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News from the ABC Australia

Push to turn NSW south coast into state's largest national park
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The National Parks Association wants an ambitious 1.2-million-hectare national park spanning from the Illawarra to the Victorian border.

Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The government's announced changes to its tax package are seeking to allay the fierce post-budget backlash from vested interests and some commentators.

Fire authorities failed to meet targets ahead of 2024 Grampians blazes
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

An auditor-general's report finds fire authorities missed planned fuel reduction targets before two disastrous fire seasons and warns properties could be at risk if strategic fuel breaks are not put in place.

Oil flows through strait but Lebanon strikes raise peace doubts
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Some 12.5 million barrels of crude oil have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, US Vice President JD Vance says, but in Lebanon, Israel launched fresh air strikes, raising doubts over peace in the region. 

The pros and cons of retiring overseas with your pension
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

With some foreign countries offering cheaper living expenses, it's no surprise that moving overseas to retire is increasingly attractive to some older Australians. But before you up stumps and book that flight, read this.

Concerns raised about special education training as schools operate below allocation
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Data shows special schools across Queensland are operating with fewer than the number of allocated teachers. 

AFL matriarch stored guns for Dezi Freeman, helped wife get to Australia
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Kay Reid, the mother of premiership players Ben and Sam Reid, reveals that she and her husband Bruce's deep ties to the dead fugitive and his family date back two decades.

'Sleepwalking into a catastrophe': Proposed data centre raises water use fears
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

To its supporters, this proposed data centre will provide much-needed regional jobs, but in the nation's driest state, critics say the draw on river water to cool the machines could be too great.

EV public charger shortage? The data shows drivers rarely queue to charge
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

It's often claimed Australia has an EV public charger shortage, but analysis of exclusive data shows most fast charger sites are not congested.

No princesses, no musical numbers: How Toy Story changed children's cinema
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The multi-billion-dollar franchise has overcome rewrites, accidental deletions and generations of changing tastes to bring Toy Story 5 to cinemas in 2026.

Hanson's 'scary' parental leave views outdated, advocates say
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Pauline Hanson's openness to discuss a winding back of paid parental leave is concerning and harks back to an Australia that no longer exists, advocates say.

The curious case of Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan at the US primaries
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A Democrat is accused of being a Republican in disguise; a Republican is accused of being a Democrat plant. It's primaries season in the US, and suspicions of dirty pool are rife.

Global telco escapes penalty for bank scam texts despite customers losing millions
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A global telco that failed to stop more than 1,000 scam text messages from reaching Australians has faced no consequences, the ABC can reveal.

Friday news quiz: Soccer celebrations, bin battles, phone fails and weather watching
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Today's news quiz is heating up like El Niño. Will you strut like an internet-famous duck or get schooled like Prince George?

Are old buildings the solution to new homes?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

From former post offices to pumping stations, there are buildings with commercial histories all around Australia. Could repurposing them into homes help with the housing supply? 

Man arrested after boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after being called to a popular zoo north of London. 

Live: American superstar in doubt for Socceroos clash, South Africa leaves it late
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Meanwhile, US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos. Follow live.

Zelenskyy warns 'Moscow will burn' as Russian capital comes under attack
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Scores of drones targeted Moscow overnight in what was Ukraine's largest attack on the Russian capital. 

Crows legend Tony Modra seriously injured in crash
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Crows legend Tony Modra has been seriously injured in a truck crash.

Dockers down Cats as Bolton takes mark of the year contender
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Fremantle comes from behind to beat Geelong for a 13th straight game, as Shai Bolton hits the heights at Perth Stadium with a Mark of the Year contender.



News from the BBC World Service

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for Dubai, but calls situation unpredictable
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
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 held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
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.

Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.

Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.

Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

Bostonians bemused as Scotland fans decorate city's statues with traffic cones
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.

The average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.



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