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Ex-presidents and stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama centre Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
All living US ex-presidents — with the notable absence of Donald Trump — have joined a star-studded line-up for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential centre in Chicago.
Wife of AFL legend Tony Modra thanks first responders 'who saved his life' Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
The wife of AFL icon Tony Modra has expressed her gratitude to emergency services and hospital staff after the Crows legend was seriously injured in a truck crash in South Australia.
Work on Sydney motorway to resume after sinkholes halted project Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Tunnelling for a new motorway in Sydney's south will recommence after collapses and sinkholes halted the project more than two years ago.
'They simply lied': Iranians devastated as US signs with regime they hoped would fall Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
From inside Iran, citizens say they feel abandoned and forgotten as the United States signs a deal with the regime Washington launched a war against.Â
Man living with motor neurone disease keeps woodwork passion alive Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
After a career in forestry, David Quill uses woodworking to help his motor neurone disease fight.
Union won't rule out more strikes as Victorian teachers reject pay offer Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
State school teachers in Victoria vote to reject the government's 28 to 32 per cent pay rise, despite their union's stance.Â
Western NSW rocked by two earthquakes in the space of 150 minutes Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
A magnitude-3.4 earthquake within the Newmont Cadia Gold Mine site, south of Orange, is felt by people in surrounding areas.
NT's deputy opposition leader dumped for new recruit Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
The Northern Territory Labor party has replaced their deputy opposition leader with a newcomer to parliament, in a move they say will win back the trust and confidence of the people of Darwin.
Australian star Day hops on a cart and leaves US Open mid-round Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Former US Open winner Jason Day leaves the tournament mid-round after injuring his back.
Woman struck man with car 'at speed' in Hobart frontyard, police say Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Tasmania Police say a man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a woman he knew.
Photographers 'ruining' personal moments during World Cup anthems Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Photographers have been allowed to get very close to the coaches during national anthems at the World Cup, but not everyone is happy.
Coalition's renewable energy buffer zones risks projects, report says Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Energy experts have mixed views on what the Victorian Coalition's proposed renewable energy buffer zone policy could mean for the state's energy transition.
Soft plastics recycling booming with consumer buy-in 'biggest constraint' Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Australia's soft plastics recycling industry is operating at nearly triple the capacity it was at now-collapsed national recycler REDcycle's peak, but consumers are yet to be convinced.
Kyle Sandilands reveals new show, plus talks with One Nation leader Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands reveals the details of his next move after accepting a "piddly little" settlement of $12 million in his contract dispute with ARN Media.
Virgin extends travel date for expiring COVID flight credits after criticism Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Customers will still have to spend their COVID-19 flight credits credits by June 30, but will now have more time to travel.Â
In pictures: Alice Springs celebrates 30 years of unique craft festival Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
As the Alice Springs Beanie Festival celebrates its 30th and final year, we're exploring the weird and wonderful handmade creations — and the characters working hard behind the scenes — that have made the annual event so special.
WA mum warns changes to NDIS could take choices away from her son Posted on Friday June 19, 2026
Annette Nicholas and her husband last year became disability support workers to share their "lived experience" of raising 15-year-old son Tre, who is intellectually disabled and also lives with autism.Â
Little-known sport unlocks student's competitive edge Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
An introduction to the little-known sport of boccia has given 10-year-old Florence Nickel, who lives with an acquired brain injury affecting her mobility and speech, a new sense of competition and community.
'Pumped' Australian battler stuns Czech star in Queen's Club boilover Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Australia's Rinky Hijikata scores one of the wins of his career at the Queen's Club Championships.
Live: 'I don't see myself as a bad apple,' KPMG CEO tells parliamentary hearing Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A former KPMG chief executive tells a parliamentary hearing he does not see himself "as a bad apple". Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said. US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered. The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan Posted on Friday June 19, 2026 Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so? Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests Posted on Friday June 19, 2026 Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for Dubai, but calls situation unpredictable Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026. 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'. 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. BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations Posted on Friday June 19, 2026 The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley. Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital. Tuchel's national anthem complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems. Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles? Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration. Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money Posted on Friday June 19, 2026 With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts. 'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the 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. Weekly quiz: How many SpaceX employees just became millionaires? Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse. 'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope' Posted on Friday June 19, 2026 The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo.
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