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Major disturbance unfolds at Perth's maximum security prison Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A prison officer has been injured in a major disturbance that caused significant damage at Perth’s maximum-security prison.
Tsunami threat for NZ's South Island after magnitude-5.9 earthquake Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Te Anau, with the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point, likely to be affected.
Sydney home ownership rate hits 70-year low Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Sydney is no longer affordable for most, as new data reveals the number of people who own the home they live in is the lowest it has been in decades.
NT government slammed over no-show to federal racism inquiry Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A national inquiry into racism against First Nations people, launched after an alleged terror attack in Perth, has heard allegations of systemic racism in the Northern Territory, as the territory government comes under fire for snubbing the probe.
Alleged 'fight club' organiser arrested, SA Police say Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
SA Police have arrested the alleged organiser of a 'fight club' and reported seven other teenagers they allege were linked to videos of amateur bouts that were posted online.
Stink bomb attack planners taken to court by energy giant Woodside Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Energy giant Woodside has taken climate activists to court in a bid to unmask the conspirators behind a stink-bomb protest that forced the evacuation of its Perth headquarters.
New monkey species with orange lips discovered after years of searching Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The monkey — colobus congoensis — is only the fifth new species of African monkey to be discovered in the past 75 years.
Live: Cats stretching the lead over Saints at Kardinia Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Geelong hosts St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, with the under-strength Cats desperate to stop a recent slide. Follow live.
Federal MP and staffer injured in boating accident Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Tasmanian police say a man fell from an oyster barge when it hit a sandbar and was briefly trapped. Member for Barker Tony Pasin says he and a staffer were injured and now receiving medical treatment, but it is not clear who fell from the barge.Â
Live: Panthers lead as Broncos premiership defence hangs by a thread Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos have won the past five NRL premierships between them, but their 2026 campaigns could not be any different. Follow live.
Ambulances arriving late to lower-priority patients, SA opposition says Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Data obtained by the South Australian opposition shows fewer ambulances are arriving on time to priority 3 and 4 patients.
Delay in revealing theft of medical data labelled 'unacceptable' Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Cybersecurity experts have questioned why Partnered Health took more than three weeks to reveal it had been the victim of a data breach.
Aboriginal death in custody confirmed at privately-run NSW prison Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A 21-year-old Aboriginal man has died at the privately-run Clarence Correctional Centre in northern NSW.
Report finds Brisbane has country's best nightlife — if it's Thursday Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The Queensland capital outranks every other city for Thursday nightlife trade, a report finds.
Public art lightning rod 'blue blob' turns one Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
The blue sculpture that's been the subject of love, loathing, debate and international headlines for googly eyed-vandalism has made it to its first birthday relatively unscathed.
Police investigate drone footage after suspected underworld hit Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Drone footage that reportedly captured a suspected underworld hit in Sydney is under investigation and "concerning", a senior NSW Police officer says.
BHP staff down tools for historic strike in Western Australia Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Workers at the mining giant's operations in Port Hedland have walked off the job in one of the most significant industrial disputes to hit the resources sector in a quarter of a century.
Terrorists using AI to build weapons and plan attacks, report finds Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
A report finds AI systems can be tricked into coaching extremists how to make bombs and plan attacks.
Transgender woman's 'humiliating' experience with major corporations Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
What should have been a quick process of updating personal details left Laura Mitchell "insulted" and "humiliated" by the country's largest institutions.
Moira Deeming to be disendorsed as a Liberal candidate after dropping court action Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026
Victoria's Liberal Party is set to drop Moira Deeming as an upper house candidate following contested claims against former state leader Matthew Guy.
News from the BBC World Service
Argentina face action over Falklands banner Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children. Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones. Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below. Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton. US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best". Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat. 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England? Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final? 'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup. Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for England until the 2030 World Cup following the painful semi-final defeat by Argentina. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is. The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer. Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis? Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts. A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter. 'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026 Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
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