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Woolies plans facial recognition technology trial in two Canberra supermarkets Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Woolworths has proposed to trial new facial recognition technology in two Canberra stores.
Clive Palmer says dilapidated luxury resort will reopen after decade in mothballs Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
The billionaire has repeatedly promised to revamp the rundown five-star Coolum resort he shut in 2015. Will this time be different?
Qantas sends corporate roles overseas as airline slashes 850 jobs Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Qantas Airways announces it will slash 850 roles over coming years, with the first changes expected to be in place by mid-2027.
Carlton football player Derksen loses licence for 12 months for drink driving Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Carlton Football Club player Wade Derksen has lost his driver's licence for 12 months after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving. The athlete, who recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.174, was also fined $873.
Beaconsfield 'will always connect us': Fellow survivor pays tribute to Russell Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Friends, community leaders and fellow Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor Brant Webb pay tribute to Todd Russell, who they say was a great mate and dedicated to his town.
Billionaire couple donates $120 million to conservation groups Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
An Australian billionaire couple has made one of the biggest donations to conservation in Australia's history. An environment group says it could make their "incredible ambition" to manage 5 per cent of Australia's landmass possible.
'Absolutely fed up': ASIC slams $250 billion private credit sector Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
It's not for lack of trying, but ASIC is furious with the private credit sector's seeming indifference toward to the regulator's attempt to crack down on poor lending practices.
Jury finds man guilty of murdering former school friend Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Caroline "Carlee" Smith's body was found by police during a welfare check at her home in south-west Victoria in May, 2025.
China's spy tactics may reshape the AI race for supremacy Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Allegations of espionage between China and the US are nothing new. But a target as big as Jensen Huang could change who wins the AI race.
Renewables and Iran war help drive fall in global fossil fuel emissions Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Increasing use of renewables and the Iran war contribute to a drop in emissions from burning oil, coal and gas, but there are questions as to how long the shift will last.
Court ruling paves way for Lindsay Clancy's retrial for murder Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
A US judge denies a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, which opens the possibility of a retrial.
2027 Netball World Cup the 'next defining moment in women's sport' Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
The impact of the last Netball World Cup on Australian soil is still being felt today. Now, 2027 organisers are aiming to break that tournament's world-record crowd again in Sydney.
Aloisi sacked from Chinese club after losing final five games in title choke Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
John Aloisi has paid the price for Chengdu Rongcheng's catastrophic title choke, with the Chinese club sacking the Socceroos great.
Major change proposed for Ipswich City Council Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
How many local councillors is too many? Residents in a south-east Queensland council where each division has two councillors want a return to having just one to deal with.
Cricket Australia will not have another Sandpapergate investigation Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Cricket Australia will not reopen an investigation into the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate controversy, according to chief executive Todd Greenberg, in the wake of Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian Test team knew it was happening.
Coming off Ozempic-like drugs linked to heart problems, study suggests Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
A large study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who start and then stop GLP-1 drugs may have poorer health outcomes, but more research is needed.
Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon says he was smitten, not obsessed with Jesse Baird Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
Beau Lamarre-Condon is back being cross-examined by the prosecution in his double murder trial.
Police hopeful of finding teen missing in dense bushland since Friday Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026
William, whose surname has not been released by authorities, was camping with a friend at Walhalla East, near Cowwarr in Gippsland, when he disappeared on Friday.
Live: Victorian Liberals to preference One Nation above Labor Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the Coalition will be mostly preferencing Labor and the Greens last on how-to-vote cards and "all other parties above that". Follow live in our election blog.
Defence site in Darwin's suburbs pitched as location of potential new hospital Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
The Northern Territory Labor Opposition says it will build a new Royal Darwin Hospital if it wins the 2028 NT election.
News from the BBC World Service
Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 She accuses the disgraced performer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together. What happened inside court as Brand was sentenced Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. 'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81. The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win? Epstein associate who still runs model agency 'put me in danger' says abuse survivor Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home. Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June. Hundreds more offenders to leave jail on Tuesday Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far. Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy. How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years. Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February. I took Vinted to court to get my money back Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets. My life as the UK's youngest lighthouse keeper Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 Jeri Cormack, 28, looks after three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland. Watch: Rare insight into France's drug gangs recruiting children to commit violence Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 "It destroys people, but we all make our own choices" - Marseille drug-gang members spoke to the BBC.
Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy. What we know so far about the next James Bond film Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig. The Papers: 'Brand jailed for 10 years' and 'shamed star caged' Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 Russell Brand's sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault dominates Tuesday's front pages. Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 Posted on Monday November 09, 2026 The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It. 'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 It comes weeks after the cruise came to a sudden end, leaving 200 guests stranded in Cambodia. Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 Michael Carrick's Manchester United reign appears close to an end following the club's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years.
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