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$700,000 required to provide 'vital' palliative care Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Hervey Bay residents are calling for the state government to provide crucial funding to prevent a hospice facility from closing its doors.
Dog swept out to sea rescued from island 800 metres off coast Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The large pooch swam 800 metres to a nearby island after being swept off rocks at Batemans Bay.
The sliding door moment for 'awestruck' Diamonds bolter Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Despite signing her first full-time Super Netball contract this year there was no guarantee Jessie Grenvold would get a lot of court time. But through injury, the Mavericks defender took on a starting spot and is now a Diamond.
Miley Cyrus emails and emoji texts amid Melbourne film festival data leak Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Melbourne International Film Festival customers receive strange texts and emails after a data breach linked to the event's third-party ticketing system.
Suppression order for name of a high-profile Queensland man stands for now Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The name of a high-profile Queenslander entwined in an extortion charge must temporarily remain under wraps while police prepare an application to prevent it from becoming public knowledge.
Brisbane man on trial for punching death of man outside country pub Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
It was a "boys' trip to the races" that went wrong, a Supreme Court jury in Toowoomba has heard.Â
Councillor called a narcissist, accused of bullying council CEO in court Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
A Snowy Monaro councillor has accused the industrial relations commission of sanitising his statements in a case over bullying of his council's CEO.Â
Influencer's chat with Sydney nurses recorded for 'protection', court told Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
An Israeli content creator involved in an online video chat where two Sydney nurses allegedly threatened Israeli patients tells a court he recorded his chats for his own protection and published their conversation because he was "really worried about their statements".
'Happy [and safe] shooting!' AI chatbot's chilling message Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
An investigation into how AI chatbots respond to violent requests produces "deeply disturbing" results, as OpenAI denies ChatGPT encourage crime.
Historic journey along Overland Telegraph Line captures the imagination Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
If you saw a car in the central Australian outback you wouldn't expect it to be a vintage 1925 Studebaker ... let alone two of them, driven by two men called Brenton.
Teen charged with violent extremist offences allegedly planned school attack Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Queensland Police say a 13-year-old boy posed an "imminent threat" to a Maryborough school.
'Panic started to set in': Woman rescued from quicksand on Adelaide beach Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
A relaxing sunset walk at the beach with a friend turned to panic for a young woman after her leg got stuck in quicksand, prompting a rescue from police and fire crews.Â
Police investigate nine-week-old baby's 'serious' head injuries Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Queensland Police are investigating after a nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital earlier this year with "serious" head injuries.
Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base.Â
Beauty queen's accused killer allegedly told friends immigration took her Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The murder trial of Mark Sheridan Waden has heard allegations he killed his then-partner Priscilla Brooten during an argument almost eight years ago, after the American former beauty queen learned he was having an affair with a colleague.
New Wieambilla property owners send message about respecting the lives lost Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The son of Wieambilla police killers says the new owners of the property are open to maintaining a memorial at the site to the slain officers.
Euphoria season 3 finale recap: Guns, drugs and Rue's fate Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Here's your recap of season 3, episode 8 of Euphoria. There are spoilers. You have been warned.
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog to get follow-the-money powers Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
The new powers will allow IBAC to pursue taxpayer funds through subcontracting arrangements and labour-hire companies.Â
Maroons hit with double injury blow ahead of Origin II Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
Queensland's task of levelling the State of Origin series has become more difficult after confirmation two of its stars have been ruled out of Game II at the MCG.
NT WorkSafe charges health department over hospital aerosol can death Posted on Monday June 01, 2026
WorkSafe charges Northern Territory Health with failing to comply with health and safety duties over the death of a mental health in-patient at Royal Darwin Hospital in 2022.
News from the BBC World Service
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks. Satellite images suggest Iran's strikes are more precise and extensive than US acknowledged Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged. Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file release Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The documents will offer a fascinating internal insight into how government works, including the way information flows and disagreements. UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled. 'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to patients Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday. Girl, 13, dies in hospital after river rescue Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Police say the girl went missing in the river close to the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall. Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive. Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians. Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action. Athlete awarded £149k after boss made her travel 800 miles for a meeting he didn't attend Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw". Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms. A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers. Euphoria actor understands backlash to third - and final - season Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Toby Wallace stars alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in the teen drama. Ten of the greatest World Cup kits - and what makes them so iconic Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here. The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year. Beyoncé's Grammy-winning director explores his grandfather's role in Biafran war Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war. Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71 Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 The former England and Wales coach died on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final. Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism. MPs to debate NHS single patient record after data concerns Posted on Monday June 01, 2026 Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.
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