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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Teen sensation starts as Spain looks to bounce back against Saudi Arabia
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

After being held to a scoreless draw by Cabo Verde in its World Cup opener, La Roja looks to get its campaign up and running against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Follow live.

Auction clearance rates fall to lowest level in six years
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Not since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic have sellers seen such disappointing results at auction, with Cotality predicting "a further loss of momentum" in the housing market. 

Colleen Harkin quits Liberal party after praising One Nation
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Liberal Party member and think tank education director Colleen Harkin has quit the party a week after attending a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne.

Student messages mum about 'scary' fight between men on school bus
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Students who witnessed a violent fight between two men on a school bus have been left shaken by the incident.

Bells Beach temporarily closed due to whale carcass washing up
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Victoria's world-famous Bells Beach has been temporarily closed after a whale carcass washed on to shore earlier today.

Speedway plans spark protest
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Residents of Beachmere in Moreton Bay say a proposed speedway track will “fundamentally change the character" of the small coastal town.

Iranian, US negotiators in Switzerland to sort out details to end the war
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance has travelled to Switzerland to meet with Iranian leaders and build on the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.

Family concerned over disappearance of 47-year-old Victorian man
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The family of Horsham man Neville Nicholson is concerned for his safety and is desperate for his safe return.

Changes to support regional Queensland patients a 'drop in the ocean'
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Queensland government is spruiking its cost-of-living measures in its upcoming state budget, but advocates say changes to support regional patients are disappointing.

Bird flu detection 'a distant concern' for Victoria, industry says
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The head of Victoria's peak farming group says the detection of the deadly H5 variant of avian influenza in Western Australia is a "distant concern" for Victorians.

Protester tries unsuccessfully to stop voyage as whaling resumes in Iceland
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A protester took an unplanned trip on an Icelandic whaling vessel, as the boat set out while he was in the crow's nest.

Mona unveils $100m underground library packed with rare literary treasures
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

From Shakespeare's First Folio to neon-lit shelves to a curvy kids' section, Mona's new library, Phrontisterion, is anything but ordinary.  

Quick hits: Snakes at Germany's training and a player nicks a ref's watch
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A Curaçao goalkeeper etches out a piece of World Cup history, Germany faces some slippery training pitch invaders and a referee's watch is briefly nicked by a player. Here are today's quick hits.

Sharks antagonist raises Roosters' ire as Tricolours run through the finish
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Roosters finish with a wet sail to beat the Sharks 27-8 as Mark Nawaqanitawase gets a double in a heated but one-sided battle with opposite number Ronaldo Mulitalo.

Thunderbirds first team through to Super Netball Grand Final
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are through to their third Super Netball grand final in four years. Now they wait to see if they will face the Melbourne Vixens or West Coast Fever for a shot at the title.

French soccer coach using Duolingo to help train his Aussie team
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

He may not know the language, but French-speaking William Loison is embracing his position coaching a regional Victorian soccer team with the help of a popular language app.

The people bringing life back to Maryborough's heritage buildings
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Some Maryborough residents are secretly restoring several heritage-listed buildings to their original state, transforming them in a bid to create an entertainment and dining precinct in  the regional Queensland city.

WA football great Cousins taking inspiration from Daniher in MND fight
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

WA football great Bryan Cousins is taking inspiration from the late Neale Daniher in his fight with motor neurone disease, as he pays tribute to son Ben for his efforts in combating addiction.

Bulldogs get the points at Docklands amid big injury worries for Saints
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Western Bulldogs get the points at Docklands against St Kilda to finish round 15, as the Saints lose two key players to injury.

How many clothes should you own? The maths behind a sustainable wardrobe
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The environmental impact of a garment often depends on how many times it's worn. In a sense, every additional wear helps "offset" the garment's carbon footprint.



News from the BBC World Service

Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.

Extreme heat warning extended to four days as temperatures could hit 38C
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

Stokes and Atkinson found 'blameless for violent conduct' as pair return to squad
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

The records that look set to be broken
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026

Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

True crime's biggest convention faces its own moral dilemma
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge Test defeat against New Zealand
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

Disruption to last a week after fatal Bedford train crash
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.

Three men die in White City building fire
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

The men were rescued from the single-storey building but died soon after, London Fire Brigade said.

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026

Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Tommy, from Blackpool, will have his artwork shown at the UK screenings of the new Disney Pixar film.



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