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Breaking: Vodafone network crash potentially affecting millions of Australians Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A statement from the company says it is aware some customers are experiencing "intermittent issues" with its service and it is urgently investigating.
Cycling star to miss Tour de France in major blow to Vingegaard's hopes Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Wout van Aert confirms he will miss this year's Tour de France after injuring his elbow.
Farming and film the perfect pairing on this remote country property Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Farmer Brianna Jones has worked on some of Western Australia's biggest film productions, such as Blueback, Sweet As, and The Surfer.
Bird flu kills thousands of baby seals on remote Australian island Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Research has revealed the devastating impact of bird flu on a remote Australian territory where more than 13,000 baby seals are now believed to have been killed by the virus.
Rheumatic heart disease continues to rise in outback community Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Years after losing his sister to a preventable disease, a grieving Gulf of Carpentaria man is demanding urgent action to address a disease found almost exclusively in remote, Indigenous communities. Â
Suspect drone 'neutralised' near Korean World Cup training facility Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Sources confirm Mexican authorities shot down a drone at South Korea's training facility as reports of suspect aircraft rise.
'Find something else': Academics warn of workload as uni rankings released Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Annual university rankings reveal the University of New South Wales is now the highest-rated Australian institution, placing 19th worldwide.Â
First Australian hantavirus cruise ship passenger speaks from quarantine Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
One of the Australians who was onboard the MV Hondius recounts the "huge shock" of a deadly outbreak on the ship, as he looks forward to leaving a Perth quarantine facility and getting a "big hug" from his family.
The rise and fall of Australian theatre-restaurants Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
One of Queensland's last "dinner and a show" venues is selling up, following a long-running decline of theatre-restaurants across the country.
The whipping tree went from a place of pain to one of healing Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
In Western Australia's far north there is a "whipping tree" which for decades stood as a reminder of painful times, but has now become a place of healing and reconciliation.
Live: US and Iran sign agreement to end war Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
After 27 years, Virginia Trioli takes creative leap and leaves the ABC Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
After 27 years as a journalist, broadcaster and program maker at the ABC, Virginia Trioli announces she is leaving to pursue new creative opportunities.
Sell-out shows, cult status line-up: How Dark Mofo catapults artists Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Her headline show at Dark Mofo sold out in just over an hour, something Tasmanian Indigenous singer Miss Kaninna says couldn't have happened without the winter festival's ability to attract "massive, massive" music industry names.
Walker's breakout Origin performance showed us both sides of his coin Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
On Wednesday night, Queensland coach Billy Slater got a glimpse of a glistening Sam Walker-led future, even if the present wasn't quite perfect.
Experts fear algal bloom to blame for disappearance of Whyalla's cuttlefish Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Whyalla is the breeding spot for hundreds of thousands of cuttlefish, but the international spectacle has been cancelled after only dozens have been spotted this year.
Maroons star reveals dad's message before heartbreaking death Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shares the advice his dad gave him before his death after a long battle with cancer.
US and Iran sign memorandum aimed at ending war Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The presidents of the United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Tenants oppose social housing redevelopment advocates say is vital Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
The state government wants to replace about 400 social housing properties moments from the beach with a 2,500-apartment development, but tenants say they will not go.
Live: Migrants will have to 'manage' their culture under a monoculture, One Nation MP says Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
One Nation MP David Farley says migrants would have to "manage" their culture under his party's vision for a monocultural Australia. Follow live.Â
Couple forced to live on verandah for three months awaiting flood repairs Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026
Katherine couple Nicki and Luke Asling have been living on their back verandah for the past three months, after their home was flooded to the ceiling in March. Local renovators say it will take months for all the repairs in town to be completed.
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What's in the US-Iran agreement that's now in effect Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran. Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows. Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008. Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35 Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC. BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division. Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control. UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities. I knew stuttered run-up might get keeper off line - Kane Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee. Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say. Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay. Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week. Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return. US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that. Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound. 'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships. Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 One of the six people on board died in the Texas crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition. AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
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