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News from the ABC Australia

'Have to get me off at gunpoint': The fight for people's right to live on boats
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

For Australians on the brink of homelessness, dilapidated boats have become a way to stave off sleeping on the streets, but many are being removed from these vessels amid a safety crackdown.

What Matthew Flinders and George Bass can teach us about male friendship
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Flinders circumnavigated and named Australia. Impressive stuff, but he also wrote many impassioned letters and lived a life full of crushes.

How US soldiers helped inspire a religion on a remote island in Vanuatu
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

On Vanuatu's Tanna Island, I immerse myself in a culture that worships a shape-shifting spirit known as John Frum.

Torn urethras and Oscar nominations: Jackass's journey to infamy
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

For more than 25 years, prank franchise Jackass has been delighting teens and terrifying parents. Now the gang is heading to the cinemas for what could be their last ride.

Live: Kane double act saves England after massive scare against DR Congo
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Harry Kane strikes twice after half time as the Three Lions fight back to defeat DR Congo 2-1 and progress to the Round of 16. Follow live.

Canada becomes latest country to join Eurovision Song Contest
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

While Canadian Céline Dion gave Switzerland its second Eurovision victory in 1988, next year will be the first time Canada competes in the song contest.

Life now tougher for borrowers than 17pc interest days, analysis finds
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Who had it tougher on housing? These stats may put the generational debate to bed.

Pat Conroy to announce defence shake-up aimed at cost blowouts
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy is set to appeal to the Labor faithful to get behind AUKUS as he announces a defence shake-up targeting wasteful spending. 

'I can't breathe': Police who handcuffed Henry Nowak being investigated
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Student Henry Nowak, 18, died while handcuffed by police in the English city of Southampton, after calling out "I can't breathe" and "I've been stabbed".

Two people dead after collision in Victoria's south-west
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Two people have died after a collision near an intersection about 30 kilometres north of Colac, in Victoria's south-west.

Heroin overdose warning after multiple Victorians unknowingly take drug
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

One person has died and multiple people have overdosed across Victoria, leading to the discovery of heroin in substances thought to be methamphetamine or cocaine.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The lead singer and a founding member of the Village People disco group has died at the age of 74.

Uni HR boss had 'target' on her back after opposing $400k direct hire
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

As concern spread around campus about the potential creation of a new $400,000 vice-president role as the university went through a restructure, the head of HR says she felt she had a 'target on her back" for opposing the role.

Karl Stefanovic to be dumped from radio show, defends 'legitimate interview'
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Karl Stefanovic will be dumped from his new radio show amid fallout from his interview with Tommy Robinson, the ABC understands.

Inquiry hears police lack resources to solve cold cases
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

An inquiry into missing people and unsolved murders has heard from families frustrated that police can't follow up on new leads quickly.

Indonesian tech entrepreneur jailed over Chromebooks purchase
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Indonesian tech entrepreneur and former education minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years' jail in a corruption case linked to the procurement of Google Chromebooks.

Hird confirms spot in Essendon coaching race
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

James Hird is officially a contender for Essendon's senior coaching position, as the club continues the process of finding a permanent replacement for Brad Scott.

Accused killer denies murder but admits burning woman's body, court told
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Johnathan Paul Parker allegedly told a friend that he had strangled his housemate, Krystal Marshall, and asked for help to dispose of her body, a court has heard. 

Fraud trial hears of businesses paid $30k for hiring Chinese nationals
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Wagga Wagga businessman Alan Eldridge tells the NSW District Court he received a $30,000 payment for employing a Chinese national through an initiative introduced to him by former NSW MP Daryl Maguire.

Former ACM executive Antony Catalano's case adjourned until October
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The former Australian Community Media executive is accused of assaulting his wife at their St Kilda penthouse in March.



News from the BBC World Service

Watch full highlights as England come from behind to beat DR Congo
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.

Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.

Is Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".

Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".

Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Schools will need to fund some of the increase, which unions say will further stretch existing budgets.

'Time for him to pay' - Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president's appeal fails
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The writer's lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.

England into last 16 - what is their path to the final?
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16

England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.

Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The Word Cup has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service (SMPS) has found.

Has football fever taken hold in the US?
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.

Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

It looks like an ordinary house - but our tropical garden is packed with poisonous plants
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it.

Is it really happening this weekend? What we do and don't know about Taylor Swift's wedding
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.

A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

Lowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.

England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
Posted on Wednesday July 01, 2026

England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.



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