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Live: US and Iran trade fresh strikes, explosions reported near nuclear plant Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Jordan's military says it has intercepted eight Iranian missiles fired at the country, in a fresh wave of attacks in the Middle East. Follow live.
Three corrections officers stood down as review launched into prisoner escape Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Northern Territory Corrections Department has stood down three of its workers with pay over a prisoner escape on Sunday that triggered a more than 48-hour manhunt.
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Bonnie Tyler, singer of power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75 Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, ​famed for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the ​Heart and Holding Out ​for a Hero, has died.
Live: Dockers stun the Swans in last quarter blitz to own the top of the ladder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Fremantle puts on a show in the last quarter of its clash with Sydney to claim the top of the ladder outright. Follow live.
Family desperate for information on missing Queensland mother Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman who was last seen in Toowoomba on Tuesday.
Footage shows interceptor missile test in Australian outback Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The prototype system included a mix of Australian and American technology, with Defence aiming to build a medium-range system to defend against missiles or aircraft bound for Australia.
Children's commissioner quits as CLP set to pass controversial welfare changes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Shahleena Musk's resignation comes as the Northern Territory government-dominated scrutiny committee backs the Country Liberal Party's changes to child protection laws, despite widespread opposition and confusion about a key aspect of the legislation.
Push to invest in early intervention as calls to police surge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A review of Tasmania Police finds calls for help have risen by 40,000 annually over the past decade, fuelling demands for investment in early intervention support services.
Cultural hub in Tennant Creek celebrates Warumungu culture for NAIDOC Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Tennant Creek today as part of a NAIDOC march, finishing at the official reopening of the town's major First Nations cultural hub.
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UOW governance chief admits repeated recruitment policy breaches Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The ICAC inquiry heard Alyssa White had celebrated securing jobs for former colleagues as the "greatest achievement" of her career before agreeing recruitment processes were compromised, lacked transparency and breached university policies.
'He gave us 10 extra years': Australian-first immune centre opens in Canberra Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Centre for Personalised Medicine at Canberra Hospital uses cutting-edge technology to identify the causes of complex immune conditions to tailor treatments for patients.
'Eternity of pain': Angus Taylor issues warning to Australians voting for One Nation Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
In his strongest remarks pushing back on One Nation, the opposition leader has accused the right-wing party of being a "column of smoke".
Man who dissolved wife's body in acid loses bid for earlier release Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Klaus Andres was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 after he was found guilty of murdering his 42-year-old wife Li Ping Cao.
NSW Police officer taken into custody after sexually assaulting then-wife Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A NSW Police officer has been taken into custody after his bail was revoked by a judge, two days after he was found guilty of choking and sexually assaulting his then-wife.
When politics becomes content the risks multiply Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Every press conference, reel and podcast is now a chance for politicians to connect with voters. Yet the strategy that broadens an MP's reach can also amplify their biggest mistakes.
Death on day of Telstra outage investigated by police Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police in SA are investigating a death at a regional South Australian hospital yesterday, after Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle said an elderly person had died during the Telstra outage.
State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
An unprecedented number of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider, in which NSW stunned Queensland to win the series.
Developer plans to demolish and rebuild Brisbane's Wintergarden mall Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Developer IFM has submitted plans to demolish the "fragmented" interior of a Queen Street Mall shopping centre and replace it with two levels of shops.
Telstra outage could cost 'hundreds of millions of dollars' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The economic cost of the Telstra network outage could run into hundreds of millions of dollars, an expert estimates.
Court told former Wagga Wagga MP was 'kept in dark' over visa scheme Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Daryl Maguire's barrister has told a jury it was "unbelievable" to think the ex NSW MP would recruit people in his electorate to take part in an allegedly fraudulent visa scheme.
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Family's 'unimaginable loss' as mum and daughters found dead Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark. Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing. Man denies attempted murder of 10 people on train near Huntingdon Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Anthony Williams pleads not guilty to various charges after passengers were stabbed onboard. Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys. Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final". It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him. Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August. Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Good tennis IQ & inner belief - how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final. How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power. A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick? Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have? Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium. Are France beatable? - BBC experts have their say Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.
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