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News from the ABC Australia

'I object!': What critics are saying about Legally Blonde prequel Elle
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Legally Blonde was an overwhelming hit, so what do critics think of the prequel Elle?

Childcare centre that exposed kids to rat poison stripped of funding
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Melbourne childcare provider has been cut off under new powers that allow the federal government to withdraw funding due to safety breaches.

CSIRO tests show even 10 'detention' basins cannot 'flood-proof' city
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

CSIRO modelling shows even the construction of 10 upstream 'detentions' would not have spared Lismore from the 2022 floods.

Qld seat redistribution turns drive to MP's office from 15 minutes to 11 hours
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

There is widespread anger among voters of an abolished Queensland electorate who will potentially face an 11-hour drive to their local MP's office.

These sexual enhancement supplements contain hidden prescription drugs
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The TGA issues a warning for consumers using sexual enhancement products after an investigation finds several products contain undeclared prescription drugs that could have serious side effects.

Thunderbirds co-captain to lead 'connected' team in grand final repeat
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are looking to win their third premiership in four years, with co-captain Georgie Horjus putting their success down to strong team connections on and off the court.

Helicopter spotlight a 'shining light' for stranded fisherman
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

After more than four hours floating in rough seas, 77-year-old John "Stinker" Clarke was starting to lose hope. Then he saw a light from above.

'No place for the poison of antisemitism': New warning for universities
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The government's Antisemitism Education Taskforce, led by David Gonski, has equipped teachers with new resources to tackle antisemitism and promote "Australian values".

'One of the greatest Antarctic collections in the world' on display in Canberra
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

For most, a trip to Antarctica is well beyond reach, but a new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia gives visitors the chance to explore life in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

Australian horticulture production value hits record $19.5b
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The value of Australia's horticulture sector has more than doubled in a decade, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

North-west Victorian sporting league adopts new concussion app
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A sporting league in regional Victoria is the first to adopt a concussion app aimed at improving communication and accountability around concussions at grassroots sports. 

Uber defends imposing 'disability tax' on riders 
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Uber has defended slugging riders who require extra assistance with a "disability tax", amid ongoing criticism over how it treats people with disability.

'One last crack' to restart Whyalla’s blast furnace as workers face nervous wait
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The aging blast furnace at the Whyalla steelworks could be permanently shut down before the steelworks transitions to a direct-reduced iron plant and electric arc furnace, placing hundreds of jobs at risk.

Paediatrician accused of child sex offences now facing 53 charges
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A Perth paediatrician accused of using hidden cameras to record himself abusing children is now facing more than 50 charges involving 10 alleged victims, with a court told further charges are likely to be laid.

Rex Airlines breached continuous disclosure obligations
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Rex contravened its continuous disclosure obligations and misled the market, the NSW Supreme Court found on Tuesday.

As Trump plays dealmaker-in-chief, the reality on the ground is very different
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Two recent Middle East deals, one in Iran and the other in Lebanon, seem at odds with each other, and show how the Trump administration is running different approaches depending on who it is talking to at any given moment.

Bid to make scam texts easier to detect set to begin
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The changes will come into effect tomorrow and small businesses will need to get in touch with their telco. 

'No genuine opportunity' to prevent crash that killed two women, coroner finds
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

A South Australian coroner says it is an "unfortunate truth" that there was no way for police to predict or prevent a collision that killed a senior police officer and another woman in 2020.

Five tonnes of antibiotics used to combat disease in salmon
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

More than five tonnes of antibiotics were used to treat a disease that killed 9,000 tonnes of fish last summer, Salmon Tasmania says.

Can Bradman Best be a Blues saviour one more time?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

In just two matches Bradman Best has earned a reputation as a State of Origin saviour and New South Wales will be desperate for a repeat of those heroics in the decider.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Another UK heatwave could be on the way
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Serena Williams on Maya Joint match and return to tennis
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.

Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.

Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, as they are knocked out on penalties by Morocco.

Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.

Why £15 durians are being sold at half price - or given away for free
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.



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