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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Martin on fire as Geelong take the early lead in Perth
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Thursday night football features the match of the AFL round, with ladder leaders Fremantle up against third-placed Geelong at Perth Stadium. Follow live.

Auditors unsure when Snowy 2.0 will be finished
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

An audit into the mega hydro-electric project in the NSW Snowy Mountains has outlined five recommendations.

NT government reveals scale of bungled smart meter rollout
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The Northern Territory's main energy retailer, Jacana, reveals about 5,000 customers — thousands more than previously thought — have been caught up in a smart meter bungle leading to long delays in their billing.

Bruce Lehrmann makes legal bid for Brittany Higgins documentary footage
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to order the company behind a film involving Brittany Higgins to hand over raw footage.

Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

He said that too many NATO allies failed to support the US on Iran in what he called a "shameful" denial of access, basing and overflight.

Fashion boss was 'scary and violent' in alleged rape, trial hears
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A woman says she was scared to leave the Byron Bay holiday home of a Melbourne man, who she alleges forced her to engage in 11 non-consensual sex acts over a four hour-period.

Mental health concerns raised weeks before Aubrey Donahue's death, inquest hears
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The inquest heard Mr Donahue's mother had shared concerns about his mental health in the weeks leading up to his death.

Call for youth foyer to help tackle homelessness in the NT
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Youth homelessness rates remain stubbornly high in Central Australia and advocates are renewing calls for a transitional housing model for young people to be established to tackle the issue.

Gina Rinehart says Qld should give some of its islands to Elon Musk
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The mining magnate, speaking at the National Bush Summit, also talked about how she believed Townsville could become a base for the Israeli military. 

Giants not sweating on Greene contract extension talks
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The Giants are keen to retain Toby Greene, but they are happy to wait until the 32-year-old is ready to make a call on his future.

Migration dips as Coalition accuses government of failing to meet targets
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Net overseas migration remained above 300,000 last year, fuelling opposition claims Labor has locked in an unsustainable new normal despite the number of arrivals continuing to fall.

Pensioner living in car has 'lost faith' in system as he waits for house
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Despite upcoming changes from the WA government to overhaul the housing waitlist, a 68-year-old living in his car says he has lost faith in the system as an advocate calls for faster action.

A big orange bulldozer is ploughing its way through the political arena
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Four years ago, Australians decided they didn't want a bulldozer for a prime minister. But now if Gina Rinehart has her way, a big orange one will be ploughing her way through the political arena.

Magpies admit Hill is 'a long way away from playing footy'
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Bobby Hill returns to Collingwood training, but coach Craig McRae says it will be some time before the 2023 Norm Smith medallist is ready to play in the AFL again.

Greens leader apologises for comparing premier to Russian dictator
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The leader of the Tasmanian Greens has apologised for likening Premier Jeremy Rockliff to Joseph Stalin, the infamous Soviet dictator.

Government buys back $430m worth of water for Murray-Darling Basin
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A $430 million Murray-Darling Basin water buyback sparks a fresh political fight over the balance between food production and environmental recovery.

Eviction notice for elderly Melbourne renter ruled invalid
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

HousingFirst has lost its bid to repossess the inner-east Melbourne property of an elderly tenant who disputed the validity of a rental increase.

Qld CFMEU likely used organised crime methods, criminologists say
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Leading criminologists have told an inquiry the CFMEU likely used organised crime-style methods to control the construction industry.

Jury told ex-MP accused of fraud had 'no idea' about visa process
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Lawyers for Daryl Maguire have argued he had "no idea" about the visa process at a trial examining his alleged involvement in a fraudulent visa scheme. 

'Took my breath away': Afghanistan gallery opening soon at Australian War Memorial
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson is asked about an invitation issued to Ben Roberts-Smith, who has been accused of war crimes, to the upcoming opening of a new gallery space dedicated to Australia's service in Afghanistan.



News from the BBC World Service

What's in the US-Iran agreement?
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

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.

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

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

Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Thousands of unmarried women were pressured to give up their babies between 1949 and 1976.

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'.

Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.

Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

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.

From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

'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.

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.



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