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'Foldable' pistols and 3D-printed guns seized in Canberra Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A police investigation has uncovered a large cache of weapons in the national capital's suburbs, less than a kilometre from the Belconnen Police Station.
'Like driving on bubble wrap': Residents describe mouse plague horror Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
As locals in a Western Australian town battle a siege of mice, farmers still do not have permission to use a high-strength bait to combat them.
Knife incident at Korean Antarctic base triggers evacuation Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A member of an Antarctic expedition who allegedly threatened colleagues with a bladed weapon has been removed from a Korean research station in a rare mid-winter evacuation.
MPs join calls for mayor in Melbourne to resign over character reference saga Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The mayor of Wyndham City Council, Preet Singh, has faced protests and calls to quit after he wrote a character reference for a man convicted of child sex offences.
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Taser-death inquest told officers had 'plenty of time' to deal with 95yo Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A senior NSW Ambulance officer tells the Clare Nowland inquest that emergency services could have taken more time responding to the 95-year-old's dementia-related aggression.Â
Breaking: Woman dead, man arrested after stabbing in Canberra Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Paramedics treated the woman for critical injuries at the scene but she was declared dead on her way to hospital.
Locals concerned as homicide squad investigates suspicious death in WA farming town Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The man was found unresponsive on a suburban street in Katanning early yesterday morning.Â
Queensland minister denies wrongdoing over shares disclosure Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Under-fire Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has defended updating her parliamentary register of interests, labelling opposition attacks as "gutter politics".
Queensland man's 2021 disappearance to be probed in coronial inquest Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Nathan Brosnan, 35, went missing from Logan while on parole. He is suspected to have died, but his body has never been found.
Power to cut funding and stricter 'permanence' test under new NDIS Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Legislation designed to save $35 billion in NDIS spending is introduced to parliament, revealing new powers for the minister to cut funding to classes of supports, automate some decisions and create requirements for prospective participants to exhaust all other treatment options before entering the NDIS.
Email reveals Jewish group warned police about Bondi gunman in 2019 Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A Jewish security agency raised concerns about Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram years before the terror attack that left 15 people dead, a document shows.
Suspect in custody over Wynyard shooting in Tasmania's north Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Police say a man has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into a shooting yesterday, in which a man in his 30s was shot in the stomach.
Council sells off properties at overdue rates auction Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
About 40 people attended the event, including buyer Nathan Casey, who snatched up a three-bedroom home for $200,000.
Passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship to arrive in Perth tomorrow Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are testing negative for the illness and are symptom-free, the federal health minister says, as they prepare to be repatriated to Australia.
Hardwick defends Suns staffer amid AFL betting probe Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says team manager Mark Opie will continue his match-day duties despite being investigated by the AFL integrity unit over his links to a bookmaking firm.
Police search for driver after boy left with 'life-changing' injuries Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Security footage from the Sunshine Coast has been released as the young boy undergoes multiple surgeries to save his leg.
Coalition to propose permanent end to tax bracket creep Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The Coalition will make a bold play to win back voters with a plan to automatically index income tax brackets to keep up with inflation.
Why Gold Coast has already won the NRL's Magic Round Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
One of the best parts of Magic Round is going jersey-spotting but before a ball is kicked in Brisbane the Titans have already cleaned up via their Chargers-inspired retro strip.Â
Entire university sector accused of antisemitism failure Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The special envoy on antisemitism has found not a single Australian university has met its requirements for adopting a definition of antisemitism.
Queensland opposition leader apologises after contempt inquiry Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A committee has recommended for Steven Miles to be found in contempt over comments he made about Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in 2025.
News from the BBC World Service
Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairs Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty. Higher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry head Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss. Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them. Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march. E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July. Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts. Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger. Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up". Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!' Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns. The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady' Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership. Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing. Why big tech is betting on cute mascots Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. Egg sandwiches and colouring book: Life in US quarantine after cruise Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska. Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found. Hearts' McInnes rages at 'disgusting' Celtic penalty Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday. Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements". Mass sex abuse allegations force closure of boarding school in Indonesia Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The school's caretaker is thought to have abused as many as 50 female students, many of them orphans. US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier's home and his island in the Caribbean. Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.
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