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News from the ABC Australia

Wife and carer 'dumbfounded' by husband's aged care assessment
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Melbourne man Graham Crossan relies on his wife Gaynor to help him eat, move and even breathe. But a new assessment tool means he's been refused funding for more support.

Devils coaching choice both a blessing and a curse
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Buckley? Longmire? Hinkley? The Tasmania Devils need to pick a coach to get them ready for their AFL entry, and the list of potential picks presents a dilemma.

AI factory 'brings into doubt' future of Tasmania's Marinus Link
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Tasmania's cool climate and access to renewable energy has made it an attractive place for AI data centre investment, but energy industry voices are warning that the business case for the Marinus Link project appears increasingly unviable if power-hungry players such as AI data centres continue to expand across the state.

What to know about the Socceroos's next World Cup match
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The Socceroos will face the USA in their second Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what time you'll need to set your alarm.

Uni students tackle 'character-building' remote living through placements
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

University student Tarhnee says her survival kit for a nursing prac placement was food, a swag, a chair and a little table for her laptop.

Don't expect a post-budget $1,250 boost this tax time
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

There was a lot of talk about the $1,000 instant tax reduction and the $250 Working Australians Tax Offset in the federal budget. But they won't be in play at tax time this year. 

Couple left with nothing after investing $1m in 7-Eleven franchise
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Jotika and Sunny Sharma took out a loan to purchase their Sydney franchise in 2015. When the lease expired this year, their relationship with the convenience store giant turned ugly.

KPMG the latest example of accountants being unaccountable
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Bean counters have historically been viewed as dull, dull, dull. But since the turn of the century, accounting scandals have come thick and fast in Australia.

HSBC fought customers 'tooth and nail' over scam but now it's fronting court
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

HSBC customers who became victims of a long-running "spoofing" scam hope the bank will take full responsibility for its "system failures" in Federal Court this week.

Pauline Hanson's attack of Guardian reporter labelled an 'assault on free press'
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Pauline Hanson's public excoriation of a Guardian journalist questioning her at the National Press Club yesterday was an "assault on the freedom of the press", the media union says, as Labor and Liberal MPs criticise the One Nation leader for getting personal with journalists.

Australian horror film Leviticus weaponises homophobia to terrifying effect
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Writer and director Adrian Chiarella's debut supernatural horror feature, Leviticus, is as romantic as it is scary.

Quiz: Grab your suitcase, we're going on a trip
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Which airport hosts the world's largest indoor waterfall? What is the Swiss delicacy raclette?

Manuel is on a mission to end illegal gold mining in the Amazon
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

In Peru, I meet a man risking his life to end illegal gold mining in the Amazon, in the hope of saving his beloved town before it's too late. 

Hanson's fiery address creates risk for One Nation
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

In one press club appearance, we've learned more about where Hanson stands. And that creates risk for One Nation.

US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

A senior US official says both sides of the war can still walk away from the agreement, which contains 14 points.

Live: DR Congo holds Portugal to draw, player investigated for betting breach
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.

Mangione to argue he suffered 'extreme emotional disturbance' in murder trial
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The 28-year-old is accused of killing an American health insurance executive. If successful, his defence could see him convicted of manslaughter rather than murder.

Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The flights, set to begin take off from next year, will mark the first time flights from the east coast will complete the Kangaroo Route without a stop over.

Electricity like milk? The plan to simplify complex power bills
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Millions of Australians have been often unwittingly moved to complex and variable power tariffs. An energy watchdog says bills must be simplified.

Quick hits: Munster's HIA miracle and Klein listens to his bunker
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Billy Slater resists the urge to play his trump card as the Maroons recover from an inexcusable early blunder. Here are five quick hits from State of Origin II.



News from the BBC World Service

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.

Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.

Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

One of the six people on board died in the Texas crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.

Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.

The Croatia players England should look out for
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

England face Croatia in their World Cup opener. BBC Sport takes a look at the Croatian players to look out for.

Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say.

Baby blue tracksuits and no ties - what England's off-pitch looks say about the team
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week.

Mason: Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return.

What's in the US-Iran agreement?
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

US officials have described the MoU as 'performance-based', with Iran benefitting as it complies.

Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Travelling 530 miles so our son can have a haircut
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship
Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.



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