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Sydney mental health patients who fled care accused of killing three people Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
A driver charged over a double-fatal crash used a staff pass to escape hospital the day before an alleged Sydney stabber fled the same mental health facility.Â
As Sisonke held what police say was an IED, she waited for them to act Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
When Sisonke picked up a device that looked like a glass jar in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act.Â
Future of MotoGP to be announced amid speculation Adelaide could host Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
An announcement on the future of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is expected as soon as tomorrow amid widespread speculation the event is set to shift to South Australia.
Almost 60 arrested after weeks of violent unrest in NT community Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Northern Territory police have arrested 58 people in relation to weeks of unrest in the remote Top End community, which has seen brawls involving up to a few hundred of people — some of them armed — spilling out onto the streets.
Live: Australia's Scott, Willcox through to aerials final, Hickman up later in slopestyle final Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Australia's Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox are through to the final of the women's aerials at Livigno, with Ally Hickman still to contest the women's slopestyle final on day 12 at the Winter Olympics. Follow live.
Firefighters extinguish two house fires in neighbouring suburban streets Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Emergency services extinguish two separate house fires in close proximity to each other in Doubleview in Perth's north.
Man fined $30,000 for poaching rare Queensland rainforest python Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
The court heard Clinton Spiteri was with two others when he visited a rainforest in the Cape York area to steal eight snakes.
Ex-cop granted bail over alleged stalking following neighbour dispute Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
A former Queensland police officer accused of allegedly wearing a balaclava and Easter bonnet to harass and intimidate a neighbouring family has been granted bail.
Human remains discovered during building work in Victoria's north Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
An investigation is underway after bones were found during construction works for a $13.3-million project at Echuca.
Qld man accused of offering $730 to adopt and abuse children Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
A Queensland man accused of offering to pay more than $700 to adopt children overseas so he could have sex with them is refused bail.
Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Families determined to get to school, despite heavy rainfall in WA's Kimberley Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Heavy rainfall in WA's far north has led to some students having to make alternative arrangements to get to school, including using a helicopter.
Rocks thrown through glass door cause panic at defence industry event in Canberra Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Officers are looking for two men who fled on bikes after rocks smashed a glass door, halting a defence industry event in Canberra.
Career of ex-A-League star 'effectively over' after card fixing sentence Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Former Macarthur FC captain Ulises Dávila avoids jail time over his involvement in a card fixing scandal.
Victoria loses MotoGP after almost 30 years at Phillip Island Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Victoria loses the rights to host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, ending a three-decade association with the event.Â
'Complete keyboard warrior' sentenced for 'unsavoury' posts about police officer Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
A man who a court heard fell victim to an "explosion" of extremist views and misinformation has been convicted of stalking and intimidating a Hunter Valley police officer.
Mechanic missing in outback Queensland is rescued after almost a week Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
A man in his 40s has been rescued after going missing in outback Queensland for almost a week.
‘Enjoy your dim sum’: Labor accuses Nationals MP of racist taunt Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
WA Labor MPs call on a Nationals member to apologise for what they say was a racist comment directed at one of their colleagues.
NSW inquiry into right-wing extremism 'the tip of a much larger iceberg' Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Prevention methods to tackle radicalisation are being discussed by experts at a New South Wales inquiry into measures to combat right-wing extremism.
Australian with ISIS links in Syria temporarily blocked from coming home Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
The federal government has temporarily banned an Australian citizen linked to ISIS fighters from returning home from Syria.
News from the BBC World Service
'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of a coastal community failed by political promises Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted. Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions' Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion. Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard. Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period. Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 A total of 28 people have died in avalanches since the start of the winter season in the French Alps. I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless. The Olympic 'skimo' favourite who could have competed for GB Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Emily Harrop is one of France's best medal hopes as ski mountaineering makes its Winter Olympic debut - but she could have been competing for Team GB. How does curling work? Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works. 'Absolutely stunning!': Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time' Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026 Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final. Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad. Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End. I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Tilly and Charlotte share their experiences of body dysmorphic disorder and how they recovered from it. How Jesse Jackson helped free three US soldiers captured during Kosovo War Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War. Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026 The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the questions around the way Buckingham Palace has responded to the various accusations against the King's brother. Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket? Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch. Why top streamers are concerned about Discord age checks Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities. US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026 The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
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