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News from the ABC Australia

Prince George heading to Eton College to continue education
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Prince George, who turns 13 in July,  will attend Eton College this September, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William.

WA rail union pushes back on proposal for safety lights on trains
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The state's union for train drivers says a draft bill mandating more lights on trains is "fundamentally flawed" and would not fix motorists' behaviour at level crossings.

Bluey speaks Yolŋu Matha for the first time
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The animated award-winning cartoon series Bluey has been translated into Yolŋu Matha, from north-east Arnhem Land, for NAIDOC Week.

Two men charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney grandfather
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged another two men following an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian earlier this year in Sydney's north.

Qld government accused of campaign to remove Aboriginal people from health roles
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The Queensland government will not deny the existence of "Project Invisibility", a name a barrister says is used internally to refer to the deliberate removal of Aboriginal people from leadership roles.

Advocates call for a rethink on the factors driving male suicide
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

There are urgent calls for more customised support services for men and boys experiencing situational distress.

A-League referee's 'nonsense' decision denies Mbappe penalty
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores two more World Cup goals to bring his overall tally to 14, just two shy of the all time record. But the biggest talking point comes when A-League referee Alireza Faghani denies the French superstar a penalty, with the call slammed by experts.

Live: ASX to slip, oil plunges to 3-month low on reports US to scale back Iran sanctions
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Oil prices sink to a three-month low on reports the US will allow Iran to start selling oil again, while the Australian share market is likely to open lower after big falls across Wall Street's tech stocks. Follow live.

'We don't take s***': American star's ominous warning to Socceroos
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

American midfielder Sebastian Berhalter sends a tough warning to the Socceroos after a physical encounter between the US and Australia in a friendly last year. The two teams meet again on Saturday morning.

Police say man thankful after drug arrest halts lethal mushroom mix-up
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

A man dodges potentially fatal poisoning after allegedly mistaking lethal death cap mushrooms for their hallucinogenic counterparts while illegally foraging in southern Western Australia.

Sandilands reaches settlement over $100m radio contract termination
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Veteran Sydney broadcaster Kyle Sandilands and ARN Media have reached a settlement to end a $100 million contract dispute which had been playing out in the Federal Court.

Farmer fertiliser hope as Iran ceasefire promises to reopen supply
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Farmers are hoping the US-Iran deal will help free up fertiliser supply and lower costs during the winter cropping season.

Women forced to labour in tearoom, run-down wards at NT's busiest hospital
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

From a mother forced to labour in a hospital's tearoom, to a baby sent home with jaundice on a busy night, doctors warn they are no longer able to provide NT patients with the standard of care they deserve.

Trump intensifies pressure on Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The US president levels more criticism at Israel's prime minister and suggests asking Syria to take on Hezbollah "if Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else". 

After the first attempt failed, outback town gives renewables another go
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

This outback town is giving renewable energy another shot as a new solar farm and battery system hooks up to the grid, two decades after a solar array project failed to live up to the hype. 

Live: Australia lowers travel warning for Middle Eastern nations
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Australia has lowered its travel advice warnings for several Middle Eastern countries following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran this week. Follow live. 

Rockliff wants to move forward — but will the parliament let him?
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Tasmania's powerful crossbench forced Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett out the door. Jeremy Rockliff says it's now time to "move forward".

Melbourne gym targeted by arsonists two days in a row
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Police are investigating the second suspicious fire at a South Melbourne gym in as many days.

Queensland sets 65 pc recycling target as waste outstrips growth
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The Queensland government wants to more than double the household recycling rate from 28 per cent to 60 per cent. 

'Unfair on him': Origin coaches back ref after gambling history revealed
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Billy Slater and Laurie Daley come to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after his gambling debt history was revealed earlier in the week.



News from the BBC World Service

'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.

Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.

Prince George to attend Eton College from September
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.

German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".

Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.

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

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.

Why have so few European teams won so far?
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

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?

''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.

Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026

Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.



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