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Man charged with 16yo girl's murder in remote NT community Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A 26-year-old man faces court over the alleged murder of a 16-year-old girl in the remote Northern Territory community of Alpurrurulam.
Breaking: Person of interest identified after recording device found on navy ship Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matt Buckley labelled the incident a "despicable betrayal of trust".
Child support worker guilty of 'snap' assault on autistic son Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A judge tells a woman who pleaded guilty to punching her son in the face it was "very ironic" she was working as a children's domestic violence support worker at the time.
Home Affairs 'unlawfully' jailed Australian citizen for 945 days Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
An Australian citizen was unlawfully held in immigration detention for 945 days due to a litany of departmental errors.
Fraudsters avoid time behind bars Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Three people who defrauded a Canberra electrical wholesaler have avoided jail time and been handed intensive corrections orders.
Patient recounts moment he was set on fire at Sydney hospital Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Radovan Banic says he 'thought it was water' when he and two others were doused in accelerant on Tuesday night.
Woman admits stabbing murder mid-trial after prison confession Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Hannah Louise Glover pleads guilty to stabbing Tara Morrison to death in Western Australia's South West after a murder trial hears about her prison confessions.
Ferry fight heads to court as Kangaroo Island shutdown confirmed Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The operator of Kangaroo Island's "lifeline" ferry has launched legal action to get the second of two long-promised new ferries delivered to Australia.
Expert says trust use to avoid tax 'bordering on a joke' Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Small business advocates say it is a misconception that trusts are only used by wealthy families to minimise tax, but one expert says the current system is "bordering on a joke" and in urgent need of reform.
NT Labor backflips, supports 'hyper-scale' data centre moratorium Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The Territory Labor opposition says a moratorium on "hyper-scale" data centres should be imposed until July next year, while a review into them is undertaken.
Footage shows panic as 4WD tears through Melbourne shopping centre Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Giriwa May has been sentenced to more than four years behind bars after driving a stolen Landcruiser through a shopping centre in Melbourne's north in June last year.
MP calls for upgrades on 'patchwork' highway after fatal crash Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch beside the Mitchell Highway near Wellington in the NSW Central West, sparking calls for an urgent upgrade of the road.
Police allege P-plater drove dangerously for 15 minutes before Knights crash Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Police charge sheets allege a P-plater's dangerous driving spanned 15 minutes before a crash that injured 10 Newcastle Knights fans.
Adelaide laneway named in honour of hip hop pioneers Hilltop Hoods Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Hilltop Hoods put Australian hip hop on the map. Now, Adelaide is putting the trio on the street map with Hilltop Hoods Lane.
Adelaide University to offer staff early retirements as financial woes grow Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Less than a year after a $500 million state government-backed merger, the new Adelaide University is already looking to cut staff numbers by offering early retirement packages.
Ukraine's pleas over Starlink have now reached Elon Musk Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
Ukraine says people will die as a result of throttled Starlink services in the country. Here's how its armed forces rely on the crucial satellite service.
Former stockman jailed for 'very cruel' fatal bashing of mother-of-four Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
A former stockman has been sentenced to prison over the fatal bashing of his partner and mother of his four children, Colleen Bradshaw, in a regional NT town.
Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The Greens say WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave after reports of allegations that he made inappropriate comments towards women.
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague's curry with snail pellets Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
The Perth woman is due to face court accused of adding the pellets to the curry in an apparent attempt to poison another woman with whom she was in a "personal relationship".
Nobel laureate Navi Pillay on life under apartheid and Trump's 'pathetic' criticisms Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026
In her first Australian interview since winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay reflects on growing up in a segregated South Africa and her trailblazing career as a judge.
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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions". Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine. UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate". Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm. Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter. Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended. White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived. Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated. Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast. Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services. Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest. Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country. I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I? Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements. How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US. Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work? Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help. The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator' Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages. How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026 Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area. What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026 New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content. Sign up now Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026 From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox.
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