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Football coach banned by FIFA discovered playing in Melbourne leagues Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
A corrupt coach who was banned for life by the world football governing body for match-fixing has been quietly playing for clubs in suburban Melbourne.
Sinner wary of 'difficult' de Minaur ahead of ATP Finals semis Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner says he will need to produce his best tennis to get past Alex de Minaur in the semis at the season-ending ATP Finals.Â
Regulator uncovers $900k client refund fraud by regional tax agent Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
The NSW accountant siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients via false ATO lodgements over three years.
How do you decide what TV to let your kids watch and what gets censored? Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
We have navigated this new path of "what to watch/what to censor/what to allow" with stumbling footsteps. I'd love to tell you we have been perfectly consistent. We have not.
Australia set to issue its one millionth refugee visa since 1947 Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Australia is set to issue its one millionth refugee visa since 1947 in the coming weeks, in a humanitarian program that grew directly out the ashes of World War II.
'Justice not division': How treaty could change Australia Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Aunty Thelma lived through the mission era, stolen children and forced assimilation. As she witnessed the signing of the country's first treaty, her thoughts were on those who came before.
Push for health star ratings to be mandated after industry dodges labelling Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Health ministers will meet next year and decide whether or not to make the system mandatory for all packaged food, something public health experts say is overdue.
David Littleproud happy to let Liberals 'dream' of net zero in Coalition deal on climate Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
The Nationals will be meeting with the Liberals on Sunday to sign off on a climate policy.
Market meltdown 'has already started' as rate cut hopes fade Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Markets are heading south on fears about the US economy and interest rates not falling. Analysts fear mortgage holders and superannuates are in the firing line.Â
Small wineries worried about 'onerous' costs of consumer recycling scheme Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Container Deposit Schemes are loved by consumers for getting a little cash back, but wineries say the financial and administrative burden outweighs any environmental boon.
Equestrian Australia received controversial video weeks before probe Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.
At Twiggy Forrest's wind farm, 'growing pains' of the renewable transition are laid bare Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
At a wind farm in central Queensland, the billionaire backer and the local boilermaker offer a glimpse into how the energy transition is reshaping regional communities.
'I know how dirty Donald is': What Jeffrey Epstein had to say about Trump Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
A trove of Jeffrey Epstein emails released this week reveals his preoccupation with US President Donald Trump in the years before Epstein's death.
There's a conundrum in the Liberal net zero position — and no way to right it Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Liberal shadow cabinet members landed on a plan that has left many inside and outside the party bewildered and confused.
Hair loss drug users say psychological side effects left them 'crumbling' Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
A vocal minority of finasteride users speak out about the long-lasting mental side effects of the hair loss drug, as telehealth ads for the medication surge on social media.
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'Dangerous and prolific' rapist jailed for life in United Kingdom Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Police are continuing to investigate to see if other victims of Chao Xu can be identified across two countries.
Trump's sagas dominate, while world leaders politely try to work around him Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
As what's happening in Trump's America dominates our attention there is a lot going on, mostly involving everyone else around the world refashioning their politics in an environment that has never seemed more uncertain.
Several killed as bus crashes into stop in Stockholm Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
The bus ploughed into a bus stop on Friday afternoon, local time, with authorities yet to confirm the number of people killed or injured.
Eight dead after Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of striking civilian areas in these latest attacks despite both sides saying they were hitting military targets.
Court finds 'pollutant' BHP liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse Posted on Friday November 14, 2025
A British court has ruled mining giant BHP liable for a deadly dam collapse in Brazil a decade ago, which sparked one of the world's largest environmental disasters on record.
News from the BBC World Service
Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise. Man admits lacing sweets with sedatives and assaulting boys at summer camp Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys. Man charged following suspected fake admiral at Remembrance event Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Police said the incident at the Remembrance Sunday event caused "significant public concern". US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, as well as JP Morgan and other major banks. Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says analytics firm Nielsen Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed. Weather warnings in force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain to UK Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The storm has brought flooding and downpours, with some areas expecting up to a month's worth of rain in a day. Watch: Moment Sara Cox crosses finish line after 135-mile charity run Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The Radio 2 presenter completes her epic run, which has raised more than £7.6m for Children in Need. MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Independent MP Adnan Hussain claims there is a "toxic" culture in Your Party as he announces he is leaving it. Crowds brave heavy rain as King Charles makes birthday trip to south Wales Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday. Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Lords have proposed more than 900 changes to the legislation, with supporters worried this could stall its progress. Three killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Three others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say. South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa. 'Tired, exhilarated and proud'- old friends complete 17,000-mile bike challenge after 40 years Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Three friends returned to Chile to finish a leg of a 17,000-mile cycling trip they did in 1985. Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6. What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising? Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget. Why I'm sharing the reality of life in a sick kids' unit Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son. What does Trump want with boat strike campaign? Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US. Weekly quiz: Who did Alan Carr give his Celebrity Traitors prize to? Posted on Thursday November 13, 2025 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins. 'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term Posted on Friday November 14, 2025 "Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.
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