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Breaking: Large fire reported at oil refinery in Geelong Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Authorities were called to one of Australia's two operational oil refineries around 11pm after reports of a large blaze.
At least nine dead, including eight children, in Türkiye school shooting Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A boy, believed to be aged about 13, carried out the shooting in southeastern Türkiye, killing his fellow students and a teacher. It is the second school shooting in the country in two days.
American YouTuber jailed in South Korea for being a public nuisance Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A Seoul court found Johnny Somali displayed “severe” disrespect for South Korean law over a series of provocative stunts he live-streamed.
Defence spending to climb by $53 billion as 'international norms' erode Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Australia's defence spending will climb by $53 billion over the next decade amid what the federal government says are "intensifying" global risks.
Jury hears 'no bad blood' before sistergirl's alleged fatal stabbing Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Jurors in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a 37-year-old sistergirl from the Tiwi Islands have heard there was "no bad blood" between them in the lead-up to the "family tragedy".
Food minister warns of challenging times for WA consumers at checkout Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says natural disasters as well as fuel and fertiliser availability and cost increases are contributing to real concerns around food supply in WA.
Coronial inquest finds death of sex offender at Corella Place was preventable Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A coronial inquest has found that a supervised facility for sex offenders allowed a resident to have control over prescribed medications, which contributed to his death.
Cage fighter was 'mucking around' when spar turned deadly, jury hears Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Jurors have heard that the accused's girlfriend suggested he call an ambulance after the sparring session, but he told her to "hurry up and just get here".
School teacher who broke student's teeth found guilty of causing serious harm Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A former Darwin Middle School teacher who struck a female student in the face, breaking her teeth, after she demanded her confiscated phone back has been found guilty by a jury of unlawfully causing serious harm.
Taylor's migration plan doesn't make much sense. It doesn't have to Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
More than a day after Angus Taylor unveiled the first plank of the Coalition's long-awaited migration policy and many media interviews later, it's still unclear what the opposition is actually proposing to change.
CFMEU had 'hit list' of site workplace inspectors, inquiry hears Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The commission of inquiry into Queensland's CFMEU branch has heard inspectors lost the freedom and ability to do jobs as they saw fit after Annastacia Palaszczuk came to power in 2015.
Workers at embattled smelter face last payday amid calls for certainty Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
As what could be their last payday looms, an alliance of unions says more should be done to ensure stability for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter.
Brunei's fertiliser could feed to Australia following meeting of leaders Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.
Strait of Hormuz blockade could turn into global agrifood crisis Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says ships in the Strait of Hormuz need to start moving again to avoid a global agrifood crisis. Here's why.
Drought fuels biggest cattle sell-off in 20 years, as El Niño looms Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
More than 500,000 head of cattle have already been sold across New South Wales this year, with Scone seeing its biggest sale in 20 years.
Tougher bail laws creating 'perverse incentive' for children to plead guilty Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Several lawyers have told a state parliament inquiry into the youth justice system that bail laws are encouraging children to plead guilty to crimes they may not have committed.
Most truckies fear they won't last 12 months, industry survey says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Trucking industry peak group NatRoad calls on the federal government to urgently implement the $1 billion Economic Resilience Program it promised two weeks ago.
Chinese-backed coal mine purchase a 'vote of confidence', Qld government says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Yancoal Australia will acquire a majority stake in what it says is the "largest producing" underground coal mine in the country. The announcement has been met with a mixed reaction.
Here's what you need to know about today's Gina Rinehart court ruling Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Today's blockbuster court ruling over mining tenements worth billions of dollars in WA's iron ore rich Pilbara is the culmination of a complicated legal battle spanning more than a decade that has pitted family against family and siblings against each other.
Power confirms appeal after reasons released for Butters AFL Tribunal decision Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The AFL Tribunal releases its reasons for finding Zak Butters guilty of abusive and insulting language to umpire Nick Foot, saying it was "satisfied to the requisite standard" that he had made the remarks and that it was "implausible" that the umpire would have made it up.
News from the BBC World Service
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system. Starmer says he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed". Two officers charged after pregnant woman killed in crash with police car Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London. British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis. BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices". Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite. Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump. Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Abdullah Albadri denies charges preparing terrorist acts and being in possession of two knives. AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online. Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests. Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations. Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home. Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out. 'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything? Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week. My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Ben McCulloch, who stabbed his victim and left him to die, recently posted videos of a party inside a Scottish jail.
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