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Pay, rosters and future jobs at heart of WA's latest coal strike Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than 100 mine workers have gathered in Collie, accusing Chinese-owned Premier Coal and the WA government of failing to heed their concerns over pay and their future employment prospects.
'Remarkable lives': Slain police officers honoured in Canberra Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
An emotional service in Canberra for National Police Remembrance Day has honoured officers who have died in the line of duty, with new touchstones displaying the names of four officers added to the National Police Memorial.
Crossland to miss NRL GF with four-game ban for Cleary tackle Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Newcastle Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland is suspended for four games by the NRL judiciary for the tackle that left Penrith's Nathan Cleary with a broken leg.
Coward punch sentence an 'absolute load of rubbish', victim's parents say Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A teenager who left an 18-year-old with a traumatic brain injury avoids a custodial sentence over the assault.
32kg of cocaine held in Fiji court's evidence room replaced with flour Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than $10 million worth of cocaine stored at a Fiji court as evidence in a long-running drug-trafficking trial has been replaced with flour.
Borrowers again 'hit over the head' to bring inflation down Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Why is Australia stuck in an inflation problem that has sent interest rates to 15-year highs?
Foul play suspected after two bodies found on same property two weeks apart Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Police have arrested a man after two bodies were found at the same property in northern NSW two weeks apart.
Live: Socceroos level against Brazil at sold out Lang Park Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The Socceroos gave Brazil an enormous scare in Townsville, but are expecting a furious response from the five-time world champions at Brisbane's Lang Park. Follow live.
NDIS advocates push for alternatives to group homes Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Disability accommodation support is under federal government review to reduce NDIS costs, advocates say it should also encourage providers to expand the types of housing offered.
Missing Australian human rights activist charged in Vietnam Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Vietnamese authorities charge an Australian man and two other people with planning to carry out terrorist activities, but a pro-democracy group believes the men were abducted in an act of "transnational repression".
Newcastle paints the town red and blue ahead of Knights' grand final Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Homes and businesses across Newcastle have been painted red and blue as the city gets behind the Knights ahead of their first NRL grand final in 25 years.
'More like January than September' as SA temperature records broken Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than a dozen places in South Australia have recorded their hottest September day on record.
Canberra man admits 'disturbing' attack on partner equated to torture Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The court heard Adam Britt, 41, murdered his partner, Tiffany Spence, in an attack that took place over two days to "punish her".
Silver lining for Freo captain after grand final injury nightmare Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Fremantle gets some badly needed good news in the wake of its AFL grand final disaster, confirming captain Alex Pearce will not need surgery.
Grace Tame feared for her life after abuser's posts, court hears Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Abuse survivor Grace Tame has told a Tasmanian court that she feared for her life, following tweets made by the man who sexually abused her as a child.
Getting AI 'drunk' makes it more likely to break rules, research finds Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A study finds AI models are more likely to answer harmful questions or mishandle confidential information when told to act drunk.
Dockers captain to avoid surgery after grand final injury Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce will avoid surgery and is expected to return to pre-season training after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday's dramatic AFL Grand Final loss to Brisbane.
Teen killed in western Vic crash remembered as 'bubbly' and 'bright' Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A 14-year-old who died in a horror collision in western Victoria on Sunday night while returning from a volleyball tournament has been remembered as an "amazing human being".
UK man on working holiday visa accused of drowning, beating dog to death Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A UK citizen on a working holiday visa has been taken into custody after allegedly drowning and beating a pet dog to death.
Cat at centre of concussion waiver saga forced into medical retirement Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij, who was at the centre of the club's concussion waiver scandal, has medically retired.
News from the BBC World Service
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems. Sir Ranulph Fiennes' family say it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names. 'We don't know where he is,' relatives of Sir Ranulph Fiennes tell BBC Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Speaking to BBC Newsnight, his former sister-in-law told the BBC that she did not know where he was, and nobody had been able to see him. Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides. Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped. Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court. Met Police officer charged after BBC Charing Cross investigation Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation. South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years. Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol. I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money? What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases. Parading, policing and power sharing collide amid Drumcree dispute Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties. Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government. From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression? What a US diesel export ban could mean for you Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen. Temperatures to hit 26C in burst of late September warmth Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains. Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain. Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales. Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings. Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
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