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Row over 'cancelled' Christmas deepens as ministers add to school 'pile on' Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
The row over a Tasmanian primary school's alleged "cancelling" of Christmas deepens, with government ministers doubling down with AI-generated images and other posts on social media.
Tree protestors asked to pay $150k in government legal fees Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
The two protesters who lost a bid to stop the felling of almost 600 trees, as part of the North Adelaide golf course redevelopment, have been asked to pay $150,000 of the state government's legal fees.
Hanson apologises for cartoon mocking Lambie's vaginal prolapse Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
The One Nation leader says she was not aware of the cartoon's content before it went up but has committed to "taking a closer look" in the future.
Education minister launches scathing attack on universities amid merger debate Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
University students in WA are receiving a "sub par" education — with some being taught at year 10 level — necessitating significant reform, the state's education minister says.
Inquiry urges halt to plan to burn Sydney's waste in regional towns Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
A NSW inquiry into energy-from-waste facilities has recommended a moratorium on the technology and called for the state government to reject two proposals before the planning department.
Steelworks job losses create uncertain future for Whyalla's football clubs Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Whyalla's six football clubs are facing an unclear future with job losses at the steelworks expected to have an impact on player numbers and mergers between clubs a possible outcome.
Aussie Opal's block fires Dream to WNBA finals win Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Australian rookie Izzy Borlase's defence and star Angel Reese's historic outing help the Atlanta Dream to a 79–65 win over the Golden State Valkyries to level the WNBA finals at 1–1.
Millions of bogong moths trigger rain warnings on weather maps Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Millions of bogong moths currently migrating south to the Australian Alps for summer are appearing on weather radars, with the arrival of nightfall coinciding with a sudden burst of activity.
Suspected Amelia Earhart plane wreckage identified as clump of trees Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Researchers hoping to solve one of the 20th century's great mysteries say the expedition was still worthwhile despite coming up empty-handed.
Teaching watchdog raids two Fitzroy Community School campuses in Melbourne Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Victoria's teaching watchdog has raided an alternative primary school at the centre of child sexual and physical abuse allegations.
Young man wagered $895,000 before his death, coroner finds Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
A Victorian coroner has ruled a young man's sports betting addiction led to his suicide while handing down scathing findings about the Australian gambling sector.
'I'm tired of it': WA minister reveals extent of online abuse after attack on MP Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
WA politicians voice concerns about an increasingly hostile political landscape, and the limited options available to address it, after the attack on federal MP Helen Haines.
Wangaratta witnesses describe a bang, a scream and a rush to help Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
It was a day that started under sunny skies and ended under a pall of horror. Within moments of the attack on Helen Haines, brave locals rushed to help their popular local MP.
Contentious hotel development approved for Hobart's eastern shore Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
A Chinese company seeking to build a hotel and hospitality development on Hobart's eastern shore is officially given the go-ahead after years of community opposition.
Spirit of Tasmania navigational issue under investigation Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
The investigation intends to uncover whether a technical fault or human error contributed to the navigational issue involving Spirit of Tasmania I as it approached the Victorian coast last week.
Man arrested as protests reignite over tree removal for Victorian highway Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Victoria Police arrest a protester during a stand-off over the removal of culturally significant trees to make way for a controversial road project in western Victoria.
How to catch the peak of the Orionid meteor shower this week Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
If you're up for braving the early wake-up, experts suggest you will be rewarded with a meteor every few minutes during this week's Orionid meteor shower.
SA remains committed to sending Australian of the Year to space Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
South Australia will still support a proposed mission to send European-trained astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station, despite most other states and territories declining to do the same.
Lamarre-Condon took photos of Jesse Baird through his window, jury told Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
A former friend of the accused double murderer said he "pretended to be friends" with celebrities and became "infatuated" with Channel 10 presenter Jesse Baird.
Brisbane council to embrace early morning culture with new dawn plan Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026
The council is encouraging residents to fill out a survey on their morning habits to help improve facilities and public transport options for early risers.
News from the BBC World Service
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain. We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills. Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots. Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted. Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land. US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq' Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape. Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change. Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing. Watch: Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says. Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence. How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country. I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus. The singles choosing in-person dating events over apps Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps. 'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 In the wake of the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats. 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army' Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers. Sign up now Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026 From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth. Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026 Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment. Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders Posted on Monday October 19, 2026 Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.
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