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News from the ABC Australia

Australian run of Waitress closing early with Sydney shows cancelled
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Australian stage production of Waitress will no longer continue on its national tour, with planned shows in Sydney now cancelled.

Live: 'A big fight' expected in Austria as Piastri starts F1 GP seventhead the field
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Oscar Piastri starts tonight's Austrian Grand Prix from seventh on the grid, as Mercedes and Ferrari are at the head of the field. Follow live.

Family still reeling after death of baby in regional WA
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The parents of Willow Horne are still looking for answers after the eight-month-old died in a regional WA hospital.

Date set for Richard Scolyer's state memorial service
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The former Australian of the Year and leading melanoma pathologist died on June 7 at the age of 59, three years after being diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer. 

How the last qualification place was decided by five minutes of chaos
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 42 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from Algeria and Austria's chaotic group stage finale.

Thousands watch on as boats made of beer cans race on Darwin beach
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Competitors at the annual Beer Can Regatta race rafts engineered from drinking containers, with beer or soft-drink cans the popular choice this year.

Major capital cities record worst housing auction clearance rates in years
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Sydney and Melbourne record their weakest auction results in years, with fewer than half of all homes going under the hammer finding a buyer.

Jackson the star as Dockers make it 14 wins in a row
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Fremantle Dockers keep rolling along, winning their 14th straight game with a dominant victory over Gold Coast after the Kangaroos beat Essendon. Follow live.

Photos capture highs, lows and quirks of World Cup football fandom
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

From donning face paint to viral chants, each fandom has its peculiarities. 

Who plays who in the World Cup round of 32?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The World Cup has reached the round of 32. Here is the full fixture list for the remainder of the tournament, including the kick-off times in Australia.

Blues ring in the changes as To'o dumped for decider
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has made five changes to the Blues side for Origin III with Brian To'o missing out for the first time in over five years. 

Young NT cattle ringers conquer outback obstacle course
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Based on the day in the life of an outback station ringer, the Battle of the Barkly obstacle course has been won by two young cattle industry workers.  

Man charged after four-month-old baby's death in 2024
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The 22-year-old Bundaberg man has been charged with domestic violence offences of murder and torture. 

Meta won't memorialise Facebook account five years after man's death
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

After Marija Milisavljević's husband died in 2021, she wanted to memorialise his Facebook account to keep a trove of photos and videos, but tech giant Meta has not made it easy.

New parents struggling with anxiety urged to seek out free service
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

New parents often struggle in silence, but a growing number of perinatal clinics offering free mental health support are being rolled out across Australia.

Queensland police conduct counterterrorism training in shopping centres
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

A scenario based on the deadly Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbings in 2024 has been used to test officers as part of specialist counterterrorism training.

World Cup quick hits: Salah's Socceroos boost and the tightest call
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Socceroos' next World Cup opponents Egypt are sweating on the fitness of key striker Mohamed Salah, Scotland's coach Steve Clarke resigns after his team's exit and Davinson Sánchez was denied a late winner because of his toe. Here are today's quick hits.

If the UK has become ungovernable, some people say Brexit is to blame
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

It took only a month after coming to office for Keir Starmer's popularity to begin plummeting. Does it mean the UK has become ungovernable? Or is something else to blame?

Treasurer promises to 'fix' property tax oversight, but won't say how exactly
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The Treasurer is promising to "fix" an unintended consequence of the government's overhaul of property tax breaks to protect widows and divorcees — but he has refused to say exactly how.

How tourists and plastic transformed Bali into an 'Island of Trash'
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Known to many as the Island of the Gods, residents fear Bali may soon become the "Island of Trash" due to a deluge of tourists, a lack of rubbish education and the partial closure of a much-needed landfill facility. 



News from the BBC World Service

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.

I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

World Cup knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.

Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

England top group - but they will not win World Cup unless they improve
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness - but not past the group stage of a tournament. Tom English's must-read analysis of his reign.

Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

Are Iran the unluckiest side in the tournament's history?
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

My phone addiction has taken years from my life - now I'm in therapy for it
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

These women said no to having kids - here's why
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.



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