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News from the ABC Australia

Ex-head of Indonesian school meals linked to food poisoning arrested
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The ex-chief of Indonesia's free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe.

Australia faces proposed 12.5pc US tariff over forced labour crackdown
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Australia could be hit with a new US tariff after the Trump administration accused dozens of countries of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour.

St Petersburg attack casts shadow over Putin economic summit
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

An oil export terminal was hit hours before the Russian president's annual economic forum got underway.

Childcare worker jailed for 'cruel and sadistic' assaults on toddlers
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Queensland childcare worker Edwina Ling has been jailed for four years after pleading guilty to more than 80 counts of assault involving three young children.

Yacht intercepted by police off Exmouth allegedly carrying outlaw gang member
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

WA Police and Australian Federal Police intercepted a yacht off the coast of Exmouth in northern WA which allegedly had a Queensland fugitive on board.

Man dies in max security prison after driving ute into police station
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A man has died in a maximum security prison days after driving his car at police officers, narrowly missing them, before crashing into a police station in Western New South Wales. 

Under fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby death
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.

Mother granted bail after allegedly trying to print child abuse material
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The woman's defence argues her daughter took and tried to print the photographs herself for a creative project and they were not predatory in nature.

John Setka faces court over alleged threatening messages
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Former construction union boss John Setka has faced court fighting allegations he sent abusive emails, with his lawyer saying he has received threats on his life.  

Police search 1,000-plus outback mine shafts and dam for missing mother
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

After three days of searching, South Australian police are no closer to finding out what happened to missing mother of two Trisha Graf.

Sex offender evicted after women footballers abandon bush club
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A south-west Victorian football club has apologised after it allowed a convicted sex offender to return to the club after a stint in jail.

'Logic becomes clearer': New EV sales record part of trend
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The monthly sales record comes as nearly half of all new vehicles sold last month were either an EV, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. 

Sydney Morning Herald takes down article after author admits using AI
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The Sydney Morning Herald has taken down an opinion piece defending the use of artificial intelligence at universities, after it emerged its author used AI to write it.

Police allege corporate boss refused blood alcohol tests after hitting five cars
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Private equity baron Joel Thickins is alleged to have crashed his BMW into five cars in Sydney's east, before refusing two alcohol-detecting breath tests.

How one optimal AUKUS submarine pathway became two
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Scrutiny of AUKUS's delivery reveals two "optimal pathways" for Australia's submarines.

ABS estimates 80pc of tobacco consumed in Australia last year was illegally sourced
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The experimental estimates are based on "nicotine metabolite concentrations" detected in wastewater samples, combined with data showing a collapse in spending on legal cigarettes and vapes.

Gold reserves grow at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A big exploration push by Australia's biggest gold miner, Northern Star Resources, has grown the reserves at the Super Pit by 54 per cent in the past six years.

Brigginshaw steps down as Broncos skipper, opens up on Tallis drama
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Ali Brigginshaw relinquishes the Broncos captaincy in her final NRLW season and reveals her view about a club meeting room being renamed in her honour.

Dramatic daylight arrest of NT fugitive, with police shooting car tyre
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Northern Territory police have carried out a dramatic arrest of a 33-year-old man on a main Darwin road, saying the fugitive was wanted for a breach of parole.

Hollywood legend set to bring Finke Desert Race to the big screen
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The gruelling outback Finke Desert Race is set for Hollywood treatment after Marvel's Chris Hemsworth backs a feature-length movie.



News from the BBC World Service

Royal Navy helicopter crash 'deeply worrying' time for families, says PM
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The Ministry of Defence says an investigation into the incident is under way.

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Kuwait says one person is dead after drones hit civilian buildings including its international airport.

Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year.

How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.

Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users report outage
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning.

British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise was 'devoted family-man'
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US

The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Police sent personal details to the wrong person, says alleged Al Fayed victim
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Joanna Brittan says notes about her alleged abuse were sent by the Met to another alleged victim in error.

Key moments of police bodycam footage before Henry Nowak's death
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.

How lifting weights could help you to live longer
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.

Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production, he says.

KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective.

Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'compensation fund'
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.



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