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Adelaide Crows player in collision with a pedestrian Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Police are investigating the collision which took place on Port Road at Woodville on Friday morning.Â
Live: Jarome Luai returns as rumours swirl about Tigers future Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Jarome Luai is back in the line-up for the Tigers' clash with the Warriors as reports emerge that he has been granted permission to leave the club early if he wants. Follow live.
China achieves first-ever controlled rocket recovery Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system, state media reported, in the hope of breaking US dominance in reusable rockets.
Live: Pies clash with Roos as Crows confirm player involved in car crash Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
The Magpies and Kangaroos face off with finals spots on the line, as the Crows confirm a player was involved in a car crash earlier today. Follow live.
Family of missing Toowoomba woman fears the worst Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Police release CCTV footage and switch search focus as the family of young mother Jana Armstrong, who went missing in Toowoomba, fears the worst.
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Corruption watchdog's university probe ends in tears Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Former University of Wollongong governance officer Alyssa White became emotional as she explained to an ICAC inquiry why she repeatedly intervened to secure jobs for friends and former colleagues.
Pedestrians 'lucky to be alive' after truck loses load on highway Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Footage shows two 15-tonne concrete slabs colliding with parked cars when the incident happened north of Adelaide.Â
'Sexual predator' jailed after 'brazen' apartment building attacks Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Alexander Terry was sentenced to nine years in jail for the rape and sexual assault of four women at a Townsville apartment complex where he was a caretaker.
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Derryn Hinch remembered as 'tough old bugger', 'crusader for justice' Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Media identity Derryn Hinch is being remembered as a provocative but courageous journalist who was ahead of his time in his fight against institutional sex abuse.
Regulator closes 45 family day care residences across Melbourne Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
For the first time, Victoria's Early Childhood Regulatory Authority has used its powers to suspend a childcare operator, closing 45 family day care residences across Melbourne.
Economist Justin Wolfers on the 'absurdity' of Trump's America Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Former Reserve Bank economist Justin Wolfers says Australia urgently needs to consider the role of money in its politics while examining how US President Donald Trump profits from his position.Â
Australia's huntsman fastest spider on record, new study suggests Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
A species of huntsman spider found in Queensland is the fastest mover out of more than 250 spider species analysed in a new study.
'That's not good enough': Wallabies determined to end losing run Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Close enough will not be good enough for the Wallabies, even with an untried flyhalf and familiar French pack ready to inflict a sixth-straight Test defeat on the hosts in Brisbane.
Six-year-old boy dies in hospital after Scenic Rim crash Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
A six-year-old boy has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Beaudesert on Monday.
The lowdown on lush native lawns that only need mowing once a year Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
If mowing the lawn is getting you down, it might be time to ditch your exotic buffalo, couch or kikuyu grass and switch to a native alternative.Â
Sydney woman accused of illegal voting facing jury trial in US Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
A Sydney woman will face trial in the US state of Louisiana after being accused of falsely claiming to be a US citizen and voting illegally in two federal elections.
Young Socceroo reportedly headed to German club Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Promising midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler is reportedly headed to Germany, the first of an emerging batch of Socceroos to move to bigger leagues.
Australia's most played song on radio this week draws AI criticisms Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
A cover of the Madonna hit Like a Prayer is at the top of the charts but criticisms have been levied at the artist behind the cover, Josh Fawaz, over his suspected use of artificial intelligence.
Australian-first CO2-powered battery planned for coal town Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
The Victorian government unveils a plan to build a compressed CO2 battery storage system in the heart of the state's coal country.
No parking signs turfed into creek at hospital redevelopment site Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Residents say the streets surrounding a Mount Barker hospital construction site are inundated with workers' vehicles, and some have rejected temporary "no parking" signs.
News from the BBC World Service
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September. Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78 Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career. Police investigating Reform donations - reports Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true. Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final. Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods. Prince Harry plays pickleball at Invictus Games event, but no Meghan Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham's NEC. Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450. BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio. UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year. How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin? Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. 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? 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. 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. All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture. The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like. Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star. We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers Posted on Friday July 10, 2026 The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs. Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue? Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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