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'Like opening an oven': NT constable praised for 'heroic' rescue attempt Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
A "heroic" Alice Springs police officer who risked his life repeatedly entering a burning building in trying to rescue a three-year-old boy will be awarded a medal of valour.
WA man charged over alleged offensive emails to federal parliamentarian Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
The Australian Federal Police are linking a 70-year-old man to emails sent to an electorate office after an investigation that began in April.
Cost of ANU's reputational damage 'in the order of $100m' Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
The interim vice-chancellor of the Australian National University says a string of governance problems has cost the university about $100 million in reputational damage.
Live: Walker banned over dangerous mid-air push as Hawks prepare to face Dogs Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is slapped with a suspension by the AFL's MRO as Hawthorn hosts the Western Bulldogs in a Friday night blockbuster. Follow live.
GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
South Australia's treasurer has foreshadowed a push to secure GST revenue, calling on MPs across the political spectrum to step up their advocacy efforts — but the opposition has questioned why a recent GST windfall is not being used to counter soaring debt.
Man 'who could not take no for an answer' jailed for attack on ex Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
A judge said Anthony Monteleone was "utterly delusional" in repeated messages to the woman before attacking her outside a Sydney gym in 2024.
Doctor's 'grossly irresponsible' prescribing played role in two deaths, coroner finds Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
A coroner has found a doctor's prescription of drugs to two drug-dependent patients had a "direct causative role" in their deaths. Their report says the doctor had a "permissive approach to opioid prescribing" for more than two decades.
Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
A sense of calm has swept over Andrew Moloney since arriving in Japan for a world title shot built on years, and hundreds of thousands of dollars, of sacrifice.
Live: Storm and Knights trade blows after Newcastle forward's nasty head knock Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland is stretchered from the field early in the first half as the Knights hunt a drought-breaking victory in Melbourne. Follow live.
Council CEO sent anonymous email to media alleging 'systemic corruption' Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
The head of a Western Sydney council sent an anonymous email to reporters alleging "systemic corruption" by a senior staff member was being "swept under the rug".
ASIC names two KPMG partners it is formally investigating over audit scandal Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
ASIC tells a Senate estimates committee it is formally investigating KPMG and that it still has eight current contracts with the firm.
Woman appeals conviction for arranging ex-boyfriend's woodchipper murder Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Sharon Graham was found guilty in 2023 of masterminding 54-year-old Bruce Sauders' murder, in an elaborate plan to get almost $1 million worth of his life insurance, superannuation and assets.
Body-in-suitcase killer loses bid to reduce sentence for double murder Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal dismisses a bid by Daniel Holdom to have his sentence reduced after he pleaded guilty in 2018 to murdering his girlfriend and her two-year-old daughter before dumping the child's body in a suitcase on the side of a remote highway.Â
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PM admits One Nation's rise influenced decision to overhaul tax system Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
The rise of One Nation is partly behind the government's decision to take on tax reform in this year's budget, the prime minister has admitted.
Visitors are up, but Mona remains reliant on gambling funds Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Newly filed accounts give a first glimpse of Mona's ultimate holding company, showing the loss-making gallery remains heavily reliant on gambling funds.Â
Former judge facing new child sex charges Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
75-year-old Alan Boulton is accused of travelling outside Australia and engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 a decade ago, according to charge sheets.
Armed police respond to siege in Melbourne's inner west Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Neighbours waited anxiously on Friday morning until the siege was resolved. Victoria Police said it took about two hours for the man to surrender.Â
Mongols bikie escapes custody after scaling court dock, dashing past security Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
A manhunt is under way in Darwin as police search for Brandt Graham, a 44-year-old Mongols bikie who scaled an enclosed courthouse dock and escaped from custody today.
Multiple One Nation MPs are unclear about their party's housing policy Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
After Barnaby Joyce needed a do-over interview to explain One Nation's housing policy, a senator's interview was terminated after it turned into a 'train wreck'.
Flu numbers are down for now – this could be why Posted on Friday June 05, 2026
Flu cases have come down since the record-breaking 2025 season but experts warn against a "false sense of security".
News from the BBC World Service
Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate. World-first vaccine designed by AI could protect against whole families of viruses Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate. Gareth Southgate: We need to teach boys differently to girls to get best out of them Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The former England manager has made a documentary looking at the issues affecting boys and young men. The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. We need to stop AI developing without human input, says Anthropic co-founder Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input. Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday. Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema. Do single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps? Hinge's boss thinks so Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships. The laboratory making cheese - or something like it - from food waste Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable. Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play? Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The Papers: 'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy' Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers. Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions and internet trolls Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success. How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year. 'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 Co-housing is becoming a more popular model to beat loneliness and the affordable housing crisis Bear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police say Posted on Friday June 05, 2026 The bear had earlier attacked four people in an industrial part of Fukushima, in Japan's north-east.
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