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Anthony Albanese's mobile phone number released online Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Sussan Ley and other prominent Australians are among those whose details have been made available on a US-based website.
University consultants Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
News: On October 13, ABC TV news reported the University of Newcastle spent $76 million on consultants in 2023. The university says that figure relates to professional services which include campus security, recruitment, software management and rental for additional research space. They said specific spend on consulting and advisory services was $21.3 million, half of which relates to research grants.
Homicide detectives investigate discovery of man's body in Armidale Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Police are eager to speak to a second man who was taken to hospital, after the body of a man believed to be in his 70s was found at a home on the NSW northern tablelands.
Mount Buffalo National Park to reopen despite search for Dezi Freeman Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Victoria Police says its search for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman will continue as the Mount Buffalo National Park partially reopens.
Live: The way we use social media is about to change. Join the conversation Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
From December, children under 16 will be blocked from accessing social media. Follow live as we explore how will it work and what the pitfalls will be.
Police discover woman's body after house fire on NSW Mid North Coast Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
A 78-year-old woman has escaped the house fire that claimed the life of her daughter, who lived with disability.Â
Breaking: Hobart Clinic offered government lifeline to stay open Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
A southern Tasmanian private mental health clinic has been offered a six-month funding lifeline in the face of its impending closure.
Reef restoration and submersible cytobots: $100m plan to address algal bloom Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots" are part of a $102.5 million government algal bloom program to ensure "South Australians can enjoy their summer".
Dave Hughes in hospital again six weeks after AFL Legends game Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Comedian Dave Hughes has returned to hospital, six weeks after suffering five broken ribs and a punctured lung in the AFL's Legends game.
Victorian Liberals will scrap Australian-first Treaty within 100 days if elected Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
The Victorian Liberals will scrap the state's proposed Treaty agreement with First Peoples' if elected. The opposition had previously withdrawn support for the proposed agreement, which is set to be debated in Parliament today and is expected to pass with the support of Labor and the Greens.
Philippe, Kuhnemann in for ODI with Inglis injured Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Josh Philippe is set to play his first ODI for Australia in four years, after Josh Inglis failed to recover from his calf strain in time for the series opener against India.
Madagascar's president flees country on French plane Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Andry Rajoelina flees the country amid widespread protests that saw an elite military unit join demonstrators in opposing the government.
Is there a 'right time' to tell your employer you're pregnant? Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Experts on the rules around when you need to inform your employer if you’re planning to take parental leave.
Man arrested after alleged carjackings, dramatic pursuit in Melbourne CBD Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
A man is being assessed in hospital after a string of alleged carjackings beginning in Melbourne's west ended with his dramatic arrest in the CBD.
Warnings of 'shonky' operators amid increased demand for solar Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
The Queensland government unveiled its energy road map last week, introducing a new solar rebate scheme. The industry says similar subsidies mean demand is already surging.
Australia's largest owl, which eats koalas and possums, captured on tape Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South Australia.Â
Search for hiker continues amid 'waist-high' snow in Tasmanian wilderness Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
A search is underway for a Tasmanian man in Mount Field National Park in challenging, snowy conditions after his last contact on Sunday morning said he would seek shelter.
Police union calls for tougher sentences amid soaring crime in Victoria Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
The Police Association welcomes the Victorian chief commissioner's new strategy to get more officers on the streets, but says tougher sentences the only effective solution to crime crisis.
National art gallery in Alice Springs scrapped after government rift Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
The Northern Territory government scraps controversial plans to build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia in Alice Springs, after nine years of back and forth.
Fans scramble to keep Midnight Oil drummer's kit 'in public hands' Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst auctions off the kit, which he has had since 1979, saying he can no longer play it because of his battle with pancreatic cancer.
News from the BBC World Service
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza. Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority. Tommy Robinson refused to give phone Pin to police to protect 'journalistic material' Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 The far-right activist was charged under the Terrorism Act over an incident at the Channel Tunnel in July 2024. Tens of thousands of homes fitted with botched eco insulation need fixing Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould. Firms advised to put plans on paper in case of cyber-attack Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised. Alleged stalker asked 'but what if I am Madeleine?' Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 Julia Wandelt denies stalking Kate and Gerry McCann between June 2022 and February this year. Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse. 'You're my life, my hero': Hostages reunite with families after two years Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin. Palestinians celebrate return of detainees freed by Israel Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel. 'Now the rebuilding begins,' says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way. Who are the released hostages? Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 The Israeli military says 20 living hostages have been released by Hamas and have returned to Israel. Undercover officer played role in Stephen Lawrence inquiry clashes Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 There may be evidence of racism in how a police team targeted black justice campaigners, an inquiry hears. Learning to sign changed my life after a brain injury Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Two participants from Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks share how BSL has transformed their lives. Vodafone admits 'major outage' as more than 130,000 report problems Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 Vodafone claims to have more than 18 million customers in the UK, including nearly 700,000 home broadband customers. Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Moscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues. England defender Millie Bright retires from international football Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 England defender Millie Bright announces her retirement from international football, saying "it's a feeling and I'm at peace with it". Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR? Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools. The Papers: 'Two years of torment over' and Trump declares 'historic dawn' Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Every paper on Tuesday leads with the release of Israeli hostages, and the next phase of the ceasefire. 'He just kept growing': Life with a 13-stone Arctic dog Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 Amy Sharp's Alaskan Malamute Mal is more than twice the average size of a dog of his breed. The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained Posted on Monday October 13, 2025 The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
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