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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Geelong forced into late change ahead of crucial clash against Gold Coast
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The Suns try to make history at Kardinia Park, as Geelong looks to bounce back with a win to jump into the top three. Follow live.

Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture.

Qld deputy premier short on sympathy for 'juvenile grubs' in youth detention lockdown
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Jarrod Bleijie says children inside youth detention centres are largely to blame for lockdowns, and it's the staff that need protection.

Parton says Canberrans are 'more vulnerable' after budget's release
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The Canberra Liberals and the ACT Greens issue their responses to the ACT budget, criticising the government's fiscal plan, principally around cost of living, transport and overall management of the territory's finances.

Ivan Milat suspected in 11 additional murder, missing persons cases
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

A parliamentary inquiry has heard a police taskforce identified 11 unsolved homicide and missing persons cases with potential links to Ivan Milat.

Unsecured creditors of iconic music festival to get 11c in the dollar
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The iconic Byron Bay music festival may have been trading while insolvent for months before it collapsed, according to a new liquidator's report.

Queensland sugar miller aims to reopen next week following cyber attack
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Mackay Sugar tells growers it is aiming to restart cane processing early next week, after a cyber attack forced it to stop on Wednesday. 

Prison term 'inevitable' for former school principal, court hears
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

A former school principal is staring down a prison term after robbing a "vulnerable" teenage girl of her innocence, a Tasmanian court has heard.

Wild scenes in Mexico City as fans fill the streets after World Cup opener
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Thousands of Mexican fans spill onto the streets of Mexico City after El Tri's opening World Cup triumph against South Africa.

Killers of Greenbushes man show no remorse during sentencing
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

A judge said the men, who were convicted of killing 68-year-old Raymond Smith during a drug-fuelled home invasion in the WA town of Greenbushes, showed no remorse.

Billionaire says $150m court loss no reason to change approach to native title
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has defended his company's approach to Indigenous agreements after a court ordered the miner to pay $150 million in compensation to the Yindjibarndi people.

Australian sprinter's death in Thailand came weeks after her 25th birthday
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The brother of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton remembers her "bright smile" and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of grief and support.

Court hears of 'tragic mistake' that caused fatal Canberra crash
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The daughters of a motorcyclist killed in Canberra's north tried to reach him for their nightly phone call as he lay dying on the road, an ACT court has heard.

Ex pro cyclist Rohan Dennis reported for driving while disqualified, ABC understands
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Rohan Dennis was handed a suspended sentence last year for the events leading up to the death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins in December 2023.

Teenager arrested over stabbing death of 21yo man in Tennant Creek
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy after a man was fatally stabbed in a street in Tennant Creek overnight.

Medical care of Floreat double-murderer to be focus of inquest
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The main focus of a coronial inquest into the death of a Perth mother and her daughter will be the medical care their killer Mark Bombara received in the lead up to the double-murder suicide, a coroner reveals. 

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic signs extension through to Asian Cup
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic gets his contract extended just days before Australia's World Cup kicks off to take the national team through to next year's Asian Cup.

Why this fashion designer sells her clothes on social media not shops
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Katharina Mildren's clothes have attracted legions of fans online and she ships items around the world, but there is one place you will not find her garments: in a shop.

Murderer's mum uses ChatGPT to tell court of son's 'caring nature'
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The mother of a man found guilty of murdering underworld figure Gavin Preston has told the Supreme Court her son has always been polite and considerate.

One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser moved over protest concerns
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

A One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne has been moved to an undisclosed location after several protest groups vowed to demonstrate outside, the party says.



News from the BBC World Service

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people after outbreaks
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

Grooming survivors prosecuted as children still being failed, Baroness Casey tells BBC
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.

'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.

'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament?
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti.

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?



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