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Nationals' deputy Chester says Joyce departure 'sad for him, sad for party' Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
From watching Barnaby Joyce leave the National Party for One Nation to his collapse in parliament as bushfires ravaged his electorate, Darren Chester has seen a lot in his 18 years in parliament.
If you want help from the village, sometimes it means playing by their rules Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
More than half of Australian parents say they rely on grandparents for some form of child care, and as author Jessie Stephens can attest, sometimes that requires relaxing your parenting boundaries and meeting in the middle.Â
Friday news quiz: Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, a medal mishap and a masterpiece on the move Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Today's news quiz tests your knowledge of the story behind one of Dolly Parton's most enduring hits.
Most movies take months to film. This Australian director did it in six days Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The studio behind Sharknado pumps out hundreds of 'mockbusters' a year. Anthony Frith is the first Australian to bring the chaos Down Under.
UEFA planning criminal claim against FIFA boss over World Cup proposal Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
European football's governing body, UEFA, is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA's embattled president, Gianni Infantino, over his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Live: Nepal-Tibet flood kills 392, as Australians remain among hundreds missing Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Search efforts continue for people missing, including 35 Australians, after devastating flooding in Nepal.
Ratko Mladic, ex-general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies in prison Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who was was serving a life sentence for his role in the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, has died.
Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Voluntary assisted dying laws have passed the Northern Territory Parliament tonight, in a move that will legalise the practice across Australia.
Israeli commander defends ordering strike that killed Zomi Frankcom Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
An Israeli commander who ordered a deadly drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian woman Zomi Frankcom, says he stands by his decision.
Death in custody investigation launched after rural Darwin police pursuit Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Northern Territory Police have declared a death in custody investigation after a 43-year-old man died following a confrontation with police near Darwin.
Hopes dashed as search for elderly man with dementia scaled back Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
A multi-agency search for missing 87-year-old man in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region is scaled back, six days after he failed to return from his morning walk.
Powerhouse Parramatta CEO steps aside weeks from grand opening Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The decision was announced in a statement from the office of Minister for Arts John Graham on Thursday.
'There was no fanfare': Broncos criticised for Reynolds farewell in Storm rout Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The Broncos suffer a ninth straight loss at Lang Park as the Storm dominate after a truncated tribute to departing players, including captain Adam Reynolds.
Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and have lined up Colombia as they look to address their future sooner rather than later.
Federal prosecutors decline to take on Luke Gosling assault charges Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
An assault charge brought against federal Northern Territory politician Luke Gosling is up in the air after the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions declines to take on the case.
Townsville mayor fined after altercation with LNP staffer on pub crawl Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Nick Dametto previously said reporting of the incident was "over-inflated", but police today confirmed that a fine and infringement notice had been issued.
Move to slash amount of vitamin B6 considered safe by 72 per cent Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Vitamin B6 is added to thousands of products, including supplements, food and drinks. Now there is a push to reduce how much is thought safe to consume.Â
Survivors tell of family members swept away by Nepal-Tibet floods Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Survivors fear the Nepal-Tibet floods death toll will grow well beyond the 270 people known to be dead, with at least 1,500 missing.
'Help me to show emotion': Jury played secret recording, police interview of accused parent killer Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
A Supreme Court jury has heard a covert police recording of an Adelaide woman accused of murdering her parents allegedly praying to God for help to stay calm but "show emotion" as she drove to a police interview.
Man who disappeared in Victorian High Country dies days after rescue Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
An elderly man who was missing for two days after visiting a High Country pub with his wife is being remembered for his volunteering efforts in the community following his death.Â
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Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video. Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The monstrous crimes of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia' Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict. Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision. UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG - check full details of Champions League draw Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League. Top Gear to return to TV four years after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022. Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films. Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency. Blake Lively awarded $400,000 of $8m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed. What we know so far Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. King 'heartbroken' by floods as search for missing, including 33 from UK, continues Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. 'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes. Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing. Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice. A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 "Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed. Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war. What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over. In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97 Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors. What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
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