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Buyer drops nearly $72m on one of world's most complete T-rex skeletons Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
One of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons discovered makes history as the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction.
Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after $100k ice cream bungle Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The Fair Work Commission rules a trucking company was within its rights to fire a driver after he set the temperature of his trailer full of ice cream more than 20 degrees too warm.
Flight disruptions at Adelaide Airport due to heavy fog Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A number of flights have been delayed for take-off at Adelaide Airport due to heavy fog while three others have been diverted to Melbourne.
Scottish traffic cone welcomed in Boston after World Cup friendship Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The World Cup's obsession with Scotland fans and traffic cones continues as a witch's hat from Glasgow receives an official welcome from dignitaries in Boston.
Crows defender Josh Worrell to face court over crash Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been reported by police and will face court over a traffic crash last week.
The new political parties hoping to deceive 'useful idiots' in Victoria Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
New political parties are seeking to exploit Victoria's anachronistic electoral system in the upper house, to harvest voters' preferences and funnel them wherever they please.
Melbourne council bans e-bikes after six-year trial Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Yarra Council says e-bike operator Lime refused to take responsibility for retrieving dumped bikes.
France falters at first real hurdle as superstars fail to shine Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
France's 2026 World Cup campaign is ended by a poor 2-0 defeat to Spain, as the much-hyped collection of star forwards fail to turn up for the biggest game yet.
Quick hits: Spain's secret to success, Yamal's streak and Balogun's confession Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Spain showcases its biggest advantage over France, Lamine Yamal's hot streak goes on and Folarin Balogun opens up on his overturned red card. Here are today's quick hits.
Writer E Jean Carroll collects $8m in Trump sex abuse and defamation case Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Writer E Jean Carroll has collected nearly $US5.6 million ($8 million) from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.
Feral deer almost eradicated around two towns despite 'gunship' cull controversy Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
After a second annual aerial cull sparked controversy in southern WA, hunters say targeting feral deer from the ground is a more humane option.
Man dies in public shooting in Sydney's north-west Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A man has been shot dead in Sydney's north-west this morning, with the homicide squad now leading the investigation.
They waited six weeks for a sunrise that lasted just 24 minutes Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Researchers spending winter at Australia's southernmost Antarctic research station gathered to celebrate the return of the Sun after weeks of darkness.
Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boag's Brewery site and says it has "in-principle" support from the Japanese parent company to explore the idea.
Sheep industry turns to natural remedy to beat blowflies Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A biopesticide using tea-tree oil in nanoparticles has been developed to keep flies off sheep.
Live: ASX rises after US reimposes naval blockade on Iran Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
The Australian share market has started its day higher after some weaker-than-expected US inflation figures boosted Wall Street and reduced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lifting interest rates. Follow live.
More than 150 miners have died on this site. Families say they need a place to mourn Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
For decades, families of Mount Isa miners killed on the job have waited for a lasting tribute, but after years of campaigning, some fear their loved ones will be forgotten.
NRLW players eye off longer season and full-time salaries Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
A $5.3 billion broadcast deal, booming participation and new contracts on the horizon have NRLW stars hopeful their league can soar to new heights.
Scale of Australia's shortage of child psychiatrists revealed in new report Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Experts are warning younger children are presenting with increasingly complex mental health needs as a new report predicts a nationwide shortfall of child and adolescent psychiatrists.Â
Live: Taylor accuses PM of creating 'office inside his office' to deal with AI Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026
Angus Taylor says Anthony Albanese is adding to bureaucracy by creating an Office of AI within his department to deal with artificial intelligence policy. Follow live.
News from the BBC World Service
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it? Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days. Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway. Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday. Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains. BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says. Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister. Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals. Spain into World Cup final after victory over France Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas. 'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off. World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash? From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver? Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
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