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News from the ABC Australia

Parents of infant twins questioned about 'inconsistencies in evidence'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A coronial inquest is being held into the death of 18-week-old, premature-born twins, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, who died in their Far North Queensland home in late 2021.

One Nation SA says it will not support 'one scrap of legislation' by Labor
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

South Australia's One Nation is threatening to block every Labor government bill in a bid to ask for "equal" resources in parliament.

Katter attempt to dodge ban and debate abortion access shot down by Qld government
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The subject became an issue ahead of the last Queensland election in October 2024, with premier David Crisafulli implementing a ban on abortion debate after winning government.

Councillor defends calling CEO 'despicable, disgusting woman'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A regional councillor has justified using offensive language towards the council's CEO in multiple emails and social media videos, claiming that he was attacked first and that "it’s a two-way street". 

Man charged over weekend double stabbing across Melbourne
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The 27-year-old is accused of two separate stabbings on the opposite sides of Melbourne.

Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib suspended by health ombudsman
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Obesity surgeon Reza Adib has been suspended from practising medicine as he faces rape charges.

Inquest considers whether care of Adelaide man's bed sores was 'appropriate and reasonable'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A coronial inquest will investigate whether an aged care facility in Adelaide's inner north appropriately treated the bed sores a 79-year-old man with dementia developed in the lead-up to his death.

'Terribly sad day': Beer experts say Boag's closure points to growing cost of brewing
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Beer industry stakeholders say it's a "sad day for the history of Tassie beer" after the announcement Boag's brewery in Launceston will close.

Search for Tasmanian devil 'Mary' missing from popular Gold Coast wildlife park
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The recently arrived young devil has been kept in a secure indoor facility while quarantining, but was noticed missing on Tuesday morning.

ATSB investigates engine shut down in remote plane crash
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau releases its preliminary report into how a small aircraft crashed in mangroves, with five passengers and two pilots on board.

'It is very scary': Parents shocked school was target of alleged deadly plot
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with violent extremist offences and posed an "imminent threat" to the school. 

Moses's Eels absence raises concerns over potential Origin return
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

NSW coach Laurie Daley is facing a crunch call over the make-up of the Blues's spine with Mitchell Moses still sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Expensive watches, work bags and gold-plated stationary claimed in SA Health scheme
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has called for stronger governance of professional development reimbursements for public sector medical officers, with some staff making claims for luxury items like watches and work bags.

Why the 'dig of the century' is happening underneath Notre Dame
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

More than a year after France's famed Notre Dame reopened, an archaeological exploration going thousands of years into the history of Paris has begun just metres below the cathedral's ground floor.

Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Demolition sites are being stripped for copper at an escalating rate, according to a Perth demolition contractor, risking electrocution and asbestos exposure to sell the scrap metal on the black market.

Almost one-third of NT children in care allegedly harmed, report finds
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Almost one-third of children in out-of-home care in the Northern Territory were allegedly harmed in the last financial year, according to a new report from the Office of the Children's Commissioner.

Two men believed trapped in cave for nearly two weeks as rescue mission turns to vertical tunnels
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Rescue efforts for two remaining men believed to be trapped in a cave in central Laos have shifted to investigating deep vertical tunnels in the jungle.

ICAC to probe allegations against University of Wollongong executives
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The anti-corruption commission is to examine allegations about recruitment and the employment of a consultancy firm against Chancellor Michael Still and other members of the university's executive.

Labor MP calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

An outspoken backbencher points to changes that will see Australia buy three used Virginia-class submarines as a catalyst to consider changes.

'A life filled with honour': WA's longest-serving MP farewelled at state funeral
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Hundreds of mourners farewell WA's longest-serving parliamentarian, war hero Bill Grayden, at his state funeral in Perth. 



News from the BBC World Service

Murdered student did not die with dignity, says family, as bodycam footage shows him being handcuffed
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The family of murdered student Henry Nowak say knife crime should be treated as a "national emergency".

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 16 people
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

An eight-year-old boy and a woman pulled from the rubble of an apartment block are among those killed, officials say.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

Body found after river search for missing boy, 11
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi Osaka brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

The Papers: 'Mandelson files lay bare frustration' and 'The welfare party'
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.

Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Along the way, she will stop at football stadiums and hubs that have been a part of her life.

Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.



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