A once popular brewery has been fined in court after shutting up shop earlier this year due to an ongoing legal battle with a Queensland council.

Every night these women pledge allegiance to a regime accused of brutalising them
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

As we journey into the heart of Iran, we meet the women who support the clerics and want revenge on the man who killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Strike on UNESCO-listed cathedral leaves another cultural scar on Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The historic Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra suffered "extensive" damage in an attack Ukraine says was targeted at erasing its cultural heritage and identity.

Sydney's oldest trains suspended after teens break into cabin and use horn
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

They have operated on the city's network for almost 45 years, but were abruptly withdrawn from service this week.

Ex-Hawke minister-turned Catholic priest farewelled in Hobart
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Michael Tate — an academic, politician, diplomat and Catholic priest — has been remembered as a generous man whose life was one of "warmth and service to others".

Two more SA hospitals pause birthing services amid staff shortage
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Two more South Australian regional centres are now temporarily diverting expectant mothers as Kapunda Hospital's birthing service is closed indefinitely.

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto breaks silence on assault investigation
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Queensland police are investigating an alleged altercation between the 42-year-old councillor and a 28-year-old man. 

Qld government to set up agency aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The Queensland government has announced it will establish a safeguarding agency in response to a review that found multiple opportunities were missed to stop one of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles. 

38yo man jailed for life over 'highly brutal murder' of 22yo wife in Katherine
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Braden Jentian, 38, has been sentenced to life behind bars for the "protracted and highly brutal murder" of his 22-year-old female partner, whose body was found in a vacant block in Katherine in 2024.

Munster backs Maroons teammate to honour late dad in Origin II
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Queensland captain Cameron Munster is confident prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud in tomorrow night's State of Origin II at the MCG.

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting four cops, biting two, during arrest
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and a group of police officers in regional South Australia. 

El Niño declared by BOM and it could become the strongest on record
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

El Niño is a state which can linger for up to 12 months and disrupt weather patterns across the globe, with Australia especially prone.

Reflecting Pool was painted 'American flag blue' for $20m before turning green
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A $20 million renovation of Washington, DC's Reflecting Pool set out to fix leaks and turn the water blue. Mother Nature had other plans. 

Contempt charge looms for man who allegedly breached suppression order
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A Cairns man who posted details of an extortion case to social media faces charges of breaching a non-publication order. A police prosecutor and a magistrate have warned him about serious legal implications that may come next.

Two men arrested by Dezi Freeman investigators
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Police executed seven warrants at properties across Victoria and New South Wales this morning.

Killer slaughtered chickens before murdering 10-year-old girl, inquest hears
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Biddy Porter's killer was found not criminally responsible for her murder in NSW in 2020. After years of campaigning from her parents, a coronial inquest is examining the lead-up to Biddy's death.

91yo's 'best mate' saved from house fire by quick-thinking police officer
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A fast-acting police officer has saved a feisty Chihuahua from a burning home in the South Burnett. 

Albury ratepayers asked to consider rate hike of up to 42pc over two years
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Albury residents could face one of the largest NSW council rate increases of recent years, with councillors voting to seek community feedback on plans to help address its estimated $18 million of debt.



News from the BBC World Service

Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.

Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.

NHS report told of Nottingham maternity problems before inquiry
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review.

Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
Posted on Monday June 15, 2026

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.

Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
Posted on Monday June 15, 2026

An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut
Posted on Monday June 15, 2026

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.

Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.

No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.

Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
Posted on Monday June 15, 2026

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.



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