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News from the ABC Australia

NT Labor MLA caught speeding multiple times, years after fatal crash conviction
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Manuel Brown had his licence suspended for three months last October, which was not disclosed publicly at the time. The Arafura MLA also failed to disclose a conviction over a fatal crash when he was initially preselected for Labor in 2023.

Court hears girl was groomed to repopulate 'post-apocalyptic' world
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A complainant has told a court that alleged NSW South Coast cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm groomed her for more than a decade.

Tech billionaire accused of assaulting partner, cutting $66k Birkin bag with scissors
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A billionaire tech investor accused of assaulting his former partner and stealing expensive gifts he had bought her has his bail varied so he can visit his mother in Sydney.

Australia's mammals are at risk of bird flu. This is what we know
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

While birds are the most likely victims of the deadly strain of bird flu, researchers are also sounding the alarm for native mammals and marsupial species. These are some of the steps being taken to protect them.

Police release video of Townsville gym shooting and shop fire
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Queensland police have released video of a gym shooting and a suspicious shop fire in Townsville in Feburary.

Award-winning artist accused of copying second artwork
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Australian artist Jane Allan, revealed to have previously copied another painter's work, is being accused of a second case of imitation.

New registry established as MND becomes 'notifiable disease' in NSW
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

An MND expert says the registry is a first step to help identify what causes the incurable disease and how it could be stopped.  

Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

South-east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year.

How a discarded coffee cup helped solve a 24-year cold case killing
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Twenty-four years after the killing of a Canberra grandmother, a coffee cup discarded on an east coast road trip leads to the arrest and convictions of her killers.

Has One Nation won the 'family feud' of Australian conservatives?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

There's a "family feud" in Australia's political right, and right now it appears One Nation is winning.

Will Congress demanding US military halt action in Iran end the war?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The US Senate approved a war powers resolution seeking to block military action against Iran on Tuesday. But don't expect the war to end. 

Car crash brings down power pole in Melbourne's north
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Firefighters were called to Leake Street in Essendon North, after a vehicle collision cracked a power pole in half and brought it down across a busy street.

Man charged over former partner's death claims she could have drowned
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Jesse Wahlen Beale, 49, has been charged with the murder of his former partner Crystal Beale, whose body was found in the Brisbane River last February.  

Murray-Darling Basin communities call for balance in review
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Communities across the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for a better balance, as irrigators say water buybacks are hurting their communities. 

UN maritime body starts enacting plan to move sailors out of Gulf
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is being enacted, according to the UN's International Maritime Organization.

Deadly bird flu discovered in second Australian state as virus found in SA
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A third confirmed case of the deadly H5 bird flu has been found in a migratory bird on Australia's southern coast.

What this coal mine sale says about the future of the industry
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

An Indonesian mining company has agreed to purchase a bankrupt Queensland company's assets, which include the Vulcan coal mine in the Bowen Basin.

Christian Brothers spending $1.7m a week on abuse cases
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The Congregation of Christian Brothers Oceania Province has revealed it was seeking to sell off its 36 properties to pay abuse victims, who would be treated as creditors.

Man, 76, dies in plane crash near Northam, north-east of Perth
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Police say a light plane crashed in Malabaine on Wednesday morning, with the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft found dead at the scene.

'We all know each other': Why this local Canberra shopping precinct is thriving
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Local shops are a distinctive feature of Canberra, but while some are thriving, others have fallen into disrepair and offer no sense of community for nearby residents.



News from the BBC World Service

Earlier and stronger heatwaves: How hot could UK summers get?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

England handed reality check by Ghana but remain in strong position after 0-0 draw
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

England's drab performance against Ghana is no cause to panic – but it will not have struck fear into their rivals, writes Phil McNulty.

'They were very passive' - England fans lament Ghana draw
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

Families call for justice ahead of landmark maternity review publication
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The resolution passed on Tuesday was largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.

Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.

Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.

'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
Posted on Monday June 22, 2026

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

The Papers: 'Heat engulfs UK' and 'Ghana be alright'
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

UK braces for record June heatwave and England's 0-0 draw against Ghana leads Wednesday's papers.

How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.



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