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Hidden artworks rewrite history Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
A stash of more than 800 mysterious drawings has been revealed for the first time, rewriting the timeline of Aboriginal art and reconnecting families with long-lost relatives.
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Free public transport in Tasmania for three months to counter fuel crisis Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The Tasmanian government says public transport will be free statewide for three months, starting on Monday, in response to surging fuel prices.
'No Kings' protests against Trump draw crowds across US and Europe Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Huge crowds rally against US President Donald Trump from coast to coast in what organisers hope will be the largest single-day protest in US history.Â
Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Senior shadow minister Andrew Hastie has warned the credibility of the United States is being damaged and says Australians may be losing faith in the alliance.Â
Carey's half century settles SA after Boland takes two in two to put Victoria on top in Sheffield Shield final, live scores Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
South Australia needs a big recovery on day four of the Sheffield Shield if they are to set Victoria a competitive total at Melbourne's Junction Oval.
Why the 'perfect pair' of jeans remains an elusive concept Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The enduring challenge of finding the "perfect pair" of jeans highlights the garment's cultural significance, and the opportunity to move toward more sustainable and more thoughtfully designed denim.
Hoffman and McCaig claim doubles as sprinters are drawn to Japanese keirin's siren call Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Leigh Hoffman and Alessia McCaig complete sprint doubles with victory in the keirin at the national track championships, with Hoffman eyeing a chance to one day compete in the lucrative Japanese keirin racing.Â
Victorian government ordered to pay landowner $27m over rezoning Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
A court orders the Victorian government to pay more than $27 million in compensation to a landowner whose property was partially rezoned for public acquisition, after initially making the man a formal offer of $0.
Endangered palm cockatoo chick born in artificial nest a world first Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Scientists rejoice as adult birds enter an artificial hollow to feed and incubate the egg, before hatching and eventually flying away.Â
Cooney-Cross to miss rest of WSL season after mum's illness Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Kyra Cooney-Cross won't play for Arsenal again this season as she stays in Australia to be with her sick mum, but Caitlin Foord is back firing for the Gunners.
Middle East war has another new front and Trump only wanted one of them Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
One month into the Middle East conflict, the fighting has expanded again with another new front opening up as the Houthis launched their first attack. It creates further complexity for Donald Trump who now has to contain a widening conflict, writes Allyson Horn. Â
Teenage cricketer Mia Barwick tipped for cricketing stardom Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Mia Barwick is just 15 and a multi-sport prodigy, bound for cricketing glory. She's part of the next generation of female sporting stars — but with that comes pressure of the spotlight.
ACT police, prosecutors accused of 'egregious conduct' over botched prosecution Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Lawyers for a Canberra man cleared of 14 family violence charges are calling for an apology and compensation, after police found evidence the complainant fabricated some claims.
City couple quit careers and take over outback pub Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Burnt out from city life and careers in Brisbane, Liz Murphy and Norm Matau knew they couldn't keep going. So they left it all behind and started a new life as outback publicans.Â
'Cool cat' of journalism captured decades of Australian history on 35mm film Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Journalist and broadcaster Wayne Coolwell documented years of Indigenous culture with his 35mm camera. The photographs are going on showcase at the State Library.
From confectionery to boot polish, show bags were originally free sample bags Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
The "uniquely Australian" tradition of the show bag dates back more than a century, and shows no sign of dying out.
Program that helped Tarnika keep her child out of care is going statewide Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
The team of case workers at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation in south-west Sydney helping to prevent children from going into foster care is about to double in size.
Outback tourist town up in arms over proposed policing plan Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
When residents in Pine Creek call police in an emergency, the nearest 24-hour station is 100 kilometres away.
Cyclone Narelle destroys banana crops, fresh food growers hit hard Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Fruit and vegetable producers in one of Western Australia's key food growing regions are counting the cost of Cyclone Narelle, with one banana grower reporting more than 80 per cent of his crop has been destroyed.
WA businesses say matter of weeks before fuel crisis sparks serious price rises Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Country business owners say they have worked to absorb price increases, but will be forced to pass on costs to consumers if the supply of fuel to regional WA isn't stabilised.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher. 'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds. Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Posts with #TSW have had over a billion views on TikTok, sparking research into this mystery skin condition.
Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive. Another car crash and another arrest - what now for Tiger Woods? Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy. Four held in murder inquiry after death of young woman found in street Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Police say a young woman was found unconscious on Kennerleigh Avenue in Leeds on Saturday. Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations. Noah Wyle is back in A&E with new drama The Pitt: 'I hope people watch with empathy' Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama. Parkinson's drugs warnings review after some patients 'misled' over impulsive side effects Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets. I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Geumseong survived a dangerous journey to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated. 'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube. Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV. Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC. How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: Five changes in charts Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive? Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier. Video shows US missile likely used in deadly strike on Iranian town, experts say Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The analysts identified a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in footage of the strike on the southern town of Lamerd. No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen preformed to crowds. Drone footage shows huge fire engulf historic mill Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade. Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.
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