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Exhibition celebrating 'unbridled messiness' of womanhood opens in Canberra Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Magic, witchcraft, ancient rituals, and unbridled sexuality are some of the complex and multifaceted aspects of womanhood explored in latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Breaking: US aviation administration orders grounding of all flights Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety".
Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.
Breaking: Tanker and cruise ship collide in the US Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A tanker has collided with a river cruise boat docked near the port of New Orleans with more than 100 passengers onboard, leaving the pleasure vessel partially submerged.
Is Tasmania's salmon industry willing to 'play by the rules'? Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The salmon industry is "important to Tasmania", people are constantly reminded. But should it take precedence over other industries and people's enjoyment of their natural surroundings?
More records set in Queensland as heatwave enters its fourth straight week Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A Queensland town has sweated through 39 consecutive days above 36 degrees Celsius and has recorded its highest-ever November temperature.
Switching runways, flying higher proposed in bid to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Six years after the city's second $1.1 billion runway opened, the federal government's air traffic oversight body is seeking community feedback on five options to reduce everyday impacts on residents.
Your guide to minor parties in the 2026 Victorian state election Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
There are more than a dozen smaller parties vying for a seat in the Victorian parliament this year. Here is what each party stands for and is campaigning on this election.
Wallabies ring changes ahead of Scotland Test Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Carter Gordon has been brought back as starting five-eighth as Australia seeks to avoid a fourth-straight Test defeat in Scotland.
Bird experts cover 38,000km looking for signs of H5 bird flu Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Ecologist Richard Kingsford has been counting birds for decades as part of an annual survey but this year, there's a new threat.
Noosa startup's solution to tackle burping cattle's methane emissions Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
After eight years of research, a Noosa startup is commercialising a supplement designed to affordably reduce methane emissions in the cattle industry.
Socceroos crush Qatar in Doha demolition Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The Socceroos have enjoyed an emphatic victory in the stronghold of the Asian champions, defeating Qatar 3-0 in Doha.
Police are done with the Swans, but the saga is far from over Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Police have finished with the Swans, but the club’s own review of its AFL program is far from over. Will it get to the heart of what went wrong?
Missing teen 'kept his wits' in the bush and saved his own life Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Staying hydrated and warm, and in easy sight of rescuers, were all factors that helped rescuers find 17-year-old William in dense bushland.
‘Murder plain and simple’ or manslaughter? Lamarre-Condon’s court grilling Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The cross-examination of Beau Lamarre-Condon concludes with the alleged killer accusing the prosecution of trying to "mislead" him.
Trump to rule on tariffs for Australian lamb after trade commissioners disagree Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A US trade panel reviewing lamb imports is unable to agree on whether Australian meat imports have hurt the American industry, leaving Donald Trump to rule on tariffs.
The moment Melbourne builders were made to 'bend the knee' to the CFMEU Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The first week of public hearings at the royal commission into alleged corruption on Victorian public projects have delved into what the state government knew about a beleaguered level crossing removal.
NSW growers reveal the tough calls made before this year's harvest Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
NSW growers weigh variable yields against soaring input costs in a season where optimism helped some through and others chose not to plant at all.
Australia, Philippines to ink defence deal amid South China Sea tensions Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Australia and the Philippines are set to sign a major defence cooperation agreement as tensions continue to flare with China over the South China Sea.
Are you team car door or car bonnet? This town's history depends on your answer Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Lightning Ridge is a town divided by car parts, disputed facts and a history as elusive as the precious black opal mined here.
News from the BBC World Service
Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The Met Police said the allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week. US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The American military says there were no injuries or damage after "suspected unauthorised drone activity" this evening. Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers. Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on tech Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Microsoft has apologised for the issue, which it said was due to a technical failure. Former Hamas bodyguard guilty of UK knife attack Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Mohammed Alfatih was granted asylum in the UK in 2015 and British citizenship in 2020. Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says. Watch: BBC undercover reporter is offered fake art and awards for talent visa Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Companies are offering to help migrants pose as talented artists to make fraudulent UK visa applications, the BBC has found. Man jailed for grooming at least 70 girls online Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Bilal Kazi targeted his victims - aged between 10 and 17 - using Snapchat, Wink and Roblox. Reform and Tory spokesmen in angry clash over immigration at Piddington Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Reform's Zia Yusuf and Tory Chris Philp were speaking against converting a former military site into asylum accommodation. 'Hardest challenge of my life' - Owain Wyn Evans completes Children in Need ride Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff. Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost? Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage. Watch: How a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and Outlook Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot. Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world. 'I feel it's a sign of what's to come': Office workers on Microsoft outage Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Insurance brokers tell Nicky Campbell how their jobs are completely disrupted by the Microsoft outage. The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Pope Leo XIV is in Peru as part of his Latin America tour, just weeks after having surgery for lung cancer. How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself. Whatever happened to the $300,000 diamond that went missing in F1 crash? Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Whatever happened to the diamond that went missing after the Formula 1 car it was attached to crashed? The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity My physical deformity left me feeling invisible - but one surgeon saw me Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Charlie Clarke says the physical and emotional effects of pectus excavatum have been "unimaginable". The rise of 'housefishing': How AI-enhanced property listings are taking off Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.
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