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Man airlifted with life-threatening injuries after caravan park brawl Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
A man has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a wild brawl at a caravan park in a small Victorian town.
Israeli police video shows attack on nun in Jerusalem Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Israeli police release a video showing what eyewitnesses say was an attack by a Jewish man on a nun near Jerusalem's Old City. Police say the suspect, a 36-year-old man, was later arrested.
Engineering students launch rocket to 10,000 feet in Australian outback Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Students with space industry aspirations successfully launch a rocket 10,000 feet in the air in regional Australia.
Ghost rainbows, storms and sunsets — WA's skies, captured by you Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
In classic shoulder season conditions, April delivered a transitional mix of warm beach weather and cool, wet days with rainfall in the double-digits as we inch closer to winter.Â
Live: Bombers staring at another heavy loss as Lions shift gears Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
As their premiership defence continues, the Brisbane Lions hit the ground running against Essendon at Docklands. Follow live.
Cosmetics will soon cost more. Here's why Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Australians spend about $450 on average on beauty products per year. That could soon rise as petroleum prices increase.
Insurance seed bank helps revive rare flowers lost to bushfires Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Seed collections taken before major bushfires in WA's Stirling Range National Park give hope for the continued survival of flora species found nowhere else in the world.
Why Dee Salmin thinks her book could end relationships Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Podcaster Dee Salmin says people should steer clear of traditional dating advice and focus more on themselves.
Retro 1980s train returns to tracks after major refurbishment Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
As train travel grows in popularity amid the fuel crisis, an iconic regional service returns to the tracks after a major makeover.
How a load of 're-pimped' bikes are helping outback kids get to school Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
The Meekatharra community comes together to restore donated bikes, making a visible difference at the local school.
'Butcher of Bosnia' near death, say lawyers asking for early release Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
In a submission to a UN court, Ratko Mladić's lawyers say he has suffered a serious medical incident and should be released from The Hague on humanitarian grounds.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump spat with Merz Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany amid a growing a rift between the nations' leaders over the Iran war.
WA energy minister provides update on fuel supply as Middle East conflict drags on Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
As the Middle East conflict drags on, Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says she's confident about May supplies, and has "growing confidence" for June's outlook.
Thousands travel to outback Agfair despite fuel costs Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Fuel costs have not stopped thousands of people from descending upon Broken Hill for the biannual Agfair.Â
Super shoes won't be banned despite 'technological doping' claims Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Lord Sebastian Coe says World Athletics has a duty to "enable" super shoe development despite concerns.
Live: Trump rejects latest peace proposal but prefers not to 'blast the hell' out of Iran Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
US President Donald Trump says Iran is "asking for things that I can't agree to", but details of the proposal are unclear. Follow live.
Man shot at and venues set on fire in latest Melbourne attacks Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
A man has been shot at during an aggravated home invasion, and a pub and restaurant were set on fire overnight in Melbourne.
Octogenarian scuba diver not ready to hang up fins yet Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
Jenny Dachroeden started scuba diving later in life. More than three decades, two hip replacements and thousands of dives later, the 83-year-old is still enjoying her hobby.Â
Why this cattle farmer is flooding his property with salt water Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
More than half a century ago, lush wetlands along the Queensland coastline were cut off from the ocean as farmers built physical barriers to stop salt water flowing into their land. Now, conservation groups and traditional owners are restoring tidal flows and bringing life back to the land.
Spike in number of Tasmanian police on leave due to mental health issues Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026
More than 100 Tasmanian police officers are currently off duty due to mental health compensation claims, a number that has doubled in five years.
News from the BBC World Service
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran. Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation. Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement. Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers. Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London. Peter Kay show evacuated and man held after police investigate 'suspicious bag' Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched. Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome. Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not. Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced. Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film. BBC tracking US warships using blurry pixels and AI Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 The BBC Verify team built an AI model to track US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season. My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Children's author Sally Gardner says her extravagant shopping sprees left her feeling "ashamed". The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch' Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers. Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it? Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25. There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women. Highlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war. EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone' Posted on Saturday May 02, 2026 Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.
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