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News from the ABC Australia

Driver found 'eating Maccas' in car that crashed into Sydney fountain
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The CBD fountain sustained minimal damage after a French national allegedly drove into the water feature early this morning.

New political candidates to be allowed $15,000 donations under Victorian changes
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Six months out from the state election, Victoria had no rules governing donations due to the High Court finding in April that the laws were unconstitutional.

Unsafe toys reaching kids' hands through online giants
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Products that may already be banned in Australia are being sold by retail giants including Amazon, Temu, AliExpress and Ebay.

Damning report questions what counts as a home in Tasmania's 10,000-home target
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A financial review into Tasmania's soon-to-be-axed state housing authority says it relies too heavily on spreadsheets, and noted problems with transparency and effective decision-making.

Sheepskins go from being worthless to in demand in a year
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Just 12 months ago, Australian sheepskins were worthless and being dumped in landfill. They are now in hot demand amid a surging merino wool industry.

'Perverse logic' over abortion, Barnaby Joyce tells Sydney crowd
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Nine months out from the NSW election campaign, One Nation recruit Barnaby Joyce has appeared in Sydney, declaring politicians are fearful of losing their jobs.

Black market adapts after Qld's illicit tobacco and vape shop crackdown
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Queensland's crackdown has reduced visible illicit tobacco sales, according to a public health researcher, but the black market has adapted, prompting calls for the tobacco excise to be cut.

Medical clinics closing down 'like dominoes' with new bulk-billing model
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Kalbarri residents will be forced to travel more than 100 kilometres to visit a doctor when the regional WA town's only GP clinic closes due to financial pressure.

Live: Oil prices rise on US-Iran uncertainty, ASX to open higher with AI stocks at record highs
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Oil prices jump to a one-week high as the US and Iran provide conflicting updates on their peace talks. The Australian share market is likely to start higher after a surge in AI stocks on Wall Street overnight. Follow live.

Former Canberra Liberals leader leaves party citing 'toxic culture'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Former Canberra Liberals Leanne Castley has resigned from the party, saying she "can no longer be part of an organisation ... with such a toxic culture".

Trump names inexperienced ally as intelligence director
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Bill Pulte, who is known for publicly attacking the US president's political enemies, would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies.

Cancer patient's stem cell transplant struggle highlights need for more donors
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Sarah Taylor is one of approximately 1,200 Australians urgently waiting for a life-saving stem cell transplant. Advocates say Australia's registry is "ridiculously small" compared to other nations, leading to potentially fatal consequences. 

Green top-scores and Ellis stands tall as Australia levels ODI series
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Nathan Ellis shines with the ball, while Cameron Green tops the run-scoring for Australia in a 41-run ODI victory over Pakistan in Lahore.

Strongest storm in half a century caps off your top WA weather photos for May
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

May delivered Western Australia bursts of sunshine, brief spells of rain and long stretches of dry skies that left many wondering when winter would finally arrive — until it did with a bang.

Starmer condemns handcuffed teen's death as police response sparks protests
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The British prime minister said he "felt sick" while watching video released by police of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed while he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

$1m lifeline for stalled opal museum after $30m in grants ran out
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Construction of the museum boasting the world's greatest public collection of opalised dinosaur fossils has been on hold since the project ran out of money last year.

Live: Marles says Australia wanted three second-hand subs all along
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The defence minister says the new AUKUS deal that will see Australia buy three second-hand Virginia-class submarines from the US is what the government had wanted all along. Follow live. 

Emotional Ukrainian star not accepting silence from Russian players
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Ukrainian star Marta Kostyuk says it is unacceptable for Russians to stay silent on the war, especially after Daria Kasatkina's defection to Australia.

Animals displaced, residents say, as controversial sports project green lit
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A sports development in Sydney's north-west has been accused by residents of killing and displacing wildlife.

Dieback disease killing mango trees is spreading in the NT
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

At a field day in the Northern Territory, mango growers were desperate to learn what could be done to stop the spread of mango twig tip dieback.



News from the BBC World Service

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.

Key moments from police bodycam footage
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.

US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".

Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".

'Difficult' day for passengers due to Tube strike
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spree
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.



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