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Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget.
Breaking: Tasmanian minister Madeleine Ogilvie to move to the backbench Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Tasmanian government minister Madeleine Ogilvie will move to the backbench after accusations she misled parliament.
Donald Trump just passed his latest medical check. Here's what's in the report Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Donald Trump's medical report shows the US president underwent a CT scan, cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists.Â
Elderly woman dies in Gold Coast resort fire Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Five other people were also treated at the scene after smoke carried through three storeys of the high-rise building.
Lil' Kim brings nostalgia to Vivid Sydney as festival continues Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Rap superstar Lil' Kim performed mostly truncated versions of her hits at her Vivid Sydney show, but she gave the diehard fans in the audience exactly what they came for.
Man arrested after house destroyed by fire Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
A man in his 20s has been arrested after a suspicious fire destroyed a house and damaged two others north of Brisbane.Â
AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision.
Pedestrian seriously injured as ute mounts footpath along coastal walkway Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Onlookers describe their shock after a pedestrian was mowed down by a ute that mounted a popular coastal footpath in Perth's northern suburbs on Saturday morning.
Live: Knights forward scores runaway double to avoid big scare against Eels Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Newcastle forward Dylan Lucas has scored two runaway tries to lift the Knights into the NRL's top four. Follow live.
US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
The US Defense Secretary addressed Asia's most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package.
Will AI become conscious? What a philosopher and a neuroscientist think Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
The question "can computers think" is something many people are taking very seriously. A philosophy professor believes we could be heading towards a future with conscious machines, while a neuroscientist is sceptical.Â
Officers, civilians ‘fortunate’ to avoid injury after police station crash Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
A court has heard Donny Hobbs, 67, told police he would drive through Mudgee Police Station, in western New South Wales, shortly before the alleged incident.
Hindley conquers 'epic' day to climb onto Giro podium Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Australia's Jai Hindley moved to third overall in the 2026 Giro d'Italia after a "tough day out" on stage 19, helped by a superb sacrificial ride by teammate Giulio Pellizzari.
Families of police officers killed at Wieambilla feel 'let down' as property sold Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
The families of two Queensland police officers shot dead by extremists in 2022 say they feel "deeply let down" after learning through a public real estate listing the property had been sold to a private buyer.
Live: Lions dealt injury blow with high-flying Dockers dictating terms Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Brisbane loses defender Keidean Coleman to a hamstring injury in its tussle with Fremantle, after Charlie Curnow kicks eight goals in Sydney's crushing win over Richmond. Follow live.
Pleas for French Open to move 'unsafe' ad boards after star's nasty fall Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Iga Świątek urges French Open officials to move advertising boards away from the courts after seeing Zeynep Sönmez's tournament end due to injury.
Matthew Perry was 'on the right path' before inner circle betrayed him Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
A trusted assistant, two doctors, a middleman and the "Ketamine Queen": How Matthew Perry's inner circle preyed on the Friends star's addiction before his death.
The 1970s oil shock gave birth to permaculture. This fuel crisis is reviving it Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
The tenets of permaculture are attracting a new generation of home gardeners. It's perhaps no surprise, considering the movement has firm roots in the world's last oil crisis in the 1970s.
Woman charged for trying to print child abuse material at Canberra store Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
A NSW woman is arrested in Canberra after staff at a photo printing business allegedly discovered child abuse material she tried and failed to print due to a machine malfunction.
'Ridiculous increases': Cattle market kicks in the rain Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Cattle prices jumped significantly this week as rain fell across key production areas, especially in New South Wales.
News from the BBC World Service
Palace handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020. No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan says some passengers reported missing return or connecting flights home due to queues. Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Lord Hermer tells the BBC he wanted "detail as quickly as possible" after hearing about the case in which the rapists were spared custody. 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides Posted on Friday May 29, 2026 Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain. Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food. The tactics that could win Arsenal the Champions League Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at how Arsenal can defeat Paris St-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap? The yellowy maze of an abandoned office block brings terror to Hollywood Posted on Friday May 29, 2026 YouTuber Kane Parsons' eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download and Wireless have surged in price. After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail. Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers. Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament. Ruben Dias says he 'draws line' over Maya Jama break-up speculation Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 The Man City footballer says he usually remains silent on rumours about his personal life, but feels forced to correct the public record. The Papers: 'Putin pushes Nato to brink' and 'groundbreaking' breast cancer test Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Several of the papers have focused on the Russian drone that hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday. Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival. Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words? Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic? Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 Why Novak Djokovic's French Open exit is another golden opportunity lost for the 39-year-old as a new Grand Slam era dawns. US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026 The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations. Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive Posted on Friday May 29, 2026 The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.
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