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Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the AFL's pecking order.
Does the Queensland premier have a leash on his own attack dog? Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Queensland's deputy premier made a 'dick' joke about his political opponent this week, but the difference in his approach and the premier's raises questions, writes political reporter Jack McKay.
WHO upgrades risk assessment for Ebola outbreak in DRC to 'very high' Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The World Health Organization raises its assessment of the outbreak going nation-wide as a province in the Congo's east bans funerals and suspends the local football league.
Dangerous area in Sydney for rock fishers trials life jacket library Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Rock fishers in Sydney's east can now borrow and return life jackets for free in a bid to help reduce the number of drownings in the area.
Shipping containers of water slide parts left idle as park plans axed Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A developer blames the Iran war for his decision to axe a water park and resort project in regional Queensland despite already spending $21 million.Â
Confused about Labor's tax changes? Here's what they really mean Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Labor's capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more. Here's who will really pay more.Â
Building townhouses on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Townhouses, terraces and low-rise apartments will be allowed on all ACT residential blocks under a major change to planning rules proposed by the government.
Rural women share harrowing IVF stories at parliamentary inquiry Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Farmer and mother of two Sophie Fletcher has endured miscarriages, hours of travel and false hope throughout her IVF journey. She wants to see the system change for rural women.
'Life is football' here but without money, Australia's most unique club won't survive Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The Tiwi Islands are unique and Australian Rules football is a way of life that has spawned some of the game's biggest names. But even as favourite son Willie Rioli Jr returns home, the Tiwi Bombers know they need more help.
Fracking could open the door to 10 years of gas supply but is there a risk? Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A decade's worth of gas supply for South Australia is potentially sitting below the Limestone Coast region. But will it ever be extracted?
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Donald Trump's director of national ​intelligence Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard says she is departing from the role to support her husband after his recent bone cancer diagnosis.
Digital tipping prompts on the rise but not all venue owners are fans Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The peak hospitality industry group thinks electronic tipping is the way of the future, but some venue owners don't like pressuring customers to tip.Â
ASIO assessment failed to identify heightened Hanukkah risks before Bondi attack Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Australia's intelligence agency, ASIO, issued its annual holiday threat assessment less than two weeks before the Hanukkah terrorist attack at Bondi Beach but did not identify heightened risks to the Jewish festival, despite earlier declaring antisemitism as its top priority in terms of threat to life.
Plastic waste collected in Sydney Harbour during Vivid festival rising Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Data from floating rubbish bins near the Sydney CBD suggests there are higher levels of rubbish entering the water when major events such as Vivid are on.
The budget's central weakness was revealed this week Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
As debate over the federal government's budget tax hit on wealth and assets continues to reverberate, one can't help but wonder how it's going down among the gen Zs and millennials it's designed to impress.
A new battleground has started for Israel, where words trump actions Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
In the wake of an outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support from the international community.Â
Suzie Miller took the risky path away from a safe job as a judge, with no regrets Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
In 2009, Suzie Miller had a choice between becoming a magistrate in Australia or a residency at the National Theatre in London.
How a 3,400yo ball game survives in Mexico against all odds Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Ulama remains an important part of Mexican identity, with authorities leveraging the momentum of the FIFA World Cup to shine a spotlight on the ancient sport once again.
A community college had AI read out graduate names. It didn't go well Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
It's graduation season for universities across the US, which has bred an unexpected viral trend: graduates jeering at artificial intelligence.
'How do you explain that?' The rare, complex case of PNG's conjoined twins Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A team of doctors involved in the separation of conjoined Papua New Guinean twins Sawong and Tom have spoken for the first time about the rare and complex case.
News from the BBC World Service
Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment. UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays. Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness. 'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents. Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine. William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The Prince of Wales says he feels "very proud" of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis. Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies. TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...? Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup. Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy after an Indian bride dies Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead. Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder. 'Everyone's always had an opinion, now you can bet on it': Prediction markets and their appeal to young men Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album. Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point? Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK chart history Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10. Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
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