News from the ABC Australia
Real estate agency using fake AI salesperson to spam customers Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
"Daniel" is an AI real estate agent who cold-calls strangers and secretly records conversations without their consent.
Former wife of tobacco baron alleges horrific life entangled in illegal trade Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
After an arranged marriage to tobacco baron Sam Albion, Kawther Salih says the relationship spiralled into an abusive situation that saw her subjugated into working in the underground tobacco industry.
Neighbours complain about 200 weekly chopper flights into luxury resort Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
A luxury resort that has been shut for three years hopes to reopen by chauffeuring guests down a steep 4WD track and flying them in on more than 200 helicopter flights a week.
Regional voters consider their options as One Nation popularity surges Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Pauline Hanson's right-wing populist party is leading opinion polls for the first time, and regional Queenslanders say they can see why.Â
Antibiotic used by salmon farm detected 14 kilometres from treatment site Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department has confirmed the antibiotic florfenicol was detected at a 'low level' in wild seafood 14 kilometres from where the drug was administered.
Penguins return after feral cats culled from Little Dog Island Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Penguins have been sighted on a remote Bass Strait island for the first time in decades after the successful eradication of feral cats and possums.
Parent 'thought it was a joke' upon hearing year 3 NAPLAN tests stolen Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Dozens of primary school students are victims of an analogue data breach after their NAPLAN tests were stolen from a van in Melbourne's inner-north on April Fool's Day.
Even Pauline Hanson knows polling isn't everything Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The One Nation leader, whose popularity has soared in the past 12 months, would be the first to say she doesn’t put too much stock in the numbers.
Difference between buying new and used US submarines under AUKUS Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Australia will only buy second-hand Virginia nuclear-powered submarines from the US during the AUKUS stopgap phase, with some analysts criticising the move and others believing it is a positive change of plan. Â
Baby items, meal deliveries: ATO warns taxpayers to stop 'unusual' claims Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning Australians to stop claiming private expenses on their tax returns. The agency gives its tips this tax time, including the dos and don'ts of claiming work-related expenses and investment losses.Â
Workmate of missing Jack McLennan says he's 'given police absolutely everything' Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The last known person to see missing Queensland man Jack McLennan alive has broken his public silence amid intense community speculation over his role in Mr McLennan's disappearance.
Could the battery boom lower inflation and interest rates? Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Fossil fuels, which have powered the global economy for centuries, are under threat. And Australia has become ground zero in this global battle.
When police charged an NRL star, one detective broke ranks Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
As the footballer, shirt torn, face bloodied and with a concussion, paced his police cell, a veteran detective's phone started to ring.
Quiz: Are you smart enough to understand the Scripps Spelling Bee? Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
We don't think you'll have even heard of most of these words, never mind how to spell them.
Why make-up sex may not be fixing anything Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Experts say if a fight keeps ending up in the bedroom, it could be a sign you and your partner aren't resolving anything. Â Â Â
Carly grew up in a cult. The experience partly inspired her latest show Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Carly Sheppard is perhaps best known for experimental performance, but a coincidental meeting with a fellow dancer convinced her to go back to her roots.
UK releases new documents on ex-US envoy Mandelson Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Among the more than 1,000 pages of documents was a note from Peter Mandelson telling the UK foreign secretary at the time that the government would "never regret" giving him the job.
Iranian media reports peace talks with US halted, as Trump says they continue at 'pace' Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Iranian state media is reporting that the country's government has halted negotiations with the United States over an end to the war in the Middle East, in protest over Israel's conduct in Lebanon.
Australia hits its highest number of billionaires on record. Do we need more? Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Australia now has 178 billionaires — an increase of 17 from last year — who collectively hold more than $686 billion in wealth, sparking debate about the advantages and disadvantages of the growing number of ultra-wealthy.
$700,000 required to provide 'vital' palliative care Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Hervey Bay residents are calling for the state government to provide crucial funding to prevent a hospice facility from closing its doors.
News from the BBC World Service
'Bereft and beleaguered' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10 Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs. Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure. Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel. Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor. Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton. Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after falling almost 500m (1,640ft) from the Balaitús Peak in Spain. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit' Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 'You know who you are,' declared the actress, at the end of her West End performance in Inter Alia. Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer. London Tube strikes to go ahead as talks fail Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours. Boy missing in river named as search continues Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Police name Mackenzie Swift, 11, as the boy they are searching for in the River Don in South Yorkshire. Trump's red box and 'Keir lacks verve': Key Mandelson messages so far Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister. Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5 collab confirmed: How the internet solved the clues Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Fans were convinced hints had been left across Instagram and official websites Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. 'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Spring 2026 was warm, dry and sunny for the UK with an early spell of heat in late May making the warmest for many. US left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK by Home Office Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week. UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled. 'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.
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