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Education union 'blindsided' by ACT public school budget shake-up Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Public schools in the ACT have received their budgets for next year, with a change in the way their funding is calculated, seeing a number of colleges facing a reduction.
Live: Daicos claims first major award ahead of AFL's All Australian team reveal Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The AFL's All Australian team of 2026 will be unveiled at its official awards night, alongside the crowning of the Rising Star and the league's MVP. Follow live.
Luke Gosling charged with breach of bail just weeks after alleged assaults Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Another charge has been laid against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, with NT Police alleging his conditions were breached just weeks after he was granted bail by a court.Â
Distress beacon borrowing program proposed after teen hiker's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The beacons are part of a safety program proposed by Wollondilly Council in memory of Lily Hooper who died while bushwalking in Nattai National Park.
SA wildlife park to vaccinate 100 birds against deadly H5 bird flu Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills will administer vaccines to 100 of its captive native birds to try and protect against H5N1 bird flu.
Brumby cull on hold after advocate launches last minute court action Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Aerial culls in a northern NSW national park stall following an injunction from an anti-brumby culling advocate.
Two Victoria Police officers cleared of manslaughter over man's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Two Victoria Police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.
Chinese factory workers accidentally caught on camera glasses Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new pair of camera glasses purchased online has been found to contain video footage of factory workers who appear to have been unknowingly filmed.
'Significant' fencing safety issues at pool where toddler drowned, inquest hears Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Fencing around the pool where a 19-month-old Adelaide boy drowned had safety issues, including a gate missing a hinge that was kept closed with a bicycle lock, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.
 'She didn't care what anybody thought': Margaret Olley in five paintings Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The late Margaret Olley has been celebrated as an artist, philanthropist and subject of two Archibald-winning portraits. A new exhibition takes the artist back to her roots.
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Darwin retirees lose home and all possessions in Livingstone fire Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A Darwin couple has lost everything after a fire tore through their home, and just months after flash flooding damaged the property. Now they face the heartbreaking task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.
Richmond denies players 'making light' of Swans scandal on Mad Monday Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Richmond Football Club says players were not "referencing or making light of recent matters" in videos circulating from the team's post-season celebrations.
Man accused of making deepfakes of students told police it was 'like X-ray vision' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A jury has heard a man accused of making sexualised deepfake images of former Brisbane high school students and staff told police he did it because it was "funny".
NSW prison officers strike over colleague's alleged assault by inmate Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Prison officers from across the state have walked of the job after police charged a 21-year-old inmate over an assault on a colleague last month.
Darwin Woolworths blasts jingle outside store to stop 'loitering' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The looping sound of the Woolworths jingle outside a Darwin store has irritated customers, but the supermarket giant says the music is a tactic to reduce anti-social behaviour against staff and customers.
Construction executives' dogs poisoned during CFMEU dispute, inquiry hears Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The director of a private security business has told Queensland's CFMEU inquiry he discovered a tracking tag attached to his vehicle after being hired by contractor BMD.
Mystery solved as dead man identified three years after skull found Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The remains of an itinerant man who was never reported missing have been identified more than three years after his skull was found.
Police horrified at random attack on mother and boy in Melbourne CBD Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The incident unfolded outside the Victoria Police headquarters at lunchtime. Passers-by pulled the man from the woman as the attack continued.
Former radio host denies 'tailoring' evidence to suit Alan Jones Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A former radio colleague of Alan Jones has admitted joking about the veteran broadcaster being generous and giving attention to a younger colleague at a Christmas lunch, but has denied seeing an indecent assault.
AI data centre proposal approved by Tasmanian council Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Firmus Technologies' proposed 288-megawatt AI data centre near Long Reach in Tasmania's north has received council approval.
News from the BBC World Service
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing. Man dies in crash after police pursuit Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 A woman is also seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition. Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday. Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London. Moment tornado tears through southern France Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital. Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead. The grieving family who say the coroners' courts aren't working Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography. Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget. Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. Sir Chris Hoy: Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him. How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute? Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway. Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair. Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry. Legendary rugby league winger Billy Boston dies aged 92 Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Boston, born in Cardiff in 1934, became the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a knighthood last year.
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