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Joint's promising run in Japan ends with QF exit Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Australia's Maya Joint lost in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 event in Tokyo, where top seed and world number one Elena Rybakina withdrew because of injury.
Christmas remained key part of school event, premier told by department Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Jeremy Rockliff made a social media post saying he was aware of "efforts made to remove all references to Christmas" in a primary school's celebrations, the same day the Education Department wrote to his office to say Christmas remained an important part of the event. But he says he did not see the letter until the next day.
Breaking: Two Australians unaccounted-for after Spain rail disaster Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing of two Australians after the deadly train crash in Spain earlier this week.
Court hears suspended Torrens to Darlington contractor still awaiting $2m Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The labour hire company at the centre of a controversy surrounding alleged bikie threats is still awaiting a payment of about $2 million from the lead contractor of the state government’s Torrens to Darlington project, a court has heard.
Live: Australia looking to push home advantage in Cape Town Test Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Australia is looking to rip through the South African batting line up to leave a manageable chase on a wearing pitch in the third Test at Cape Town's Newlands cricket ground. Follow live.
Man fined over Neo-Nazi stickers may face prison time for Nazi salute Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A Canberra man who stuck white supremacist stickers across an Indigenous learning centre at the Australian National University has been fined and could face prison time for performing the Nazi salute.
Mouse welfare debate amid plan for NSW plastics recycling factory Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A court hears vibration from a proposed plastics recycling factory in the NSW Southern Highlands could jeopardise the operation of a nearby faccility where laboratory mice are bred.
Adelaide Crows star avoids jail for running red light and hitting pedestrian Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been spared a jail sentence for hitting a pedestrian earlier this year after he ran a red light while driving to training.
Finnish police launch investigation over Google data centre site Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Google's subsidiary cleared more than 500 hectares of forest at two sites before mandatory environmental assessments were completed.
Minister concedes Alice Springs school upgrade funding inadequate Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The NT education minister has admitted Alice Springs's only public high school needs more work than the $500,000 upgrade budget allows, just months before a merger begins.
Hospital helicopter landings cause safety issue as woman nearly hit by sign Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Grozdana Barisic, who lives opposite the Canberra Hospital, rushes into her garage when she hears a helicopter landing or taking off.
Retiring Swan Rampe 'hurt' over Pullman Hotel saga Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Retiring Sydney legend Dane Rampe has admitted he was personally rocked by the events involving several of his teammates at the Pullman Hotel earlier this year.
City's lord mayor-elect explains 'Hobart for Hobartians' slogan Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Charles Wooley ran on a slogan of "Hobart for Hobartians". When asked what that means, he said the inspiration for it came from his travels in Spain.
Here's how to prep your garden as an 'exceptional' El Niño approaches Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Rather than waiting until the heat hits, a little work now — and knowing a few things to avoid — can help stop your plants getting crispy.
Brumby advocate loses bid to stop aerial culling in NSW national park Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Aerial culling will be able to resume in a northern NSW national park after a court ruled the state government was allowed to "eradicate" brumbies.
Jail term for speedway driver after grooming and raping teenager Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
WA speedway driver Dustin Gary Higgs was sentenced to prison for the sexual assault and grooming of a teenage girl.
Mother will 'never forgive' her toddler's killer, court hears Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A woman whose former partner murdered her two-year-old child on the NSW Mid North Coast has spoken in court about her devastating loss.
Failures in supervision led to suicide in Canberra's jail, coroner says Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
An ACT coroner has found that failures in the supervision of a detainee who died by suicide at Canberra's jail contributed to his death, recommending changes to prison procedures and mental health services.
India's PM cracks down on journalists 'to stamp out the protests' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
More than 40 journalists were detained during two days of protests, a media watchdog reports, but government pressure on press freedom dates back much further.
Billions of dollars stolen in largest cryptocurrency hack in history Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Up to $8.9 billion in crypto funds have been stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange, with approximately $4.2 billion frozen.
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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history. Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86 Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Watch: Australia's mushroom murderer loses appeal and may now die in prison Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient. Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them. Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.
Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode? Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government. Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued. China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened. Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue. Watch: What leaked audio reveals about Spain train crash Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track. Sir Patrick Stewart moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise. We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them. Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed. What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it. From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends. The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers. Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race says she put others at risk Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.
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