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News from the ABC Australia

Rainforest village back in business after deluge destroyed road
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Visitors are returning to the mountain village of Paluma, north of Townsville, 16 months after access was cut.

France records 4,000 deaths in three days in record European heatwave
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

More than 150 million Europeans swelter in "extreme heat", which scientists say has been the worst the continent has ever recorded.

Designer featured on Gardening Australia fears NDIA change a threat to his life
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A central Victorian garden designer who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy says sudden changes to his NDIS plan put his life at risk. 

Socceroos to play Brazil at Lang Park after World Cup
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The first of the two friendlies will be at Brisbane's Lang Park on September 25, and the second at Townsville on September 29.

Quick hits: Canada's emotional match-winner and scenes in rural Kansas
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Canada's heroes tread new ground, South Korea's extreme reaction to going out and scenes in Algeria's home away from home. Here's the five quick hits from the World Cup.

Previously unseen archives reveal history of Australian merino wool
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

More than 1,000 kilograms of wool samples, lab notes and technical drawings spent decades gathering dust in a British home. A Victorian sheep farmer just brought them back.

Live: Maroons recall veteran for Origin decider after Blues' bombshell
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Billy Slater recalls Patrick Carrigan for State of Origin III as he names his squad for the decider at Lang Park. Follow live.

Qld government dumps plan to turn gold mine into pumped hydro
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A $6 billion dollar project to rehabilitate a gold mine and turn it into a pumped hydro power station has been dumped by the Queensland government. 

Live: Taylor brushes off low polling and says rebuilding trust takes time
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says it will take time for the Coalition to win back the trust of voters. Follow live. 

NT Police says public has no need to be concerned about new officer class
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Northern Territory Police Force has moved to reassure Territorians that new, armed public safety officers due to hit the beat from today are fully trained to carry guns.

Perry and Gardner dominate India to get World Cup revenge
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A powerful partnership by Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner carries Australia to the greatest run chase in Women's T20 World Cup history, knocking India out of the tournament.

Queensland set for brief warm-up before weekend cold snap returns
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Queensland will see a brief midweek warm-up with temperatures rising into the mid-20s in the south before a short-lived cold snap returns over the weekend. 

Live: Renewed Gulf hostilities put markets on edge, ASX poised for small gain
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Wall Street was weighed down by another bout of selling in the tech sector. The ASX is priced to edged higher despite renewed hostilities in the Gulf

Baby, young boys pulled alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The three children are among at least 33 people rescued during a weekend multinational operation that continued searching for survivors, while thousands remained unaccounted-for.

Telstra phasing out CAN Radio phone system amid customer safety concerns
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Telstra's Customer Access Network Radio has been a lifeline for many for more than 40 years but its technology has reached the end of its life. Customers now fear a new system will not be as reliable in an emergency.

Royal commission spotlight falls on 'unregulated cesspool of disinformation'
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The "cesspool" of anti-Jewish material on social media is set to be examined when the antisemitism royal commission resumes this week.

Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

All Australian veterans will soon have access to claim compensation for health issues, fulfilling a royal commission recommendation, but those conscripted during the Vietnam War say their advanced age means their claims should receive priority.

Man charged with murder after woman shot on the Gold Coast
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court, charged with murder, after he allegedly shot and killed a woman on the Gold Coast.  

The national program teaching a 'hushed topic' to boys and girls
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Educators behind a national program teaching high school students about periods and pelvic pain hope it will encourage empathy.

Australia and Vanuatu set to sign strategic pact after months of negotiations
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty.



News from the BBC World Service

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister
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.

England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Agnew: 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.

Navy will build hybrid 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.

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.

27 flights, 24 matches: The carbon cost of Fifa president's World Cup tour
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

World Cup 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.

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US

Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Are Iran the unluckiest side in the tournament's history?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.



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