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More children in residential care in Qld than other states, inquiry told Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Queensland's Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety spends seven months exploring the complex issues surrounding children in care and how to improve their experience.Â
Teen boys driving homophobic attacks in NSW, police data reveals Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Police recorded 197 incidents of LGBTQIA+ hate-related violence and charged 103 people over the attacks since 2023.Â
Why modern audiences love Hans Christian Andersen's 'vicious morality' Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Two wildly different shows, The Tree of Light by Slingsby Theatre Company and Meow Meow's The Red Shoes, re-imagine classic fairy tales by the famous Danish author.
Firefighters rescue teenager stuck up 30-metre-tall crane Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
A teenager who scaled a crane and became stuck in Melbourne's north-east has been rescued by firefighters who brought in an expert team to help him down to safety.
Outback town cops year's worth of rain in two days as south-east Qld faces wet weekend Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Parts of outback Queensland have been drenched with almost a year's worth of rainfall in just two days.
Blind refugee dies after detention by US border agents Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Nurul Amin Shah Alam's family had expected him to be released from a New York jail and reported him missing. He was found dead after temperatures dropped below freezing.
Farming town rattled by more than 70 'mysterious' earthquakes Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
After a dozen earthquakes in a single day and more than 70 over the course of February, farmers in Gnowangerup are curious about what is rumbling their paddocks.
Small town Australian becomes 'accidental expert' in sumo wrestling Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Katrina Watts stumbled across the ancient sport while living in Japan, and became known for photographing competitors and bringing ANZAC biscuits to matches.
Sayer's return from knee injury a testament to single-minded focus Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
After a long-term injury seriously derailed her career, Australian soccer player Amy Sayer is looking to leave a mark on this year's Asian Cup, which begins for the Matildas on Sunday in Perth.Â
Parents charged with manslaughter after Gold Coast crash kills 3yo boy Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Police say the 22-year-old mother was driving with the 24-year-old father, along with two boys aged one and three, when she crashed into bushland at Stapylton on October 25.
Government launches consultation into locally made wind infrastructure Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
The federal government is exploring the feasibility of manufacturing wind energy infrastructure locally, with the federal minister for industry saying he is "sick of the naysayers" who say local manufacturing is not sustainable.Â
Aussie Griffith set for belated world champs medal after rival's doping ban Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Georgia Griffith looks likely to be awarded a belated world indoor championships bronze medal, her first global senior medal, after Ethiopian Diribe Welteji copped a doping ban.
Live: ASX to edge up after tech rally stalls on Wall Street Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
The Australian share market is likely to edge higher at open after a mixed session on Wall Street. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
One of the world's stars isn't touring the US, but drawing crowds in Sydney Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Global powerhouse Bad Bunny is bringing together Sydney’s Latin diaspora and exciting fans who cannot speak a word of Spanish.Â
Council backflips on rate rise for short-stay rentals to support tourism Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
As questions persist about the effect of short-stay rental properties on housing availability, one council has cancelled plans to charge hosts higher council rates.Â
US and Iran make 'significant progress' in nuclear talks, mediator says Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
While the US did not comment after the talks ended, Iran's foreign minister told Iranian state television they had been the most intense exchanges between the two countries.
Live: Labor doesn't rule out report Treasury modelling negative gearing changes Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Labor frontbencher Mark Butler declines to shut the door on reports Treasury is modelling changes to negative gearing ahead of the budget. Follow live.Â
India hammers second-highest T20 World Cup score to send Proteas into semis Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
The final four at the Twenty20 World Cup is taking shape after South Africa progressed on the back of a victory over West Indies, and India's victory over Zimbabwe.
Human remains found in Tasmanian wilderness 'likely' those of Celine Cremer Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
Police provide their strongest statement yet that human bones found in the Tasmanian wilderness are likely those of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer.
Tasmania announces stronger gun laws but stops short of firearm limit Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026
The reforms include a statewide gun buyback scheme and the reclassification of some guns to a more restrictive licence, but the Tasmanian government does not plan to limit the number of firearms an individual can own.
News from the BBC World Service
MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK. Chris Mason: Gorton and Denton by-election could be a three-way tussle Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Plenty think it could be a three-way tussle between Labour, Reform and the Greens, the BBC's political editor writes. Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit deal Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Arrivals at the Rock's airport would have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty. Soham murderer Ian Huntley treated for serious head injuries after prison workshop attack Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. US-Iran talks end after 'significant progress', mediator says Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear. Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display. Woman angry at lack of prosecution after she fell from window fleeing triple killer Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks. No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 A committee of MPs and peers says the government has confirmed it will not overrule any decision to disclose files. Corbyn set to become Your Party parliamentary leader Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's supporters won 14 of the 24 seats on Your Party's central executive committee (CEC). Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva. Bridgerton's first East Asian family is a beautiful thing, say cast Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Stars of the hit Netflix show talk about the importance of representation as part two of season four lands. Jersey approves assisted dying law - where do proposals for change stand in the UK? Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. This coastal idyll banned 'harmful' holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked? Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism. Struggling to get your first job? Here are five tips to get you started Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Whether it's a Saturday job or your first full-time role, here are some expert tips to help you get on the career ladder. How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history? Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen? Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union. Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK Catherine stresses importance of mothers' mental health during rainy Wales visit Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive to cheers from crowds that had gathered outside despite the rain Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success, says women's ice hockey captain Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight. Number of young people out of work or education edges closer to one million Posted on Thursday February 26, 2026 People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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