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Doctors fail to tell registrar about driver's vision impairment before fatal crash, inquest hears Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A coronial inquest will investigate why three doctors failed to alert relevant authorities that a man was unfit to drive due to vision impairment in the years before he caused a crash which killed a mother of four.
Phillip Island bones not linked to missing persons case, police say Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Police say human remains found on Phillip Island are not linked to a missing persons investigation, amid community speculation about whether the bones might be linked to an historic cold case.Â
Former member of neo-Nazi group fights to have firearms licence reinstated Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A man, who was stripped of more than a dozen guns after police found multiple copies of Adolf Hitler's manifesto at his home, is fighting to have his weapons licence reinstated by a court.
South Korean court jails wife of former president for accepting bribes Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of jailed former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, is sentenced to prison by a Seoul court.Â
Chinese ambassador hints at retaliation over Port of Darwin Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, questions the Albanese government's ethics in wanting to return the Port of Darwin to Australian hands.
Jim Chalmers says inflation is not his fault but faces a rate hike nightmare Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Less than a year after the Reserve Bank started cutting rates, the prospect of a rate rise is a political nightmare for a treasurer hoping for clear air.
Pastoralists get respite with nearly a year of rain in one day Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Weather associated with a former cyclone has drenched parts of Western Australia's inland region, bringing relief for pastoralists who had received very little rain for the previous 12 months.
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Iranian doctor details horror scenes after massacre of citizens Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
In one of the most harrowing accounts yet, a doctor who fled Iran for Australia recounts trying to save bullet-riddled victims of the government crackdown on protests.
Man tackled at town hall after spraying unknown substance on US congresswoman Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Minneapolis police say officers saw a man use a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Ilhan Omar, the Democratic representative for Minnesota.
Residents urged to evacuate as two bushfires burn in Perth's north Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
There are unconfirmed reports of animals being impacted by the fire, and a shed being destroyed.
Fake Botox still being imported into Australia, months after first warning Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Counterfeit Botox vials were packaged in branded boxes that appear like a genuine product, according to a renewed warning from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
'One-off' literary festival to take place in lieu of Adelaide Writers' Week Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A community literary festival will go ahead in the wake of the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week, but those involved say it is not a replacement for the original event.Â
Boy accused of electric motorbike death denies manslaughter charge Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A teenage boy accused of killing a 59-year-old woman while riding an unlicensed high-powered electric motorbike in Perth's north has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.Â
Sobering export report for Australian producers as world turns off wine consumption Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Global demand for Australian wine is continuing to dwindle, with the latest Wine Australia export report showing an 8 per cent decrease in 2025 as consumers opt for alcohol-free trends.
Luxury $1,900-a-night resort to reopen in remote valley with no road in Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Guests at one of Australia's most luxurious resorts will travel on a four-wheel drive trail down the side of the Blue Mountains, with the owners committed to reopening three years after a landslide closed the only access road.
Free agent Khawaja set to play on in BBL Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
In the aftermath of his international retirement, Usman Khawaja is keen to extend his Big Bash career, with his preference to strike a new deal with the Brisbane Heat.Â
'I went into shock': Celine Cremer searcher finds human remains Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
The bushwalker who found human remains while searching for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer says he "went into shock" after coming across bones in dense Tasmanian forest.
At least 16 structures lost in Otways fire, no tap water in Gellibrand Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
At least 16 structures have been destroyed by the Carlisle River fire in Victoria's Otways, with a strong wind change late yesterday afternoon impacting another 1,000 hectares.
Littleproud rejects offer to meet Ley as Nationals spill-attempt looms Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Nationals leader David Littleproud will stare down a leadership tilt from Queensland MP Colin Boyce, though colleagues say it is unlikely the challenger will secure enough votes for a spill.
Alex Volkanovski's glorious past meets an uncertain future at UFC 325 Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
An end of an era looms for Alex Volkanovski as he prepares for his first title defence on home soil, but ahead of UFC 325, Australia's greatest ever MMA fighter is still the nation's gold standard.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there. Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid during town hall Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident. More than 100 flood warnings as Storm Chandra disruption continues Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 A major incident has been declared in Somerset, with weather warnings for ice across much of the country. EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading. Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people. 'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month. Vulnerable people missing out on benefits because of online tool Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners. British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland. Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate. Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon. Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents. The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale' Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages. 'What if I just started shouting?' - when to worry about intrusive thoughts Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help. AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s. Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis? Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies. A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady? Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes. Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames. Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced. Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate. South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.
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