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News from the ABC Australia

Police worker shot dead by radicalised teen unpreventable, inquiry finds
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

An inquest into the shooting death of Sydney police accountant Curtis Cheng has found there was "no reasonable opportunity" for law enforcement officials to intervene prior to the shooting.

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $US113 billion United States cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century.

Court system 'in a shambles' after transcription service goes bust
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

There are fears mass redundancies at Australia's main transcription service could leave court cases around the country in limbo after it was revealed VIQ Solutions would be wound down.

Princess Catherine hugs young mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The Princess of Wales joined in a hospital cancer ward celebration for a young mum who completed chemotherapy.

Australia's biggest barramundi fishing competition under way after flood delay
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The country's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition is under way on the Northern Territory's remote Daly River, after the tournament was delayed by six weeks due to extensive flooding.

SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one year later. 

'A lot of confidence' for Ash Gardner ahead of T20 Cup
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Ash Gardner will hit Australia's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up matches full of confidence after a half-century in the last of three informal hit-outs against South Africa.

Israel's military crossed a tank over a major Lebanese river. We found where
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Images of the first tanks to roll over Lebanon's Litani River were posted online this week. ABC NEWS Verify has found the spot where Israel's military crossed.

Bail matter adjourned for 13yo boy charged with violent extremist offences
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The teenager's bail application has been adjourned until later this month and transferred to the Maryborough Children's Court.

Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt" a deal with Tasmania can be reached if the commercial interests line up, following a round of courting from premier Jeremy Rockliff.  

Government accused of misrepresenting NDIS cuts in heated hearing
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The federal government has been accused of selling its cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a crackdown on fraud, while instead pursuing billions of dollars of dramatic savings by slashing participant packages.

Everything you need to know about the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Australia's favourite classical music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens, how to listen and details about the ABC Classic 100 in Concert.

Ogilvie's portfolios redistributed following resignation from Tasmanian cabinet
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The premier says there will be $1 million in savings from not appointing another minister and instead redistributing Madeleine Ogilvie's portfolios within cabinet.

Public servant claims threat of $4m damages bill in golf course fight
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

A South Australian public servant taking the state government to court over a controversial redevelopment in the Adelaide Parklands says he will continue to fight the case despite it potentially leading to him losing his house or becoming bankrupt.

Farmers are increasingly embracing change, and it's bringing them hope
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

When grazier Matthew Peart took over his family's organic beef operation almost 20 years ago, his pastures were rundown, and the future looked bleak. But now, he's unashamedly optimistic, and a new report suggests he's not alone. 

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for UN Security Council seats
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided UN Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

Looking for another show like Off Campus? Right this way
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Hannah and Garrett's steamy love story might be on ice, but we've found more romance and yearning to tick your comfort-viewing boxes.

Man critically hurt when bus smashed into tree dies in Perth hospital
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

A 61-year-old man who was among seven passengers hurt in a bus crash in Wanneroo in Perth's north dies from his injuries, with police yet to confirm why the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Sex discrimination commissioner slams gender definition proposal
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner condemns a proposal to reinstate biological definition of sexes as a "step back" for women.

Socceroo O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.



News from the BBC World Service

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.

How misinformation about student's murder sent two people into hiding
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

The Papers: 'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy'
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

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

Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.

Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday
Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026

The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.



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