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Police say cause of Kumanjayi White's death in custody still not known Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The Northern Territory police commissioner says the cause of 24-year-old Kumanjayi White's death in custody remains undetermined, with the criminal case against the officers who restrained him now closed.
Body scan practices examined after Indigenous woman's death in custody Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The family of a young Indigenous woman who died in a NSW jail has told an inquest that she was a talented artist who generously supported anyone in need. The inquest is examining Corrective Services NSW's search and body scan practices.Â
PM response to truth-telling process 'hugely significant' Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The Walk for Truth ended at Parliament House today and while there was not a firm commitment from the PM, many felt the response was a 'positive move'.
Inquest hears NDIS provider delayed suicide threat reports before teen's death Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The inquest in Southport is examining whether any deficiencies in the boy's care or accommodation caused or contributed to his death.
Multiple crime scenes declared after man dies in Childers area Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
One man is dead and two others are in hospital, as police declare multiple crime scenes in a regional Queensland town.
Whyalla locals react to news of steelworks' final bidders Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Whyalla locals welcome more certainty about the future ownership of the city's steelworks, but say it is still not enough to warrant business investment and workers coming back to the Spencer Gulf.Â
NT child protection bill one year in the making had 'limited' consultation Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Despite taking a year to prepare a controversial bill surrounding child protection, the NT Department of Children and Families says consultation with organisations was "limited".
Live: State of Origin series kicks off as rain falls in Sydney Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Former Maroon Jai Arrow is named as Queensland's honorary number 21 as teams are locked in for the 2026 State of Origin series opener in Sydney. Follow live.
Bulk carrier rescues two fishermen and Smokey the dog after boat sinks Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
An emergency distress beacon activation off the North Queensland coast yesterday afternoon sparked a coordinated rescue involving a bulk carrier and rescue jet.
Labor MP defends electoral registration to empty block amid rebuild Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Dickson MP Ali France has been referred to the Australian Electoral Commission with claims she is registered to vote at a vacant suburban block in her north Brisbane electorate.Â
Trainee mechanics worked on hired EVs without Hertz's knowledge, ACT assembly hears Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The professional misconduct claims were levelled at Australia's first TAFE Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence.
Brother of hit-run victim says family will appeal NT court's 'light' sentence Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The family of a man who was left to die alongside his severely injured brother and father after a hit-and-run crash, say they will appeal the "light" sentence handed to the man who was behind the wheel.
Rodent faeces, animal blood, mould spark $60k penalty for country bakery Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Inspectors found animal blood dripping onto bread, rodent faeces on food and spreading mould at the Albany French Hot Bread Shop, triggering prosecution and $60,000 in penalties for the owners.Â
Maugean skates released after more than two years in captivity Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
A pair of endangered rays taken from a Tasmanian harbour as a species "insurance policy" have been released back into the wild after helping to produce more than 400 eggs for a captive research program.
ISIS-linked woman barred from Australia tried to board flight Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
An Australian woman with links to ISIS, who is barred from Australia on a temporary exclusion order, tried to board a flight home with the other members of yesterday's returning cohort, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.
Copi Mineral Sands Project near Victoria-NSW border gets green light Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
A mineral sands project of global strategic importance receives provisional approval from the New South Wales government.
Feds warn NT's law-and-order agenda could breach human rights Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland warns her Northern Territory counterpart that the NT's tough-on-crime agenda could breach Australia's international human rights obligations.
Bondi shooting victim labelled 'subhuman' in online abuse of inquiry witnesses Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Victims of antisemitism have been targeted with death threats and depicted as animals in AI-generated images after giving evidence to the royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack.
No 'plan B' for submarines if AUKUS fails, says defence minister Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
The defence minister brushes off calls for a "plan B" in case AUKUS fails, declaring it would be a step towards "giving up" on acquiring any new submarines at all.
Record-breaking rain welcomed in drought-hit parts of NSW Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has been welcomed across drought-hit parts of western NSW, but some farmers expecting relief were left disappointed.
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Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap. Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election. Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river as heatwave continues Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night. Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions. Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026 Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base. 'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026 Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust. Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place. 'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuse Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools. Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine? Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in. Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The result sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November with Paxton's Democratic opponent. Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group. Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday. The footballer setting record straight after 46 years Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years. Watch: Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something. How I won fantasy football in my first ever season - without using AI Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Danish medical student Erik Ibsen, 23, says it's "insane" he beat more than 11 million FPL players. How long will the heatwave last? Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Following the hottest May day on record, Simon King looks at how many more days of heat you can expect. Our best friend fell 200ft to his death on a mountain but wouldn't want us to stop hiking Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 Two men who watched best friend Jack Carne fall to his death off Glyder Fawr won't stop adventuring. Man charged over fatal shooting of award-winning farmer Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found in a field in Derbyshire on 29 January 2024. Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The fire broke out around 06:45 BST at a supermarket below a block of flats in north-west London. Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules Posted on Wednesday May 27, 2026 The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
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