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Search scaled back for missing 87-year-old man with dementia 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.
Live: Adam Reynolds sidelined for Lang Park farewell against Storm Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds waves goodbye to his adopted home ground from the sidelines at Lang Park as the Broncos take on the Storm. Follow live.
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
Nepali and Tibetan communities fear for relatives Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Tibetan and Nepali Australians worry about family and friends missing after a flash flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border.
Truck driver found guilty of causing cousin's death in crash Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
A removalist truck driver is found guilty of driving dangerously before a crash on a notorious feeder road north of Wollongong that killed his cousin and seriously injured two other people.
Australian spy agency gains extended power to secretly question people Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
An unlikely alliance of left and right politicians fails to block an expansion of spy agency powers that would allow it to question people in secret.
Bill granting 'extraordinary powers' to speed up development passes parliament Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
A new critical minerals bill aimed at stimulating investment has passed Queensland parliament, with amendments calming some farmers but other critics remain concerned.Â
NSW couple confirmed missing in deadly Nepal floods Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The ABC has confirmed the identity of a NSW couple who are among a tour group including 15 Australians currently missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash flooding.Â
A GST deal and the NDIS blew out by billions — but one is sacred Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The Albanese government had a turbulent week with tussles over data centres and division within the Labor party over its humanitarian intake.
Why a brand new $232 million prison unit has sat unused for a decade Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The minimum-security wing at a $232 million prison in regional WA has never been used, despite union claims that prisoners are sleeping on the floor in other parts of the facility.Â
Queensland government introduces major overhaul of bail laws Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Under the bill, offenders who commit a serious crime while on bail will face the prospect of a mandatory minimum 12 months in jail.
The numbers behind Carlton's transition from AFLW darling to contender Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
After a breakout AFLW season last year, Carlton is using some subtle tweaks to take the difficult next step of challenging for the premiership.
'Backyard' e-bike battery repairs starting deadly fires, inquest told Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
Do-it-yourself and YouTube-inspired lithium-ion battery modifications and repairs have been blamed for fires, some of which were deadly.
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Watch: How a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing. Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in disaster Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Nepali police says 270 bodies have been recovered, while over 800 are still missing in total, according to authorities. Residents need to feel safe after deadly crash and fire near Middlesbrough, council leader says Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Teesside MPs and a council leader say communities need to feel safe after the incidents over the past week. 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. 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. Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition. Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills. World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. Thunderstorm warnings continue for parts of UK with more rain expected Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The Met Office has updated its yellow warnings for Thursday with the chance of flash flooding and travel disruption across England and Wales. 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. 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. Watch: Rescue teams pull survivors from thick mud Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone. 'The flood took everything': 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. Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade. Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman. Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins) Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK. Can the right scent help make your rental feel like home? Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune. Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.
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