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News from the ABC Australia

De Minaur and Hijikata bundled out of Queen's Club quarterfinals
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata both go down in the Queen's Club Championships quarterfinals as they prepare for Wimbledon.

'Mystery being unfurled': Remarkable histories of 225yo Sydney home
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

When the Tedesco family bought a sprawling property called Chelsea Farm in the Hills Shire district, they knew nothing of its more than 220-year history.

Women postpone going into safe houses until pets have homes
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

One woman has told the ABC she may have never left her abusive former partner if she had not been able to secure a safe home for her dog.

Qld minister tight-lipped about 'Project Invisibility' Indigenous sackings
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Under the direction of Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek, eight Indigenous directors have disappeared from the boards of south-east Queensland's cultural institutions.

Why these retirees won't give up the 3.30am starts and 14-hour shifts
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

When the alarm goes off at 3.30am in this freezing outback pit-stop, it's music to the ears of the volunteer bakers who happily spend their winters in a bakery like no other.

Peanut industry confidence returns after Crumptons takes over Bega sites
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

After being tossed a lifeline last year, Queensland's peanut harvest is in full swing with plans in place to help the industry thrive once again.

Gold Coast council reconsiders return of ocean pools
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Its been decades since ocean pools had a presence along the Gold Coast shoreline. Now, council is considering whether they could make a comeback after strong community interest.

The women planting the seeds of a flower farm movement
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Women looking for a new career or to invest in themselves are turning to micro flower farms, but pricing their blooms against industry giants can be challenging. 

What does it mean for a nation to be a 'monoculture'?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Pauline Hanson has called for Australia to reject multiculturalism and be "monocultural". So what does it involve and are there any nations overseas that show what it might look like in Australia?

Not so long ago, politicians cared about the optics of big donations
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

One Nation's dramatic return to the national stage seems to have dashed any sense of restraint or shame about ties to wealthy donors.

A Sydney startup built an AI porn empire. There are serious questions about child abuse material
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The ABC traced a Sydney startup to one of the world's biggest AI pornography sites and found what experts say is child abuse material.

Tectonic plates are shifting as Trump's diabolical Iran deal plays out
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Just as Netanyahu's claims to be able to influence Trump have now become a burden to him, Trump's limited capacity to influence Netanyahu spells just as much trouble for peace in the Middle East.

How blind faith in the internet helped a man fulfill a World Cup promise
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The general advice is if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. For Ash Jurberg, a punt on an anonymous message on LinkedIn sent him to the World Cup and fulfilled a 16-year-old promise to his sons.

A suspected Australian H5 bird flu case could be 'deeply concerning'. Here's why
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Over recent years avian influenza has made its way across the globe. Now Australia has a suspected case. Here's what we know.

The road to Australian citizenship for separated Afghan sisters
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Five years ago, Adiba was separated from her sister Arya as she fled Afghanistan. Now the Ganji siblings have reunited in Melbourne and are on their way to obtaining Australian citizenship.

Zombie director Yeon Sang-ho says AI wants to 'fold' us into one
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho is ringing the warning bell over AI's potential to strip humans of their individuality with his new zombie film Colony.

How police are unravelling Dezi Freeman's support network
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

As police continue the investigation into Dezi Freeman's support network, experts say those who aided him might have shared similar ideology.

Baby twins Artie and Jack were born deaf. Watch them hear their mum's voice
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

An Australian-first eight hour surgical feat had one main purpose — for Artie and Jack to hear their mum's voice at the same time.

'Everything's just so wrong': Inside the country town that turned to One Nation
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

In just a few short weeks, a small country town became One Nation heartland. It is a blueprint for how the party can turn Australia orange. 

As Trump praises 'very smart' leaders in Iran deal, Qalibaf is on the rise
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

When Iran and the United States inked a deal on the war this week, one unlikely figure on the Iranian side emerged from the shadows of the negotiations and into the open.



News from the BBC World Service

Video shows scene of Bedford train crash as passenger describes aftermath
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".

What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene

PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.

The US star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".

'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?

Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.



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