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DNA samples found near Toyah Cordingley burial site scrutinised Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
The former nurse accused of the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley was 3.7 billion times more likely than not to have contributed to a DNA sample found on a stick where she was buried, his trial has heard.
'Rare' tropical cyclone thrashes South-East Asia as death toll hits 115 Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
The death toll is expected to continue rising after a week of record-breaking rain, flash flooding and a "rare" tropical cyclone.
Man accused of student's murder acted in 'chillingly premeditated' way, court hears Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
The jury in the trial of a Tiwi Islands man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin hears final arguments from the prosecution and the defence.
'Mona Lisa for decorative arts': Rare Fabergé egg set for $40m sale Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg is heading to auction with a price estimate of more than $40 million.
Family of security guard killed in Bondi stabbing upset with Westfield Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A lawyer representing one of the bereaved families took aim at the owner and operator of Westfield, saying they were "extremely disappointed".
Breaking: Lockdown and injuries at Adelaide shopping centre following reported fight Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
An Adelaide shopping centre is in lockdown and people are being evacuated following a "violent disturbance".
Roos coach sheds light on 'really difficult' AFLW grand final omission Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker says telling Mia King she isn't going to play in the AFLW grand final is "one of the harder conversations" he's had to have.
Embattled Aboriginal corporation to oversee cultural services at Rottnest Island Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A strife-torn Aboriginal corporation crucial to heritage approvals across Perth wins a contract to oversee cultural services on Rottnest Island, Wadjemup, one of Western Australia's premier tourism destinations.
Travel company embroiled in overcharging scandal worth more than $100m Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Corporate Travel Management helps arrange travel bookings for clients ranging from Wesfarmers to the Australian government.
Woman allegedly murdered by partner made emergency call around time of crash, police say Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A Queensland woman who died after her partner allegedly rammed her vehicle and forced it off the road had made a call to Triple Zero around the time of the crash, police say.
Fresh charge for Pheobe Bishop accused Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser has been charged with attempting to pervert justice, along with accessory to murder.Â
Education department and bus company charged over child's access to engine coolant Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Tasmania's education department and a bus company have both appeared in court after a child with a disability was allegedly left unattended on a bus with access to a bottle of engine coolant in a plastic water bottle.
Internal revolt at City of Perth over lord mayor's pursuit of culture review Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
The City of Perth is in turmoil amid a dispute over newly elected Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds's push for a ratepayer-funded workplace culture review, with the council's acting CEO resigning amid the saga.
Man allegedly travelled with $2.75m drug haul on bus from Melbourne to Adelaide Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Police say a man has been charged for allegedly carrying $2.75 million worth of illicit drugs while travelling on a bus from Melbourne to Adelaide overnight.
Husband leads tribute ride for prison officers after losing wife to cancer Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A man whose correctional officer wife was "fair dinkum about helping people" leads more than 300 prison staff on a ride honouring the lives of colleagues who have died in New South Wales.
No Cummins as Australia picks unchanged squad for second Ashes Test Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
Australia will go into the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane next week with an unchanged line-up, meaning there is no place for captain Pat Cummins.
Third renewable energy company discovers asbestos in wind farm turbine lifts Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
An anti-asbestos advocate wants a review of import supply chains after a third renewable energy company confirmed the discovery of asbestos in wind farm turbine lifts.
Education department charged after student severs fingers in guillotine Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the Department of Education after a Beechworth Secondary College student "severed" his fingertips in a guillotine.
Man shot dead in Sydney street, two arrested after police pursuit Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
A man aged in his 20s has died after being shot multiple times near a police station in Western Sydney.
Dairy 'disrupter' who invented spreadable butter in 70s wins science award Posted on Friday November 28, 2025
An 86-year-old farmer claims this year's Dairy Science Award for inventing spreadable butter, by mixing oils with cultured cream at a time when it was illegal.
News from the BBC World Service
Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a job Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Employees will instead get the right after six months - the promise was a key pledge in the party's manifesto ahead of last year's general election. Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says. Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves' Budget? Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups. National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says. Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers. Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do. Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Ex-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian payments Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign. At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity. Trump administration will re-examine green card holders from 19 countries Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia and Venezuela are among the countries subject to the review. Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45% Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans. We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast. Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood? Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? 25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up. Buy loo roll and keep the receipt - how to shop smart on Black Friday Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal. The Papers: 'U-turn on workers' rights' and 'big migration fall' Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 A government u-turn on day-one worker protections, leads the papers as does migration data and the Budget. Fury and questions after Hong's Kong deadliest blaze in decades Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible. How will the changes to workers' rights affect you? Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have? Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told Posted on Thursday November 27, 2025 Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
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