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What is financial stress and how does it affect our decisions? Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
If financial stress is causing distractions — for example, you're worrying about money when you should be concentrating on driving or work — there might be something deeper happening.
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Rideshare driver accused of rape and stalking multiple women Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
A Brisbane rideshare driver had been charged with rape, stalking and coercive control over incidents involving three women across the city over the span of five years.
What we know about the US-Iran ceasefire deal Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
These are the key moments that lead up to a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, and what is on the table to permanently end the fighting.
Golfer details PTSD, says he 'thought people were trying to kill me' Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
In an interview before this week's US Masters, former US Open champion Gary Woodland opens up about his mental health struggles.
Live: What's real or fake online? Ask our experts Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Are you finding it increasingly difficult to know what to believe online? Hamish Macdonald and our panel of experts are helping us unpack misinformation, disinformation, and AI, and how you can identify them.
Worksafe investigates fatal crash on WA mine access road Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
A 38-year-old man has died in a crash on an access road to the King of the Hills mine site, near Leonora.
Water storage feud heats up as frustrated farmers take on corporate giants Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Central Queensland irrigators are demanding a "fair go" from two mega water users that are pumping from a ratepayer-owned storage without paying anything for its multimillion-dollar costs.
Man charged over Queensland hate speech laws faces court Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Liam Parry, 33, was arrested and charged last month for reciting the banned phrase "from the river to the sea."
'A worker is going to be stabbed': Union airs hospital safety concerns Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
NT Health has rejected calls for a security review at Royal Darwin Hospital's busy emergency department amid threats against staff, with staff concerned "a worker is going to be stabbed".
Smallest town in Australia for sale as two residents decide to sell roadhouse Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Cooladdi, nine hours west of Brisbane, dwindled in population when its railway station closed, but it continues to attract road-trippers and graziers. Its owners run local services including a shop, motel and mail service.
Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in custody on war crimes charges Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody after his lawyers made no application for bail in his first court appearance since his arrest.
Duke to retire from Socceroos after World Cup bid Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Mitch Duke will retire from international football this year, but is still hopeful of being part of Australia's FIFA World Cup squad.
Squid sightings spawn hope for fast species recovery in South Australia Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Sightings of southern calamari in South Australia are bringing relief after the species all but disappeared from some areas during the harmful algal bloom that began in early 2025.
Qld premier says federal government should fast-track oil projects Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli wants the federal government to fast-track environmental approvals for oil projects.
Claims wild-caught Australian seafood will soon 'only be afforded by the rich' Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
Australian seafood prices are likely to rise due to fuel supply issues, with some warning that wild-caught seafood could become unaffordable for most.
Why these dogs are on the pool deck at Australian Open swimming titles Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026
The swimmers at the Australian Open championships this week have had additional support from the side of the pool in the form of three retriever dogs.
Body found on rural Victorian property during search for missing man Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Police have discovered the body of a man on a property east of Ouyen in regional Victoria.
Blues recruit's striking ban upheld by AFL tribunal Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Carlton will be without Will Hayward for a high-stakes clash against Adelaide after failing to downgrade his one-match ban for striking.
One in three refugees at Sydney clinic have no Medicare Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
A growing number of people seeking asylum in Australia are missing out on lifesaving preventative health care due to being ineligible for Medicare, a group of Sydney doctors and nurses say.
Jewellery shop targeted in second alleged arson on Gold Coast in two days Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
The latest incident comes a day after a car was allegedly rammed into a Gold Coast car wash business and set alight.
News from the BBC World Service
Oil slides after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached. Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments. Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny". Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 Detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring criminal charges against the unnamed man. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. World's best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting. Family of one-punch attack victim fear £500k compensation could run out Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 Craig Lewis-Williams needs specialist care for the rest of his life following the November 2021 attack. Dad, 84, 'under awful stress' as son's care package set to end Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 A health trust is withdrawing a care package that helped an 84-year-old man to look after his two sons. Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect to be charged in death of eighth victim Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 Architect Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Wednesday when he is expected to plead guilty to murder charges. Temperatures hit 25C making it the warmest day in the UK for six months Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains Ex-footballer Joey Barton denies golf club attack Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault. Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted". Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show. Watch: Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure. Trump condemned over threat that Iran's 'civilisation will die' Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The UN's chief says he is "deeply troubled" by such statements, as the US president ramps up pressure on Iran to agree a deal to end the war. 'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested' Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody. Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again? Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface? The Papers: 'World holds its breath' and 'No Kan do' Posted on Wednesday April 08, 2026 The papers are dominated by Donald Trump's threats against Iran. Kanye West controversies - how did we get here? Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments. Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026 The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
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