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News from the ABC Australia

Live: Piastri starts Monaco GP seventh, Ferrari boss returns from hospital
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts tonight's Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, as the teenager aims to continue his impressive run. Follow live.

Six filmmakers had 10 days to make a movie overseas. See how they went
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

From illegal fishing in the Philippines to Michael Jackson impersonators in Las Vegas, catch up on the films from the very first week of Race Around The World.

Several infrastructure projects put on backburner as ACT 'at peak construction'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Some ACT government infrastructure projects, including health, emergency services and sports facilities in North Gungahlin, will be deferred to save about $700 million over four years.

ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time — by the numbers
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Thousands of Australians voted in this year's ABC Classic 100. Here's what the numbers told us about your listening habits.

Famous outback race claims another life after serious motorbike crash
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

A motorbike rider has died in the Central Australian outback after a Finke Desert Race crash, with the two-day event expected to continue as police investigate.

Who gets to write symphonies beyond Beethoven and why it matters
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Beethoven's Ninth has topped the ABC Classic 100 countdown for the fifth time. We explore its mystique and shed light on composers following in Beethoven's footsteps.

Pauline Hanson tells Ben Roberts-Smith supporters she's 'walked in his shoes'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Pauline Hanson says, like Ben Roberts-Smith, she knows what it is like to face a criminal trial. 

Daniel Turpin named as diver killed in WA shark attack
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The family of a 35-year-old diver who died after being bitten by a shark has described him as "an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean".

SA Police investigating after man dies after 'ineffective' taser arrest
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police are investigating an incident at Clare, in South Australia's mid north, where a man became unresponsive during an arrest.

Suns ruck investigated for alleged homophobic slur in VFL match
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The AFL's integrity unit launches an investigation into fringe Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel for an alleged homophobic slur during a VFL match.

'Right' decision: Lakemba Nights stallholders save thousands under changes
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Considered as Australia's largest cultural festival, the Lakemba Nights food markets has been attracting more people every year amid the event's rising costs.

As rape allegations engulf MAFS UK, Channel 4's former boss says the risks were always there
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Married at First Sight UK could be axed as its broadcaster, Channel 4, awaits an external review into the program and serious rape allegations before "deciding what happens next". 

Live: Tempers flare at the MCG as Blues surge in heated Bombers clash
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Carlton looks to continue its resurgence under interim coach Josh Fraser after Sydney surges to a thrilling two-point win over St Kilda. Follow live.

Homelessness service concerned by changing demographic in clients
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

As cost of living and housing pressures intensify, a South Australian homelessness service says more young women and single mothers are reaching out for support.

The barrel-makers at the heart of Tasmania's whisky industry
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Master cooper Dave Schmeider spent nearly 56 years in the barrel-making trade and reckons his "nose is stuffed" and his body is telling him to "back up"; luckily, his daughter, Mell, has followed him into the business. 

'Embarrassing' Tigers humiliated by Penrith, Sharks down Dragons
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The Penrith Panthers thrash Wests 68-0 to record the biggest win in club history, as Cronulla notches a 34-12 victory over St George Illawarra at Shark Park.

Inside a Trump-linked plan to turn a communist-era military base into a luxe resort
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Ivanka Trump has floated "manifestations" of luxury holidays. Meanwhile, Albanians are claiming "irreversible" ecological damage. Why protests are shaking Albania.

'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card': Biles reveals 'scariest' health scare
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Decorated gymnast Simone Biles shares an undisclosed health scare, telling her social media followers that "almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week".

Meet the man born, raised and married in his local town hall
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Brian Baker, 95, spent the first 21 years of his life in living quarters at the York Town Hall where his father was caretaker.

Commuters call for action after machete brawl at Flinders Street Station
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police say up to 10 people were fighting inside the station on Saturday night before some boarded a train still armed with machetes.  



News from the BBC World Service

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week but the dream might be over
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert.

Police officer on Love Island US faces hometown backlash
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air mass
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Manhunt for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Police in the Toledo city say it appears that two people fired weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other".

Voters in Peru's tight presidential race concerned about insecurity and instability
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Kebab firm fined £500k for selling lamb that was mostly skin and fat
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Kismet Kebabs are found to have engaged in "considerable dishonesty", Swansea Crown Court finds.

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the caretaker who pulled him from the rubble.

Final scoop for ice cream shop after 103 years in business
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026

McGroggan's on William street was famous in Ballymena for its homemade ice cream.

How do students de-stress during exam season?
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026

From surrounding yourself with friends to escaping campus, here are ways to stay calm in exam season.



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