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Breaking: Ballarat killer Lachlan Young found not guilty of raping teenager Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Ballarat killer Lachlan Young has been cleared of raping a teenager months before he murdered his girlfriend, Hannah McGuire.
Staffer to whom Brittany Higgins confided rape allegation got $1.48m payout Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Former political staffer Fiona Brown has received $1.48 million in a settlement from the Commonwealth over claims she was made a scapegoat in the fallout from Brittany Higgins's rape allegation.
Darwin man charged with money laundering from illicit tobacco sales Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Police have arrested and charged a 33-year-old Darwin man for allegedly laundering millions of dollars through an illegal tobacco business, following a four-month investigation by Northern Territory Police alongside Australian Border Force.
Breaking: Bird flu suspected as 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Three mass bird mortality events believed to be linked to the H5N1 avian flu strain have been recorded on islands off SA. In a separate event, more than two dozen penguins have been found dead in Tasmania, with testing now underway.Â
Qld government accused of gagging frontline organisations from speaking out Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
The premier denied there have been threats to cut investment in vital services, including for homelessness and child safety.
Four people requiring medical treatment after Perth hospital ICU fire Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Four people have required medical treatment after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of Fiona Stanley Hospital.
Lawyer says 'beef' behind alleged victim's complaint against Alan Jones Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Alan Jones's defence lawyers have accused one of the veteran broadcaster's alleged assault victims of confiding in two men who "hated" Mr Jones as part of a workplace "beef" at commercial radio station 2GB.
Gold Coast canefarmers 'devastated' after sugar mill terminates contract Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
The owner of the Rocky Point sugar mill sent a notice to growers in June advising them that the mill would cease crushing their cane after the 2027 season.
In a town known for its wild coastline, a surfing star is born Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
As our ute hurtled along a steep track onto an isolated beach, I finally understood why a grab bar up above the front seat passenger is nicknamed the 'Oh sh*t handle'. Welcome to Augusta's take-no-prisoners approach to life.
Chinese national pleads guilty to $20,000 bribe hidden in tea Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Guoxin Zhu was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended after spending 26 days in custody.
They put food on our tables, but 9 out of 10 farmers feel undervalued Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one in three feel their mental health has deteriorated over the last year.Â
Albany residents cut off from mains gas to get compensation Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
After months of uncertainty, the WA government announces a transition package for the thousands of residents and businesses impacted by gas supplier ATCO's decision to walk away from a regional city's mains gas network.
Israeli ambassador rejects 'political attacks' on report clearing soldiers in Frankcom killing Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Israel's ambassador Hillel Newman defends the IDF investigation clearing its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, saying the findings should not be attacked if they "are not suitable to one's political agenda".
Albanese dinner host's family fortune linked to corruption involving relatives Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a dinner attended by Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving relatives in China.
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Victorian regulator shuts down 65 day care centres, suspends educators Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Ignite Minds is ordered to close scores of centres and four educators are suspended following an inspection blitz in Victoria.
Why there will be more police with more powers in Perth's CBD this October Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
The Land Forces defence expo was the site of ugly clashes when it was last held in Melbourne. As its next edition approaches in Perth, the WA government wants to give police more power for "public order".
Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences? Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
There are situations in which Australians can access their superannuation early, but there can consequences for their tax and Centrelink payments.
Drones breach RAAF airspace for second time in a month Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
An analyst says the breaches at the Williamtown base show that Australia's $100 million fighter jets are "completely vulnerable".
'Out of control' cost-of-living pressures drive demand for food charities Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
As demand for food charities and housing services rise, one family has travelled Australia with barbecues and smokers to deliver low-cost and slow-cooked meat dishes to people experiencing hardship.Â
Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026
Australia's unemployment rate hits 4.5pc in July, the highest level in the post-COVID era, reducing the chance of another rate hike in September.
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September. Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever? Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family. Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies". Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026 A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long. Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains. People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026 Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences. Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2026 Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim. Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections. From managing your nerves to collecting your results - everything you need to know Posted on Thursday August 22, 2024 If you've taken your GCSE exams in the summer here is a guide to what you need to know about GCSE results day in 2026 and tips for your next steps after school. What to do if you're unhappy with your grades Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England? Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland. Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland. 'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices' Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands. The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky. 'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy' Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 News of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers. I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own. Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? Posted on Thursday August 20, 2026 One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
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