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News from the ABC Australia

Putin says Russia will press on despite fuel shortages
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting diplomatic overtures from Ukraine.

'It's who we are': Albanese issues impassioned defence of multiculturalism
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issues a defence of CGT changes from the budget and Australia's multicultural society.

Teen charged twice in three days over alleged stolen car pursuits
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A 14-year-old boy charged twice in three days after allegedly leading police on stolen car pursuits is among several incidents prompting the police union to call for tougher bail laws in the ACT.

ICAC hears uni executive sacked the day he rejected colleague's pay rise
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The ICAC inquiry has heard a former University of Wollongong executive was dismissed on the day of a disputed salary increase.

Plaque unveiled for man who died trying to save teenager
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The plaque remembers 22-year-old Aidan Becker, who was killed when trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from an alleged machete attack at Mernda train station in March.

Bronze tugboat propellers worth $2m stolen in WA's north
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Thieves have allegedly made away from a WA mining town with 8 tonnes of tugboat propellers, with the copper estimated to be worth an eye-watering $2 million.

Network 10 strikes last-minute deal to extend broadcasting in SA and NSW
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Two regions in South Australia and one in New South Wales were set to lose access to free-to-air Network 10 services in coming days, but a new agreement means coverage will continue until the end of September.

How a handshake may decide Slater's Maroons coaching future
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Billy Slater says he will not sign another contract to be Queensland State of Origin coach, but that does not mean he will not continue in the role.

Woman feared 'being sent to hell' if she escaped cult, court told
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

An alleged victim of cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm has told a court she began experiencing extreme anxiety as she pondered an escape from a property on the NSW South Coast.

Bruce Lehrmann loses legal bid for Brittany Higgins documentary footage
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been knocked back in a bid to gain access to raw documentary footage which featured Brittany Higgins.

Surgeon sounded 'exhausted' a week before fatal crash, brother says
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The brother of Royal Hobart Hospital doctor Artyom Avetisyan says the cardiothoracic surgery registrar sounded "extremely exhausted" in the week before his crash death.

Two Qld state electorates to be abolished after review
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Significant changes were made to 50 of Queensland's 93 electorates by the independent Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC).

Alleged Russian spies charged with new espionage offence
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Crown prosecutors presented a new bench charge for the couple of conspiracy to commit espionage.

Jillaroos, jackaroos and an iconic event: The Brunette Races in pictures
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

More than 800 people from across northern Australia hit a remote outback cattle station over the weekend for the iconic annual Brunette Races.

Blues coach Daley to answer critics after Origin III
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Laurie Daley says he will address criticism about his performance as Blues coach once the State of Origin series is over.

Lauryn Hill credited with reshaping music and inspiring generations
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

American musician and actress Lauryn Hill has been recognised with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards by the Black Entertainment Television network in the United States.

Three new bulk-billing GP clinics opening in Canberra
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Three new bulk-billing GP clinics are opening in Canberra, but questions remain about how they will be funded and staffed long-term.

Teenagers charged after alleged crime spree in Melbourne's south
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The pair are alleged to have robbed fellow teens in Frankston and Cranbourne while driving a stolen car before being arrested in Dandenong.

Four ways to turn tinned chickpeas into a delicious dinner
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

From comforting curry to hearty soup, these easy recipes will get chickpeas out of the pantry and onto the menu.

Broncos winger dropped after string of driving offences
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

In a statement, the club confirmed the 24-year-old had been issued with a notice to appear in court and would not be available for the next NRL game. 



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policy
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Mum rescued from rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The tobacco industry is grappling with declining demand for traditional cigarettes.

Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.

'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.

Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.

Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.



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