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Breaking: TIME magazine names 'architects of AI' as Person of the Year Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The magazine cites the tremendous technological advances made by the artificial intelligence industry over the past year in bringing on the age of "thinking machines".
'Vile and violent': Myanmar army bombs hospital killing at least 31 people Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The latest strike reportedly killed multiple members of the same family and a months-old infant.
Breaking: NATO chief Mark Rutte warns western allies they are Russia's next target Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
NATO chief Mark Rutte has urged allies to step up defence efforts to prevent a war waged by Russia, adding that it could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".
More than 3,000 aged care patients stranded in hospitals a 'national shame' Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
State health ministers will today enter their final meeting of the year with their federal counterpart armed with figures showing a 25 per cent increase in just three months of aged care patients stranded in hospitals.
Family pleads for search to resume for grandfather missing off WA coast Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The family of a man who disappeared while diving for Christmas crayfish off Bunbury last week say they want the search to continue.Â
Gas company clears final hurdle for fracking in the Beetaloo Basin Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Major global oil and gas companies are expressing "serious interest" in the Beetaloo Basin for the first time, one analyst says, now that Beetaloo Energy has reached a final investment decision and committed to developing its fracking project.
Man sentenced for 2022 stabbing murder of David Wayne Jenkins Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
AÂ northern Tasmanian man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for the "unnecessary and pointless" 2022 stabbing death of another man.
Bookkeeper given suspended sentence for stealing $160k from employer Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The Albany Magistrates Court heard the woman had transferred the money to her personal account in smaller amounts over 15 months.Â
Antibiotic rollout in public waterways sparks spat between salmon company, regulator Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
A salmon company gave Tasmanian authorities a week's notice before it planned to start using a new antibiotic in the state's waterways to combat a disease outbreak, sparking a strong rebuke from the industry regulator.
E-scooter rider critical after crash with car in Townsville Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
An e-scooter rider has suffered critical head and pelvic injuries in a crash with a car on a Townsville street.
Court hears sensitive Dreaming story led to halt of billion-dollar mine Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Lawyers for former federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek have defended the Commonwealth's acceptance of the Blue Banded Bee Dreaming to protect part of a gold mine site from development.
E-scooter injuries sending five people to Qld hospitals each day Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
New research has revealed five people on average are ending up in Queensland hospitals from e-scooter injuries each day.
Anti-corruption boss in open dispute with deputies over defence recusal Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The National Anti-Corruption Commission's chief personally drafted lines in a media release saying his recusal from defence cases was "unnecessary". His deputies have publicly disagreed.
Son found guilty, but not criminally responsible for father's murder Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
An Illawarra man living with diagnosed schizophrenia has been found guilty but not criminally responsible for murdering his father in February 2024.
O'Farrell set to return in latest Tigers twist Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The boardroom dramas at Wests Tigers take another turn with Barry O'Farrell and multiple other ousted independent directors expected to return to the club at the NRL's demand.Â
The major takeaways from Greg Lynn's successful appeal Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The Victorian Court of Appeal ruled to overturn the former Jetstar pilot's murder conviction and ordered a new trial.Â
Ex-Alice Springs principal handed suspended sentence for assaulting students Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
Gavin Morris, the former principal of Yipirinya School in Alice Springs, has received an 18-month suspended sentence for the aggravated assault of four students.
AOC offers cash incentives to keep Olympian mums in sport Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The Australian Olympic Committee hopes to keep more athletes in sport by offering cash incentives for women who return after having children, and tens of thousands of dollars for retiring Olympians.
Man jailed for 'orchestrated' rape of customer in shop where he worked Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
A judge says the former art shop worker had a "complete disconnect between perception and reality" as she jails him for rape.
'Dirty secret' of higher education revealed as senate inquiry calls on universities to change Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025
The final report into governance has called for state and Commonwealth legislation to refocus universities on teaching and research.Â
News from the BBC World Service
England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs. Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela. Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers. Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says. Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life. Resident's 'anger' as illegal waste dumps appear near homes Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 One dump is affecting house prices, with owners saying estate agents' current advice is 'don't sell'. Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims. Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think) Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country. Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season. Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience. Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference Posted on Monday December 08, 2025 BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive. Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 MarÃa Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway. Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Race Across the World has proved we can do something hard together Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion. Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work? Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom? I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy Posted on Thursday December 11, 2025 Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
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