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News from the ABC Australia

Kaylee McKeown a victim of her own brilliance as three-year wait goes on
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Backstroke superstar Kaylee McKeown leaves the Australian Swimming Trials frustrated as her own world record remains just out of reach.

Child detainees in Queensland allegedly locked down for entire weekend
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Children incarcerated at two south-east Queensland youth detention facilities were allegedly locked down for an entire weekend due to staff shortages that have prompted dozens of workers across the state to walk off the job.

Man charged over alleged harassment of Bondi royal commission witness
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The man from northern NSW was also found in possession of neo-Nazi material during a search warrant on Thursday. 

Australians face a 'binary choice' as One Nation soars, says Chalmers
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hits out at Pauline Hanson's ties to Gina Rinehart and questions whether she actually stands for battling Australians.

Gold Coast ruck the latest AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Gold Coast Suns ruck Max Knobel is banned over a homophobic slur during a VFL game, meaning he will be unavailable until after round 17 of the AFL season.

Bluesfest creditors owed $7 million, financial report reveals
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A report into the cancelled Byron Bay Bluesfest reveals creditors are unlikely to be repaid the millions of dollars they are owed.

Rosemarie Campbell's family responds to damning inquest findings
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The family of a Gold Coast woman who died following complications from a surgery performed by Reza Adib have called for accountability and meaningful change in the wake of damning inquest findings.

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The men were accused of carrying out the attack on the popular Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people, many of whom were Chinese tourists.

Live: Broncos' NRL premiership defence in tatters after 42-point flogging
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The downward spiral of the Brisbane Broncos' NRL season has continued, as the reigning premiers fell to a sixth-straight defeat. Follow live.

Live: Crows keep Bulldogs at bay as Treloar returns after 'strange' absence
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The Western Bulldogs struggle in their bid to erase a major deficit as Adam Treloar spends the third quarter on an exercise bike. Follow live.

Pauline Hanson reveals Gina Rinehart's role in One Nation policy making
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Pauline Hanson speaks of her "respect" for billionaire Gina Rinehart , becoming emotional during a speech recalling her time in detention.

BHP bracing for strike after WA workers back industrial action
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Unionised workers at BHPs operations in Port Hedland could walk off the job as soon as next week after endorsing protected industrial action.

Adelaide defence lawyer pleads not guilty to sexual offences
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Andrew Graham enters not guilty pleas to two counts of rape and one charge of compelling a person to sexually manipulate an offender.

Former Qld Labor ministers accused of political interference at CFMEU inquiry
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The probe has wrapped up its tenth block of public hearings with explosive new allegations of political interference levelled against senior Palaszczuk government ministers Mick de Brenni and Grace Grace.

Tasmanian premier links minister's court action to Integrity Commission
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Premier Jeremy Rockliff links comments made by the boss of the state's Integrity Commission to a question about former minister Madeleine Ogilvie's Supreme Court action.

Hanson gets emotional revisiting decades-old Abbott feud
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

As Anthony Albanese stood in front of a Medicare banner and Pauline Hanson put her hand out for donations, voters could be forgiven for thinking the election was two months, not two years, away.  

Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for stabbing death of niece in Darwin
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Andrew Mungatopi has been sentenced to 10 years and two months in prison for the fatal stabbing of his niece in a Darwin backyard in 2024.

Death in custody inquest finds evidence of complacency and incompetence
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A NSW coroner recommends conduct reviews for medical staff over their treatment of a prisoner who died within a day of entering Australia's largest prison.

Prosecutors cast LA arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Jonathan Rinderknecht's attorney countered that a hilltop blaze was triggered by fireworks, not his client, and that the massive Palisades inferno that killed 12 people was a separate fire set by others.

'Passing the baton': RecipeTin Eats founder adopts new canine companion
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Nagi Maehashi, the founder of RecipeTin Eats, introduces her new canine companion Jaffle.



News from the BBC World Service

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

"Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.

'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

'A van was set alight and pushed towards my home'
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

People tell the BBC they are afraid to stay in their homes, as a nurse is confronted by masked men on her way to work during a second night of disorder in Belfast.

An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet among fans for historic Knicks win
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

A star-studded crowd saw the New York Knicks score a winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the last seconds of the game.

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter's shooting in US
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The mother of Lucy Harrison, who was shot by her father at his Texas home, demands further inquiries.



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