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Senate inquiry urges sweeping reforms to Triple Zero outage crises Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
'Like Dante's Inferno': Residents angry at lack of fire ban despite dire forecast Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Residents east of Hobart are questioning why a total fire ban was not imposed over the weekend, after they spent the evening fearing a potential ember attack from a nearby blaze.
Breaking: Cindy Crawford's son dies aged 27 Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
According to several US media outlets, a representative of the family has confirmed Presley Gerber's death and has asked for the family's privacy to be respected.
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband interviewed after murder mistrial Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Patrick Clancy has given his first public interview since a mistrial was declared in his former wife's highly-publicised murder proceedings.
Country footballer wins premiership with Echuca despite brain cancer Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Echuca footballer Aiden "AJ" Mills celebrates a premiership a year after being denied a permit to play finals while undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
Producers lose equipment, livestock in central Queensland spring fires Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Spring fires in central Queensland have killed animals and destroyed equipment after the driest Queensland winter in six years.
Unimaginable grief detailed as Hillcrest jumping castle inquest begins Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The lives and personalities of the six children who died in a jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania's north-west almost five years ago have been shared in court, as the inquest into their deaths starts in Devonport.
Younger Australians face a harder path to wealth, report shows Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Younger Australians are better educated and likely to live and work longer, but are missing some of the early income and wealth gains enjoyed by previous generations, according to a new report.
Three swimmers die in separate drownings at unpatrolled NSW beaches Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The drownings come amid a warm start to spring, which has seen beachgoers take to the water well ahead of the official surf lifesaving patrol season.
Fremantle legend in tears as AFL grand final honour revealed Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Fremantle pioneer Shaun McManus will hand over the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers break through for their maiden flag.
DPP drops murder charge against final suspect in Omega Ruston shooting Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Prosecutors have offered no evidence and dropped a murder charge against former Nomad bikie Paul Younan in relation to the shooting of Omega Ruston.
H5 bird flu found in four sea lions, including a pup, on SA islands Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
There has also been a mass mortality event involving crested terns on the same South Australian islands, with about 900 of the birds found dead.
'Not enough' mental health beds in Tasmania after arson attack, union warns Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Patients from Tasmania's north-west have been relocated to Launceston and Hobart after a deliberately-lit fire tore through the facility on Saturday night.
Homes without power around Mildura after car hits power pole Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
More than 3,360 homes in Mildura and surrounds are without power after a car hit a power pole this morning.
NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The NRL is threatening to ban spectators who threw projectiles at referee Ashley Klein, with the league's integrity unit investigating the aftermath of Sunday's semifinal in Auckland.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Brownlow Medal count Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The 2026 Brownlow Medal is here again and there's a raging favourite to win the award. Here's everything you need to know.Â
Coldplay singer reveals how Shane Warne introduced him to John Farnham Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Beaming into a tribute concert in Melbourne, Chris Martin of Coldplay declared Australian music legend John Farnham was a better singer than him.
Investor saves Brisbane bowling club in $6m deal Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Griffin Hospitality Group buys Coorparoo Bowls Club vowing to renovate the clubhouse and keep the greens open.
New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Safe Work Australia's new rules for farms and mines using airborne contaminants are due to take effect on December 1, but industry says there has been little consultation and the rules are not practical.Â
Man dies after being towed by quad bike in regional NSW Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A man in his 20s dies after hitting a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike at a recreation reserve in regional New South Wales.
News from the BBC World Service
Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says. German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. Union calls for halt to graded Ofsted inspections over health concerns Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The National Association of Head Teachers says inspections in England may pose a "risk to life" for school leaders. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU. Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was. Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales. Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump. Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened. Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence. Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach. Brigitte Bardot's ballet flats and diamond rings to be sold at auction Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Many of the film star's personal items, on sale in Paris, are priced at under €100. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now. Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care? Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house. Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war. What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency? Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods. The Papers: 'Russia to test Nato pact' and 'Labour eye tax raid' Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Potential threats from Russia to Nato and speculation over Labour's tax plans ahead of the Budget lead Monday's papers. Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King? Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test. 'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026 A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers. Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives' Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.
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