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Live: Gaming giants told to 'lift their game' on child safety Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The eSafety Commission says it has identified gaps in harmful content detection, repeat-offender prevention and information-sharing initiatives in some gaming platforms. Follow live.
Volunteers unite to help strangers and find Nannup Four Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A team of citizen searchers has travelled from across the country to dense bushland in Western Australia's south in a bid to find the Nannup Four.
Australia and India to kick off next year's Cricket World Cup Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Australia will launch its defence of the men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year with a blockbuster opener against India, the powerhouse it defeated to win the crown in 2023.
Tasmania's notorious St Marys Pass upgrade could cost almost $3b Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A notoriously windy stretch of road in Tasmania could be upgraded with pricing revealed to be as high as $2.7 billion to re-route the road.
The quirky laksa-inspired creations competing at Darwin foodie festival Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
From laksa cheesecake to toasties and deep fried ice cream, Darwin's annual laksa festival has something for all palettes. And while it might sound "weird", those cooking up a storm promise "it tastes way better than it sounds".
Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches' Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Between interest rate and petrol price rises and falling house values, Western Sydney residents say making ends meet is getting tough.
Brisbane to Melbourne with no traffic lights, and no Big Banana Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Businesses in Coffs Harbour are preparing for life without 35,000 vehicles driving daily through the city.
Sarah Sutter was an inaugural Thunderbird. Now her daughter is making history Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Jazmin Mckay has joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds as the club's inaugural mother-daughter signing, following in the footsteps of her mother, a dual premiership T-Bird and gold medal winning Diamond player.
Australian citrus growers miss out on millions without US export markets Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
There are calls for government departments to speed up decades-old negotiations as markets in Asian countries worsen and Australia faces citrus oversupply.
How to prepare for daylight saving time Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
This weekend, many Australians will experience a time warp, with their clocks jumping forward by an hour on Sunday morning.
PNG's NRL franchise faces trademark fight over Chiefs name Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Australia's intellectual property agency tells PNG's rugby league franchise that its chosen name, the Chiefs, risks being confused with the name of a Super Rugby club.
Police investigating accused paedophile's links to celebrated charity Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Australian and Cambodian police are jointly investigating accused paedophile Mark Dennis's network and links to a celebrated Cambodian charity following his death after being charged with possessing child abuse material.
South-east faces flooding, storms after second-driest September on record Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
After a warm and dry start to spring, heavy rain is expected to sweep across south-east Australia this weekend.
Retailers predict price rises under RBA's surcharge reforms Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Surcharge bans are supposed to save consumers money but retailers say they're being forced to put prices up and are finding ways around the reforms.
Teenage killer survives execution attempt after 30 years on death row Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed in the US state of Tennessee in more than 200 years. Instead, she is fighting for life.
Major hospital investigating chemical exposure risk after glove bungle Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Clinicians at Victoria's leading paediatric hospital have been using gloves that were not tested or approved for administering chemotherapy, despite the issue being raised a decade ago.
Putin warns West Russia will use 'all weapons' if Kaliningrad threatened Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The Russian president delivers a blunt warning to allies as he concedes Ukrainian strikes are having an impact on his country's economy.
Howard-era minister voted to outlaw offshore casinos, then co-founded one Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Former federal minister De-Anne Kelly has been revealed as a co-founder of offshore casino LuckyBet.
School protests spread in France as fires break out and teachers injured Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Several school principals were injured, harassed or assaulted during blockades at high schools.
Tasmania's alarming family violence numbers keep going up Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Tasmania has 400 known serial family violence offenders, while police continue to see an increase in domestic and family violence incidents. Advocates say attitudes are still not changing, and more law reform is needed.
News from the BBC World Service
UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase. Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution. Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination' Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane". HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict. Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders. UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US. Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival. What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years. Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches. Fires break out at French schools as students protest over funding Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places. PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm. Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full. What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago. 'My boss stabbed me then left prison early, but no one told me for months' Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison. What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions. What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive 'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world. Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series". Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains. Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal challenge postponed Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.
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