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Bazball-era curfews over as Root demands England players 'be adults' Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
England skipper Joe Root says the midnight curfews in place at the end of the Bazball reign have been ditched as he called on his players to "be adults" in the new era.
'Where is our morality?' Holocaust survivor's warning to Australians Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Current and future generations are learning about antisemitic atrocities through the voices of Holocaust survivors, like Mark Spigelman.
Revived NT mine to join Australia's modern gold rush Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Chinese-financed company Hanking Gold is reviving the mothballed Mount Bundy mine south of Darwin, with the soaring gold price prompting predictions of profit from its first year of production.
'High-risk' youth bailed, police station vandalised in outback town Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
South Australia's police union has claimed a young repeat offender in Coober Pedy was unable to be fitted with an ankle monitor while on bail, calling on "urgent intervention" to bolster the town's "critically inadequate policing resources".
Colombia survivors reflect on quake terror as rescuers search rubble Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The search for survivors from Colombia's earthquake grows more desperate as residents share their survival stories with the ABC.
More judges and incentives for early guilty pleas proposed to fix case backlog Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Tasmania's courts are choked, with backlogged cases up 139 per cent from a decade ago. A new report has suggested ways to unclog the system.
Storm Boy made Mr Percival famous. Now pelicans like him are under threat Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
As the 50th anniversary of the release of the original Storm Boy movie approaches, it is estimated up to 70 per cent of adult pelicans in breeding colonies could be wiped out to the first wave of H5N1 bird flu.
Dissociative identity disorder left man living life he didn't remember Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
For Ashley Curtis, life with dissociative identity disorder left him feeling like his world was shrinking. Now, he says an NDIS decision has threatened his independence.Â
Lucas-Rodd felt 'trans joy' wearing a binder but are they safe to exercise in? Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Binders are popular among trans and gender diverse people, but research is yet to show if they're safe to exercise in. The University of Western Australia has led the largest study so far in the search for answers, and the preliminary results are promising. Â
The Kiss era has begun, and new coach Les is seeking the 'Wallaby way' Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The new Wallabies era under Les Kiss began with a win in tough conditions against an improving nation, but coach Les Kiss wants more than just wins to be the legacy of his tenure.Â
Breaking: Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to leave White House Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Karoline Leavitt, who recently returned from maternity leave, says she has decided to quit as White House press secretary to focus on being a mother.
Men charged after alleged sex assault at train station as others go unreported Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Public transport can be a particularly unsafe place for women and girls, with many alleged incidents of sexual assault and harassment likely to not be reported.
Farage goes head-to-head with Count Binface in snap by-election Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Nigel Farage is the clear favourite, but Count Binface is attracting serious support in a by-election featuring a record 34 candidates, including an Australian software engineer and three "Loonies".
Grandparents filling child care gaps as cost-of-living pressures rise Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Experts say families are turning to grandparents for help with child care, as the formal care system remains "inaccessible to many".Â
Thomas Embling Hospital staff battling burnout, drug abuse and violence Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Insiders at Victoria's only mental healthcare provider for the criminal justice system is inefficient with government funding and struggles with a junior workforce that is burning out, according to a leaked report.
The hospitality app some businesses use to cover shifts without paying super Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
A hospitality jobs marketplace that boasts thousands of users might be incorrectly labelling workers, a legal expert says, as the Fair Work Ombudsman tells workers to report any concerns.
Six months into the job, Taylor is taking a detour Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Behind the scenes, Angus Taylor and Anthony Albanese have been engaged in a rare level of cooperation this week but in public the opposition leader is using the melon saga to mount an all-out assault on the prime minister's character.Â
'Lawnmower' patterns of Chinese research vessel raising suspicions in Pacific Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The strange patterns of Chinese research vessels in the Pacific have raised suspicions China is gathering intelligence for a potential conflict.
'Disasters hanging on people's walls': The consumer fallout from the solar battery boom Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Solar Power Nation is spruiked by a number of current and former sports stars but the major retailer is facing investigations in multiple states as consumer complaints rise into the hundreds.
Are We OK? Jebediah doco is both nostalgic triumph and cautionary tale Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Nostalgia, addiction, life-long friendship. This doco has it all. But it took both director and iconic Perth music subject 11 years to complete.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports. Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third. Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather. Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university. US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used. Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says. Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer. River Danube's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies. Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home. Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday. Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting. First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932 Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. 'Rot in prison', relatives tell double murderer and rapist Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Simon Levy is jailed for life after murdering two women and raping another. These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise? Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break? Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task? Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
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