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Woman sues former teacher, state over alleged rape as student Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
A woman is suing a former accounting teacher at the then-Hobart Matriculation College, alleging he raped her when she was a 16-year-old student in the 1980s and offered her cash to terminate a pregnancy.
One Nation SA candidate Cory Bernardi says party will be the 'strongest voice of opposition' Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
One Nation's lead candidate for South Australia Cory Bernardi has taken aim at the "two-party duopoly" in the state, with Pauline Hanson issuing a warning to Labor that her party would be "coming for your seats".
'Beautiful' young Australian mourned as Japanese police investigate ski lift death Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Queensland woman Brooke Day, 22, is being remembered as a "cherished teammate" following her death at a popular Japanese ski resort.
NSW protest restrictions extended ahead of visit of Israel president Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
The NSW Police commissioner announces restrictions on protests will be extended, ahead of planned demonstrations against the upcoming Sydney visit of Israel's president.
Affordable homes absent from Queensland's new housing policy Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
There are no mandates for social or affordable homes in the Queensland state government's latest action to address the housing crisis.
Class action alleges contamination by one of world's biggest goldmines Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Landowners in central west NSW are behind an environmental class action against one of the world's biggest goldmines, alleging contamination of more than 2,000 properties.
Major potato supplier Zerella plans new NT farm Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Potatoes have not been grown in the Northern Territory at commercial scale for many years but could change if a planned seed potato venture goes ahead.
Gympie 'woodchipper killer' to serve life sentence after appeal rejected Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
In 2022 Gregory Lee Roser was found guilty of murder after beating a man with a metal bar and then placing his body in a woodchipper.
Clintons agree to testify before Congress on Epstein ties Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt of Congress, which could potentially lead to criminal charges.Â
Teachers face sack for hate speech in NSW classrooms, premier says Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Teachers or school staff found to have breached bolstered NSW hate speech laws face tough sanctions, including the possibility of being fired.
Three Nationals banned from reunited Coalition cabinet until July under Ley's offer Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Sussan Ley has given David Littleproud a list of non-negotiable conditions, which if accepted could see the Coalition reunited before the end of the week.Â
NT youth justice concerns aired in scathing submission to national inquiry Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Assaults in custody, longer remand times and a doubling of young people in detention are among the concerns flagged in the submission by the Aboriginal legal service.
US Today show host's mother is missing in Arizona and authorities suspect an abduction Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Police have declared a crime scene after the mother of US TV personality Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home. Here's what we know.Â
Details of NDIS alternative for some autistic children finally revealed Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by states and territories outside the NDIS.
NT to introduce strongest penalty for DV murder in Australia Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Domestic violence killers in the Northern Territory are set to serve longer prison sentences without parole than others charged with murder.
Sydney's working harbour worried about looming rezoning plan Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
The Sydney Heritage Fleet says it will have nowhere to work on Sydney's century-old ships if it is evicted from Rozelle Bay due to a rezoning plan.
Nusantara Beat to bring 'psychedelic' take on Indonesian folk music to WOMADelaide Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
All members of Amsterdam-based band Nusantara Beat have Indonesian heritage, so what better way to connect with those roots than through a very different take on the archipelago's traditional music?
Wallabies Rugby World Cup draw revealed ahead of home tournament Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Australia's home Rugby World Cup campaign will kick off against debutants Hong Kong China rather than bitter rivals New Zealand, who also feature in the same pool.
Sam Kerr is back for the Asian Cup after winning it as a teenager Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Matildas captain Sam Kerr was just 16 when she helped the team win the Women's Asian Cup — their first, and to date only major trophy. Now she's leading the side at home, ready for another shot at glory.
'Massive, bright' light seen in Victorian skies — but it's not a meteor Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026
Keen observers reported a "massive, bright orange meteor" streaking across the sky, but one astronomer says it was likely to be space debris from a Starlink satellite.
News from the BBC World Service
Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary. Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion. Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999 Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006. The 17 most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles. Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations. Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid. Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash. Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty. Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately' Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Colombia's Petro travels to Washington for meeting with Trump Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and Americans leaders have long traded barbs and accusations. 'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.
Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly. Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show. Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past. At a glance: Mandelson-Epstein emails Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission. Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies. 'Mandelson reported to police' and 'Bots moan about humans' Posted on Tuesday February 03, 2026 Police probe Mandelson's alleged government leaks to Epstein and AI bots "moan about humans" leads Tuesday's papers. AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing Posted on Monday February 02, 2026 Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
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