News from the ABC Australia
CJ wowed audiences on The Piano. Now he's sharing a stage with the MSO Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
The Piano taught CJ Jones about friendship and perseverance. He’s now set for his debut on the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert stage at the ABC Classic 100 in Concert.
Farewell: 27 things Virginia Trioli learned at the ABC Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
After almost 40 years in Australian journalism, 27 of them at the ABC, I am now in possession of enough mistakes to claim a small amount of experience.
Art 'like medicine' for accountant turned artist after brain injury Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
After undergoing brain surgery, Cheryl Blacklock can no longer process numbers quickly and has instead found a new life through art, painting faces that appear as visions in her mind.
Help to get Indigenous groups 'out of poverty trap' absent in NSW budget Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
There have been three state budgets since the failed Voice referendum in October 2023, and this year marked the fourth for the Minns Labor government.
'It's an honour': Australian drawn to face Serena in Wimbledon opener Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Australia's Maya Joint will take centre stage at Wimbledon after she was drawn to face Serena Williams in the opening round.
Why this young mum needs to fold 1,300 baskets of washing in three months Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
After experiencing postnatal depression, Danica Slack is thinking outside the box to provide for her children.Â
A tiny pest has decimated WA trees, experts warn it could do the same in Qld Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
A sesame seed-sized pest has destroyed 4,800 trees in Perth. Experts warn Brisbane's hot climate and dense tree population could be the perfect breeding ground for the pest.
Former Qld chief scientist suggests community effort to prevent bird flu outbreak Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Home to the highest number of bird species in Australia, the sunshine state could have the most to lose from a bird flu outbreak.
Olive industry 'buzzing' as diets fuel demand, farmers diversify Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Consumer interest in olive oil has boomed at the same time as growing the produce has flourished, leading to excitement in the industry.Â
First Nations midwifery program leads to healthier babies Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
First Nations babies born through a midwifery program offered at three Melbourne hospitals are more likely to be full term and a healthy weight, a study has found.
Can the Victorian Liberal Party avoid falling apart again? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
The Victorian Liberal Party is competitive in the polls just months out from the November state election. But will party infighting blunt its winning edge?
This boat smuggled tonnes of drugs into a remote Qld boat ramp Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Inside the journey of how the drugs from Australia's biggest seizure reached our shores.
Why fuel price drops won't mean cheaper airfares Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Airlines raised prices for flights in response to high fuel costs but experts say there will be a lag in bringing airfares back down.
Heavy rain to soak Australia's east as un-El-Niño-like weather continues Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
For an El Niño year, 2026 is so far the wettest on record for Australia, and an influx of tropical moisture is about to deliver another round of widespread rain.
Hikers lost near Kosciuszko found by artificial intelligence drone Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Rescuers were able to locate the hikers less than five hours after they were reported missing.
Tony Popovic hits back at discussions about his World Cup selections Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
When the Socceroos team to face Paraguay was named, there were a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA. But Tony Popovic won't explain why.
Australia's 15 native duck species face new threat from deadly bird flu Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Australia's native duck species were already threatened by urban sprawl, climate change, hunting and habitat degradation. Now H5N1 bird flu has been discovered on our shores.
Brewer wants drinkers to think about beer like wine Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
A boutique South Australian malt house is producing flavour-focused malt from barley grown in different regions.
Football helps refugees forge connections in Australia Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
On a crisp winter's evening at Fairfield in Western Sydney, a common passion warms a group of footballers braving the night air.
Should dementia patients be able to choose to die? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026
Families and dementia patients say they should be able to die on their own terms, so why isn't dementia treated like other incurable diseases? What would it take to change Voluntary Assisted Dying laws? Â
News from the BBC World Service
Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend. US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions. Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years. Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive. Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people. Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy. How transparent are the royals being about money? Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth. Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power. Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper. Even if you're fit and young, avoid runs and too many beers in the heat, experts say Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning. UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies. Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira. Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces. What we know so far Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble. Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France. Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat. UK forecast for the week ahead Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Will more comfortable temperatures replace the heatwave soon? Darren Bett has the details. Inside the cold store where it's -18C in a heatwave Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather. Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
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