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Former MP convicted of three extra counts of deception Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Former SA state MP Fraser Ellis now stands convicted of seven counts of deception after failing to have his original convictions thrown out on appeal, and having several acquittals overturned.
Police investigate explicit AI images linked to Gold Coast teacher Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Police are investigating alleged AI-generated explicit material found on a Gold Coast teacher’s account.
Breaking: Origin Energy confirms breach of customer data Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Energy company Origin confirms there has been unauthorised access to and disclosure of some customers' data, a day after it announced it was investigating a "potential" breach.
Gold Coast CEO's resignation blamed on 'unrelenting personal attacks' Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
A veteran Gold Coast councillor claims chief executive Tim Baker's resignation followed a "deliberate campaign of unrelenting personal attacks", describing his departure as "a very bad outcome" for the city.
Bridal shop employee faces jail time for defrauding dozens of brides, court hears Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
The 53-year-old wanted to plead guilty to a fraud charge but a magistrate has ruled the case must be referred to a higher court with greater sentencing powers.
Man fined $1.5k for wearing Nazi symbol outside royal commission Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
A man who wore a T-shirt with a banned Nazi symbol outside the antisemitism royal commission in Sydney has been convicted and fined $1,500.
Breaking: 'I don't want a circus': ACT Education Minister resigns from cabinet Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns after the Integrity Commission made "serious corrupt conduct" findings against two senior public servants in her portfolio.
Melbourne football team to play without audience after sexist fan conduct Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
The Preston Lions, associated with the Macedonian Australian community, will be forced to play without spectators after some of its fans displayed offensive banners at a game last weekend.
Ex-officer apologises at inquest of Sydney man shot dead by police Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
A former sergeant has apologised to the mother of a Sydney man who was shot dead by police while experiencing a mental health episode.
Kilo of cocaine found after man caught driving 'erratically' Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Police have seized around 1 kilogram of cocaine after intercepting a man driving "erratically" in northern Tasmania.
Why highly advanced rogue AI has experts scared Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
An experimental AI broke out of its containment and hacked a company. Why has this got experts worried?
Watchdog sends NSW emissions warning amid 'insatiable' data centre surge Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
The NSW Net Zero Commission recommends tighter planning controls for the approval of coal extensions and data centres, as it predicts the state will fall short of its legislated 2030 emissions reduction target.Â
Japanese PM's sleep revelation sparks concern Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
It's unlikely Sanae Takaichi intended to start a national conversation when she tweeted about how much rest she gets. A sleep expert says her schedule would be exacting a heavy toll.
Councils mark six years until Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
The Brisbane City Council has installed a countdown clock to mark the milestone, while an iconic Kangaroo mascot has returned in Moreton Bay.
Antisemitism 'using Zionism as an excuse', rabbi tells royal commission Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
A recent wave of antisemitism has been far-reaching, even targeting Jewish people who are critical of the Israeli government, a royal commission probing the phenomenon has heard.
Researcher shocked as orca blows up a sunfish in front of her Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Underwater video captures the moment killer whales in the Gulf of California slam into a sunfish, causing it to explode.
Proposed $200m timber hub promises jobs and building materials boost Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
The timber manufacturing hub would transform blue gum wood chips into timber beams for construction.
'Fibro dog box' social house gets so hot the TV breaks down Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
A new study led by Western Sydney University researchers has found a lack of thermal safety standards in social housing is leading to tenants being exposed to unsafe extreme heat events.Â
Bomber Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says Nate Caddy will play in Saturday's match against Hawthorn following his recovery from a heart scare.
Judge rejects Woodside's attempt to uncover stink-bomb protest organisers Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026
Energy giant Woodside fails in its Supreme Court bid to force climate activists to hand over documents about the planning of a stink-bomb protest which prompted the evacuation of its Perth headquarters.
News from the BBC World Service
Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated. 'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab. US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme. Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia. Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible. Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports. Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains. Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition. Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks. Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked. Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call' Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed". Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay? Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected? Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed. Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat. The Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax' Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme. How memes became the language of India's 'cockroach' protests after police crackdown Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word. Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days. A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children. Coastguard called to 'tragic' Essex beach incident Posted on Thursday July 23, 2026 Police are warning people to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area of West Mersea. Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
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