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Outrage fuels right-wing firebrands as Nine deals with Karl Stefanovic Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
With Karl Stefanovic's career at Nine under review he has embraced an outrage culture that experts say is all about monetisation.
ASIO warns of 'unprecedented threats' and defends pre-Bondi resourcing Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Australia's domestic spy chief, Mike Burgess, has defended the agency's resourcing decisions in the years leading up to the Bondi terror attack, arguing his agency is grappling with an "unprecedented" volume of threats.
Victorian Liberal MP claims assault by party colleague Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The Victorian Liberal Party is in chaos after an MP claimed they were assaulted by a member of their own party room.
Neil the seal is back bigger than ever and that's a problem Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Neil, an elephant seal well known to Tasmanians, has returned to land and a new video shows him being coerced off a road for his own safety.
Gina Rinehart names veterans' accommodation after Ben Roberts-Smith Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Australia's richest person has opened a facility for homeless veterans in a beachside Perth suburb.
Wayne Bennett rubbishes 'myths' around South Sydney's injuries Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Not for the first time, South Sydney is counting the cost of an outsized injury toll, with questions being asked about their training surface.
ICAC told favoured candidates got questions before uni's job interviews Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
A University of Wollongong governance manager has admitted that recruitment processes that led to her appointment were not fair or transparent.
NT Labor MLA caught speeding multiple times, years after fatal crash conviction Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Manuel Brown had his licence suspended for three months last October, which was not disclosed publicly at the time. The Arafura MLA also failed to disclose a conviction over a fatal crash when he was initially preselected for Labor in 2023.
Court hears girl was groomed to repopulate 'post-apocalyptic' world Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
A complainant has told a court that alleged NSW South Coast cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm groomed her for more than a decade.
Tech billionaire accused of assaulting partner, cutting $66k Birkin bag with scissors Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
A billionaire tech investor accused of assaulting his former partner and stealing expensive gifts he had bought her has his bail varied so he can visit his mother in Sydney.
Australia's mammals are at risk of bird flu. This is what we know Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
While birds are the most likely victims of the deadly strain of bird flu, researchers are also sounding the alarm for native mammals and marsupial species. These are some of the steps being taken to protect them.
Police release video of Townsville gym shooting and shop fire Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Queensland police have released video of a gym shooting and a suspicious shop fire in Townsville in Feburary.
Award-winning artist accused of copying second artwork Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Australian artist Jane Allan, revealed to have previously copied another painter's work, is being accused of a second case of imitation.
New registry established as MND becomes 'notifiable disease' in NSW Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
An MND expert says the registry is a first step to help identify what causes the incurable disease and how it could be stopped. Â
Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
South-east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year.
How a discarded coffee cup helped solve a 24-year cold case killing Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Twenty-four years after the killing of a Canberra grandmother, a coffee cup discarded on an east coast road trip leads to the arrest and convictions of her killers.
Has One Nation won the 'family feud' of Australian conservatives? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
There's a "family feud" in Australia's political right, and right now it appears One Nation is winning.
Will Congress demanding US military halt action in Iran end the war? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution seeking to block military action against Iran on Tuesday. But don't expect the war to end.Â
Car crash brings down power pole in Melbourne's north Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Firefighters were called to Leake Street in Essendon North, after a vehicle collision cracked a power pole in half and brought it down across a busy street.
Man charged over former partner's death claims she could have drowned Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Jesse Wahlen Beale, 49, has been charged with the murder of his former partner Crystal Beale, whose body was found in the Brisbane River last February.
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News from the BBC World Service
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers Burnham likely to replace Reeves as chancellor if he becomes PM Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands. Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen? Scotland on 'brink of history' ahead of Brazil World Cup tie Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages. Bradford, Oldham and London first places to be looked at by grooming gang inquiry Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The inquiry says it will initially focus on Oldham, Bradford and Keighley, and London. Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach. French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world. How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. France set for another sweltering day as Europe heatwave spreads Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend. Want to cool down in the water? Here's how to do it safely Posted on Saturday June 20, 2026 Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say. No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty. Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz. Scotland primed for game of their lives against fallible Brazil Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English. Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. The economic challenges facing the next prime minister Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same. Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that? Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence. How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed. Luxury watches and £220 teapot: Police pictures reveal Peter Murrell's illicit purchases Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.
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