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'Ecosystem engineers' returned to desert decades after local extinction Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026
Wiped off mainland Australia by the introduction of cats and foxes, burrowing bettongs are making a triumphant comeback in outback NSW.Â
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Fishers furious as 1.6km nets trialled near Great Barrier Reef Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The nets are being floated as a replacement for the controversial gillnets, which will be banned from June next year.
Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as US-Iran deal sends stocks soaring Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Wall Street rallied overnight, with the Dow closing at a fresh high. Here, the cash rate is widely forecast to remain unchanged at 4.35 per cent, after three consecutive rate hikes this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Juveniles arrested in Townsville over car stolen with baby inside Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Six young people have been arrested after a ute was stolen with a baby inside.
Australian ref explains gesture after World Cup monitor calls for sacking Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The Australian referee at the centre of a controversy around an alleged hate symbol being used during the World Cup broadcast has responded.
Accused criminals flown out of remote communities as WA regional courts shut Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
WA Police have been forced to fly some accused criminals out of remote communities since the start of this month due to regional court closures sparked by a security dispute.
Live: Israel says Hezbollah has attacked troops in southern Lebanon Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The Israeli military says Hezbollah rockets, an anti-tank missile and mortar shells have been fired towards its soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.
McCullum goes from 'angry to gutted' after Stokes nightclub incident Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum says he went from "bewildered to angry to gutted" after hearing captain Ben Stokes was involved in another late-night incident.
The beer scientist turning his attention to recording rare orchid species Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Robert Mitchell's interest in rare orchids in the area around Frankston results in him naming three and penning a research paper.
Live: Shadow treasurer says CGT inquiry 'running roughshod over democracy' Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says the two-day Senate inquiry into the government's budget measures is "running roughshod over democracy". Follow live.
NSW premier's $2 million promise to a murder victim's mother Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Chris Minns commits funding for a legacy project in memory of slain Central Coast woman Audrey Griffin.
California governor accuses Trump of launching politically motivated investigation Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom, a longtime political rival of the Republican president, says federal agents have in recent days been knocking on the doors of his friends and former employees, asking for records.
'Highly migratory': Shark cull won't improve beach safety, expert says Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Culling sharks would not reduce the risk of attacks, a marine biologist says, as the family of Sydney shark attack victim Leah Stewart says she has a "long road to recovery" ahead of her.
EPA investigates fish kill after major fuel spill from tanker truck Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
About 2,500 litres of fuel spilled into a creek on the NSW South Coast after a tanker became stuck on a dirt road 30 kilometres south of its scheduled delivery location.Â
Are Australia's environment laws still 'broken'? Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The clearing of koala habitat at a Brisbane school has enraged advocates and raised questions about the federal government's sweeping changes to national environment laws.
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Algal bloom information 'inconsistent', amid survey of health impacts of the bloom Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Volunteers surveyed more than 200 people who reported a range of symptoms during the algal bloom outbreak not represented in the SA government's health advice. A disability advocate says health information has been "inaccessible" and "inconsistent".
Brother believes pregnant 20yo could have been Ivan Milat's first victim Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
A family says its private investigation suggests Keren Rowland's 1971 disappearance and death is linked to serial killer Ivan Milat as an inquiry hears claims of missing records, lost exhibits and unanswered questions.
Police watchdog review imminent amid 'unfair public attack' accusation Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
The police watchdog is set to deliver its findings into an investigation of the response to Lindy Lucena's death after her family called for scrutiny.
Legendary band Australian Crawl reforms for first time in 40 years Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
Australian Crawl will lead a major line-up of classic Australian acts across a run of shows later this year.
Hospital call from Melbourne's outer north leaders Posted on Monday June 15, 2026
A group of councils in Melbourne's north is calling on the state government to spend $45 million to buy land to begin planning for a hospital and train station.
News from the BBC World Service
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups. Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced. Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online. Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley. Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon' Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement. Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained. Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery. Henry Nowak killer's sentence referred to Court of Appeal under unduly lenient scheme Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. Man arrested for allegedly pushing woman in front of bus in 2017 Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 A 44-year-old man is in custody over the incident where a woman appeared to be shoved into the path of a bus. Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed. Boy was 'playfighting' before fatal stabbing, court told Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media. VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' Posted on Tuesday June 16, 2026 Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of. 'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027. How will social media ban work and when does it start? Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027. Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead. Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma. How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror' Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Preston Davey died in hospital in July 2023 after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands. Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests. Is the convertible heading into the sunset? Posted on Monday June 15, 2026 UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
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