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Indonesia earthquake death toll reaches 53, thousands evacuated Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Thousands of people have fled their homes after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake and 341 aftershocks hit the island.
Logies 2026 winners list Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Goolagong takes home two Logies, while Robert Irwin and the ABC's Dog Park and The Assembly win their first awards.
What the stars are wearing at the 2026 Logies Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
The stars of the Australian television industry have arrived at the 2026 Logie Awards. Here's a look at some of the outfits.
Live: Andrew Denton, Deb Mailman and A Country Practice enter Logies Hall of Fame Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
The 2026 Logies are underway, with the stars of Australian TV gathering for a night of celebration. Follow live
Death in Tasmanian prison after reports man 'unresponsive' in cell Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in his cell by prison staff.
Shock defeat to Bangladesh reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
On paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.
'Eleventh hour' expert submission delays former Sydney nurses' trial Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Former Bankstown Hospital nurses Sarah Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir were due to stand trial on August 31, but the date will now likely be pushed back.
Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Litton Das was wrong-footed behind the stumps, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a worse fate in front of them. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
She designed jumpers worn by Princess Diana and Olivia Newton-John, then lost everything Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Eighties knitwear designer Liz Newman walks into a gallery space hung with the quirky, colourful jumpers made from patterns she created decades ago. She thought these designs were lost forever.
'Staggering' increase in number of lockdown incidents at WA schools Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff.Â
Dragons give hope to wooden spoon battle after downing Tigers Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
St George Illawarra still have a chance to avoid the NRL's wooden spoon after they outlasted a fast-finishing Wests Tigers outfit.Â
Holy trouble: The Sisters of Charity versus President Trump Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
The Sisters of Charity in New York have vowed to make the plight of vulnerable immigrants and their children part of their final mission before the order closes or comes to "fulfilment" as they call it.
Desperate draw seals wildcard for Blues as history made at Docklands Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
AFL history is made with a second draw in a round for the first time in 1977, as Carlton hang on to seal a wildcard spot, and the Swans seal second place.
These graphs show why this Ebola outbreak is set to be the worst in history Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says many of the deaths occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are happening outside of known transmission chains, meaning the outbreak is a long way from being brought under control.
The retired tradie who kept his dad's dream alive by building his own plane Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
There are thousands of amateur-built planes registered to fly in Australia. Central Queensland's Len Neale is one such "aviation nut" who flies his homemade aircraft.
Astrid and Andrew are each other's biggest critics. It's what fuels their love Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
For many of us, making love work requires balancing work and life. For Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks their love, life and work are inextricably intertwined.
Minister won't commit to delay NDIS exit if supports not ready Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
The NDIS minister will not say if the government will delay participants' exit from the scheme if foundational supports are not ready, but has insisted the government will not leave people in freefall.Â
Victoria Police to recruit retired officers amid staffing shortfall Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Hundreds of police reservists will be recruited in a bid to lighten the administrative load for frontline officers and address a nearly 1,500 member deficit in staff numbers.
Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
The Australian men's assault at the Cincinnati Open continues with gusto thanks to Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata.Â
Hands On Studio turns 30 as artist hopes Gillard portrait hangs in parliament Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026
Artist Stephen Corsini has been attending Canberra's Hands On Studio for 30 years. He hopes his portrait of Australia's first female prime minister will one day hang in Parliament House.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools. People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time. Reform proposes £50bn welfare bill cut with changes to disability payments for millions Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip. Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward. Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life. Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed. What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong. Friends, finances and finding your feet - advice for this year's freshers Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them. The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked. I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction. Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years. UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets. Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation. Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer. US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family. Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up? Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026 Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans. 200-year-old sword found sticking out of castle lake after water levels drop Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The sword was poking from it after being exposed by fallen water levels.
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