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David Hockney, giant of British art, dies aged 88 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, dies aged 88.
Live: Dolphin double act has Roosters on the ropes Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Two tries to the Dolphins has them in control in their clash with the Sydney Roosters. Follow live.
Port River 'stud muffin' among spate of dolphin deaths in Adelaide Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Environmental authorities are investigating what caused the death of a Port River dolphin, believed to be Zoom, this week after several dolphin carcasses washed up on Adelaide beaches in recent days.
Alleged drug dealer caught after trading cannabis for cat food Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Police charge a 45-year-old woman with a range of drug, weapons and other offences after a group of teenagers were caught stealing cat food to allegedly swap with her for cannabis.
Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The protest followed the arrests of dozens of women for alleged dress code violation in the Afghan city of Herat.
Federal mines minister backs unions' right to strike at BHP Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says workers threatening strike action at the nation's biggest port deserve "every single cent" of what they earn while a peak industry body says they are "letting down everyone".
Mitre 10 franchisee battles to stop Bunnings opening next door Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A small town retailer is battling it out with Australia's biggest hardware giant in the Federal Court to stop Bunnings from opening up literally next door to his Mitre 10 franchise.
Live: Hardwick fumes at umpires as Geelong takes control against Gold Coast Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Geelong kicks seven-straight goals to take control of a crucial clash with Gold Coast. Follow live.
Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture.
No sympathy for ‘juvenile grubs’ in detention centres, Qld deputy premier says Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Jarrod Bleijie says children inside youth detention centres are largely to blame for lockdowns, and it's the staff that need protection.
Parton says Canberrans are 'more vulnerable' after budget's release Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The Canberra Liberals and the ACT Greens issue their responses to the ACT budget, criticising the government's fiscal plan, principally around cost of living, transport and overall management of the territory's finances.
Ivan Milat suspected in 11 additional murder, missing persons cases Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A parliamentary inquiry has heard a police taskforce identified 11 unsolved homicide and missing persons cases with potential links to Ivan Milat.
Unsecured creditors of iconic music festival to get 11c in the dollar Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The iconic Byron Bay music festival may have been trading while insolvent for months before it collapsed, according to a new liquidator's report.
Queensland sugar miller aims to reopen next week following cyber attack Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Mackay Sugar tells growers it is aiming to restart cane processing early next week, after a cyber attack forced it to stop on Wednesday.Â
Prison term 'inevitable' for former school principal, court hears Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A former school principal is staring down a prison term after robbing a "vulnerable" teenage girl of her innocence, a Tasmanian court has heard.
Wild scenes in Mexico City as fans fill the streets after World Cup opener Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Thousands of Mexican fans spill onto the streets of Mexico City after El Tri's opening World Cup triumph against South Africa.
Killers of Greenbushes man show no remorse during sentencing Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
A judge said the men, who were convicted of killing 68-year-old Raymond Smith during a drug-fuelled home invasion in the WA town of Greenbushes, showed no remorse.
Billionaire says $150m court loss no reason to change approach to native title Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has defended his company's approach to Indigenous agreements after a court ordered the miner to pay $150 million in compensation to the Yindjibarndi people.
Australian sprinter's death in Thailand came weeks after her 25th birthday Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The brother of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton remembers her "bright smile" and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of grief and support.
Court hears of 'tragic mistake' that caused fatal Canberra crash Posted on Friday June 12, 2026
The daughters of a motorcyclist killed in Canberra's north tried to reach him for their nightly phone call as he lay dying on the road, an ACT court has heard.
News from the BBC World Service
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership. Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035 Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities. Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. Nineteen now arrested over Northern Ireland disorder with house targeted in arson Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Incidents included an arson attack on a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast on Thursday night 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position. Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows. My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!" 'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on? From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback. The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup. Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti. David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The proud Yorkshireman who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy. The unknown man in my mother's coffin: A year after Air India crash, families still waiting for answers Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones. 'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park. Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut Posted on Friday June 12, 2026 The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
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