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Convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser can now talk to media, law centre says Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Human Rights Law Centre says a restrictive parole condition that stopped Sue Neill-Fraser from being able to claim her innocence in the media has been removed after a court challenge.
Gym safety auditor calls for improvements after man crushed while weightlifting Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The incident has sparked calls for better safety measures at gyms as the majority move to a 24/7 model with unstaffed hours.
More than $60m in Tasmanian labour hire contracts awarded without tender Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Tasmanian government has awarded $61 million in external labour hire contracts without conducting any tender process as part of its digital transformation process of the health department.
Concerns AFP drugs team may implicate Australia in US boat strikes Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Unanswered questions about the Australian Federal Police's new anti-drugs taskforce in Colombia have sparked concerns it could aid the Trump administration's strikes against trafficking vessels.
Driver, passenger trapped as bus crashes into train bridge Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Emergency crews work for an hour to free the trapped bus driver after the passenger service crashed into a rail bridge at Port Adelaide.
Hastie warns Zempilas against waving 'white flag' in by-election Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Prominent WA federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie intensifies his criticism of state opposition leader Basil Zempilas's strategy for Saturday's Secret Harbour by-election.
Breaking: Ralph Carr sentenced to six years in jail for rape Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The disgraced celebrity agent could be eligible for parole in four years, with a judge denying his last-ditch legal bid to halt the sentencing.
Major NSW property developer enters administration Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Bathla Group says tax changes, softening sales and construction costs have led to its plight.
Court hears of 'repercussions' for school boys over alleged sexual assault Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Three Sydney private school students charged over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl have already faced "repercussions" from being identified, a court hears.
I was too young to understand infertility when diagnosed at 16 Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
I was only 16 when told I would never be able to carry a child. Ten years later, there was some hope.Â
NRL changes rules to allow Jai Arrow to 'play' 100 games for Souths Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Rabbitohs successfully petition the NRL to change the league's interchange rules to allow Jai Arrow to take the field for his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the last two rounds of the year.
Second case of H5 bird flu in Queensland Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The wild shearwater found dead at Castaways Beach returned a positive result for the disease from the Queensland government's biosecurity science laboratory last night.
Man accused of murdering 78yo during crime spree remains in custody Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A man accused of beating a 78-year-old man to death with a metal pole and injuring two other men remains in custody in Queensland.
Energy efficiency business accused of fraud by Victorian authorities Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Essential Services Commission says the company submitted digitally altered photos and falsified customers to claim energy efficiency certificates.
Charter guide spots foreign fishing boat, crew detained Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The operator of a Far North Queensland fishing charter company says there is still anxiety about the arrivals of suspected illegal foreign boats, despite Border Force responding quickly to a fresh arrival.
Sledgehammers and explosives more common in museum heists, Europol says Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Europe's museum thieves once relied on deception, stealth and reconnaissance, but sledgehammers, axes, and explosives are now the weapons of choice, according to Europol. Â Â
Good character references to be scrapped in all WA criminal cases Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The WA government will scrap the use of good character references in court cases, which allow convicted criminals to receive reduced sentences.Â
Queensland bail breach laws to carry minimum 12 month jail sentence Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Premier David Crisafulli confirmed the legislation, which is set to be introduced into parliament this week, will apply to both youths and adults.
Breaking: Missing 85-year-old man found alive after crash Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
An 85-year-old man missing since Sunday night has been found alive after crashing his car near Mitta Mitta.
ANU admits it 'failed' academic who accused Julie Bishop of bullying Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Australian National University apologises to academic Liz Allen after she accused senior leadership within the institution of misconduct, including then-chancellor Julie Bishop.
News from the BBC World Service
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London. Organised crime arrests as police investigate A66 crash that killed two officers Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people. How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway. Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
Iran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them. The grieving family who says the coroner's courts aren't working Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry. Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. Moment tornado tears through southern France Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. Sir Chris Hoy: Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him. Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair. Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer. The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders. Videos showing dangerous driving easily found on social media Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 At least one of the young people killed in the crash appears in videos posted on TikTok showing dangerous driving. Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country. UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' Putin tells BBC Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine. World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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