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Queensland man charged with stabbing murder Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Police say the men, both aged 32, knew each other. The accused is due to face court on Monday.
Palestinian supporters mark Global Day for Gaza Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Pro-Palestinian rallies are taking place across the country to mark the lives lost in the three years of Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack.
WA artist with cerebral palsy finds voice through painting Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Colin Hanssen was not expected to live past his first birthday, but now the 31-year-old has defied the odds and found his voice through art.
Gravel cycling championship brings global audience to tiny town Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Thousands of cyclists and spectators have flooded into Nannup, in southern WA, for the town's first effort to host the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.
'The empty places that remain' since Australia joined Afghanistan conflict Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
The 25th anniversary of the start of Australian service in Afghanistan is commemorated at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Major US news networks face probe over White House coverage boycott Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
The investigation into the "group boycott" of White House events comes after a series of clashes between the Trump administration and major news organisations.
Game developer explores colonialism through the eyes of a penguin Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Following an award-winning debut, Ngāi Te Rangi developer Naphtali Faulkner turns one of HP Lovecraft's best-known works into an interrogation of colonial myth-making.
Running legend Kipchoge sets race record at Melbourne Marathon Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has time to slow down and wave at the crowds at the MCG and still break the race record at the Melbourne Marathon.
Call to protect nesting birds from the cars on SA's Goolwa Beach Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
A Ngarrindjeri elder says he would love to see vehicles removed from a South Australian beach as endangered breeding birds and global wanderers are welcomed back to the Coorong.
Driver within metres of Melbourne Marathon runners, witnesses say Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
One person has been taken to hospital following witness reports of an erratic and speeding driver near Flinders St station.
Albanese government's Pacific push leaves Cocos Island residents on the outer Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Faced with the same challenges as their Pacific counterparts, Cocos (Keeling) Islands residents have been denied an opportunity to participate in a forum at COP31.
Pro surfer swaps California waves for life in the outback Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Professional surfer Caio Ibelli moved his family to outback Queensland, and while he's almost 2,000 kilometres from the nearest surf break, he's happy in the red dirt.
Taylor says he would welcome return of Frydenberg to politics Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says former Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has a "role to play" and should be mobilised at the next election.
Man charged with attempted murder after Barossa Valley hinterland stabbing Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
SA Police are investigating an incident in the Barossa Valley hinterland after a 30-year-old man sustained multiple stab wounds yesterday evening.
Sense of pride for group who unveils WA's next big thing Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
A WA town unveils an 11.5-metre sculpture designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists and tourists.
Pregnant woman among eight killed in Pennsylvania shooting Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Police arrived at the home within minutes of receiving an alert via ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system that relies on artificial intelligence and a network of microphones, to discover the crime scene.
More than 70 stranded as Solomon Islands ferry drifts for days Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Passengers aboard a drifting ferry in Solomon Islands waters have been stranded since Friday, as an international operation scrambles to get supplies to the vessel.
Prosecutors will not appeal sentencing of DV murderer Daniel Billings Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will not appeal the 28-year sentence handed down to murderer Daniel Billings. The 31-year-old stabbed his former partner Molly Ticehurst to death in 2024.
The race to save tiny bee almost no one knew existed Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
It is a rare bee barely the size of a grain of rice, but the Hylaeus navai is an example of a species that could have been lost to history before it was found.
Live: Reigning champ cops second penalty as team principal fumes Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026
Last year's Bathurst 1000 winner Matt Payne has been accused of playing "silly buggers" by a rival he forced off the track. Follow live.
News from the BBC World Service
Twelve killed in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Another 309 people were injured in an attack a Saudi-led military coalition called a "war crime". 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war. Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say. US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage. UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding. Bid to overturn ruling which stops police being sued for failings Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent. Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity. Three friends on their student debt: one paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different. Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid. AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people. But will it hold? Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago, why are they resuming now? Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong. I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically. US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month. Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance. Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school? Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests. 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go' Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster. Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance. King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre. Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026 Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. 'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence' Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026 Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".
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