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News from the ABC Australia

$700,000 required to provide 'vital' palliative care
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Hervey Bay residents are calling for the state government to provide crucial funding to prevent a hospice facility from closing its doors.

Dog swept out to sea rescued from island 800 metres off coast
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The large pooch swam 800 metres to a nearby island after being swept off rocks at Batemans Bay.

The sliding door moment for 'awestruck' Diamonds bolter
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now a Diamond.

Miley Cyrus emails and emoji texts amid Melbourne film festival data leak
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Melbourne International Film Festival customers receive strange texts and emails after a data breach linked to the event's third-party ticketing system.

Suppression order for name of a high-profile Queensland man stands for now
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The name of a high-profile Queenslander entwined in an extortion charge must temporarily remain under wraps while police prepare an application to prevent it from becoming public knowledge.

Brisbane man on trial for punching death of man outside country pub
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

It was a "boys' trip to the races" that went wrong, a Supreme Court jury in Toowoomba has heard. 

Councillor called a narcissist, accused of bullying council CEO in court
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

A Snowy Monaro councillor has accused the industrial relations commission of sanitising his statements in a case over bullying of his council's CEO. 

Influencer's chat with Sydney nurses recorded for 'protection', court told
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

An Israeli content creator involved in an online video chat where two Sydney nurses allegedly threatened Israeli patients tells a court he recorded his chats for his own protection and published their conversation because he was "really worried about their statements".

'Happy [and safe] shooting!' AI chatbot's chilling message
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

An investigation into how AI chatbots respond to violent requests produces "deeply disturbing" results, as OpenAI denies ChatGPT encourage crime.

Historic journey along Overland Telegraph Line captures the imagination
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

If you saw a car in the central Australian outback you wouldn't expect it to be a vintage 1925 Studebaker ... let alone two of them, driven by two men called Brenton.

Teen charged with violent extremist offences allegedly planned school attack
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Queensland Police say a 13-year-old boy posed an "imminent threat" to a Maryborough school.

'Panic started to set in': Woman rescued from quicksand on Adelaide beach
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

A relaxing sunset walk at the beach with a friend turned to panic for a young woman after her leg got stuck in quicksand, prompting a rescue from police and fire crews. 

Police investigate nine-week-old baby's 'serious' head injuries
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Queensland Police are investigating after a nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital earlier this year with "serious" head injuries.

Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base. 

Beauty queen's accused killer allegedly told friends immigration took her
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The murder trial of Mark Sheridan Waden has heard allegations he killed his then-partner Priscilla Brooten during an argument almost eight years ago, after the American former beauty queen learned he was having an affair with a colleague.

New Wieambilla property owners send message about respecting the lives lost
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The son of Wieambilla police killers says the new owners of the property are open to maintaining a memorial at the site to the slain officers.

Euphoria season 3 finale recap: Guns, drugs and Rue's fate
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Here's your recap of season 3, episode 8 of Euphoria. There are spoilers. You have been warned.

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog to get follow-the-money powers
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The new powers will allow IBAC to pursue taxpayer funds through subcontracting arrangements and labour-hire companies. 

Maroons hit with double injury blow ahead of Origin II
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Queensland's task of levelling the State of Origin series has become more difficult after confirmation two of its stars have been ruled out of Game II at the MCG.

NT WorkSafe charges health department over hospital aerosol can death
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

WorkSafe charges Northern Territory Health with failing to comply with health and safety duties over the death of a mental health in-patient at Royal Darwin Hospital in 2022.



News from the BBC World Service

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

Satellite images suggest Iran's strikes are more precise and extensive than US acknowledged
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file release
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The documents will offer a fascinating internal insight into how government works, including the way information flows and disagreements.

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to patients
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday.

Girl, 13, dies in hospital after river rescue
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Police say the girl went missing in the river close to the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall.

Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive.

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

Athlete awarded £149k after boss made her travel 800 miles for a meeting he didn't attend
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".

Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

Euphoria actor understands backlash to third - and final - season
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Toby Wallace stars alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in the teen drama.

Ten of the greatest World Cup kits - and what makes them so iconic
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

Beyoncé's Grammy-winning director explores his grandfather's role in Biafran war
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

The former England and Wales coach died on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final.

Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

MPs to debate NHS single patient record after data concerns
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.



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