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Deputy coroner releases findings into teen's suicide Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
A 17-year-old school captain, who was dux of year 12 and a talented athlete, appeared to have everything ahead of him. Then he took his own life.
Japan to increase entry visa fees by more than five times current amount Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Japan will quintuple entry visa fees starting from July 1, but most Australians will not be affected.
Operator of troubled Callide power station sued for more than $1b Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Foreign investment group Sev.en said a series of catastrophic failures at the Callide power station had led to 1,700 days of lost generation capacity.
Sir Keir Starmer's landslide win left him with shaky foundations Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer, the former prosecutor who styled himself as a safe, even boring, pair of hands became the first Labour PM in 14 years to win in a landslide. It was not enough to keep him in the job.Â
Tony Modra's family 'extremely grateful' for support after crash Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
The family of AFL icon Tony Modra has released a statement thanking the community for the "overwhelming show of love" they have received since he was seriously injured in a crash last week.
Starmer succumbs to intense pressure and resigns as UK Labour leader Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom and spend more time as a husband and father.
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Live: Emotional Starmer says he will quit as British PM Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has quit as leader of the Labour party and will stay on as PM until a new leader is chosen. Follow live.
Community waits for verdict as GrainCorp class action wraps up Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
A class trial against GrainCorp over the alleged impact of its canola processing factory in Victoria's north on the local community has wrapped up.
Two men arrested, denied bail after violent unrest in Central Australia Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Two men have been arrested and denied bail after a violent disturbance in Yuendumu, in which multiple vehicles were allegedly set alight by armed offenders.
Queensland government pledges to restore dams in budget Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
The treasurer has also promised no cuts to public service, but won't commit to returning to surplus within the next four years.
Marinus will break energy 'deadlock' hobbling Tasmania, economist says Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
An economist says Marinus Link remains an investment in the national interest and will shore up Tasmania's energy security. It follows a report last week questioning the project's business case.
'All eyes are on the performance' as Canberra to Bali flights take off again Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Virgin Australia launches direct flights from Canberra to Bali, becoming the first Australian carrier to fly internationally out of the capital.Â
What we know about how H5N1 bird flu got here and where it may appear next Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Authorities were worried about avian influenza coming in from the north, until the virus started moving across the Southern Ocean. Now infected birds have been found in Western Australia. Where else could birds carrying the virus land?
Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss sets lofty goals Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Only three years out from hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup, Australia makes a key appointment it hopes will help deliver success on the international stage.
Fourth WA council in turmoil after three councillors quit in three days Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Three councillors have quit the City of South Perth in three days, citing concerns over a rates hike and broader dysfunction within the council.
Police release CCTV as part of probe into former boxer's death Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Police are searching for a sedan they believe was used to get away from the scene of a fatal shooting in Melbourne's inner north-west.
NSW corruption watchdog begins university governance probe Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Allegations of favouritism, undeclared conflicts of interest and the misuse of official positions have dominated the opening day of the ICAC inquiry into governance at the University of Wollongong.
Knight facing judiciary over homophobic slur, Mitchell limps at training Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Asu Kepaoa will face the NSW Rugby League judiciary after being sent off in a NSW Cup game for allegedly using a homophobic slur.
Three killed, suspects in custody after school shooting in Philippines Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
At least three people have been killed and another five injured in a rare school shooting incident in the central Philippines, according to police.
Developer allegedly squandered $10m earmarked for disability housing Posted on Monday June 22, 2026
Gold Coast businessman David McWilliams allegedly spent the investor funds, raised specifically for six Specialist Disability Accommodation projects, on a luxury car, high-rise, pub and crypto.
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Watch and read Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address. Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out. First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days. Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months. Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east. Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured. Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil. Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday. Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying 'grudge' Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying. Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026 The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo. Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV 'wargame' Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic". A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks? Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut. Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium. One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends? Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32. Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026 Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup. The records that look set to be broken Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026 The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be. All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise Posted on Sunday June 21, 2026 From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.
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