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Marathon 24-hour Qantas flight tracked by 3.6 million internet users Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The specially-modified aircraft will be one of 12 used by Qantas to fly between Australia's east coast and Europe.
Home loan borrowers missing out on millions in offset savings Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The corporate regulator found Australian banks paid more than $55 million in compensation in just two years, for failures with mortgage offset accounts, warning customers could be paying more interest than they should.
Australia supplants China as Pacific's biggest lender Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Australia supplants China as the dominant lender and infrastructure investor across the Pacific as the government ploughs billions of dollars into the region through both foreign aid and loans.
Reports of multiple deaths after earthquake strikes Japan – as it happened Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Japan's south-western Kyushu island has been struck by two strong earthquakes within an hour of each other.
Live: Aussies chasing swimming and athletics gold in Glasgow Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Australia is set to add to its medal tally on day five of the Commonwealth Games, with its swimmers and athletes in contention for podium finishes. Follow live.
Multiple people feared dead in collapsed shopping mall following Japan quake Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Japan's south-western Kyushu island has been struck by two strong earthquakes within an hour,, with multiple people presumed dead after an explosion at a shopping centre.
With a forceful declaration, Ben Carroll halted Jacinta Allan's agenda Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Victoria's new premier Ben Carroll has only four months to convince voters he could be the man for the top job after the toppling of Jacinta Allan.
Hanson reveals who paid for Italy trip with Gina Rinehart Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The benefactor of Pauline Hanson's Italy trip has been disclosed in an update to the One Nation leader's gift registry.
Ocean search for missing baby boy suspended because of rough weather Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
The search for a three-month-old baby boy still missing after the bodies of his mother and sister were recovered from waters off SA's South East has been suspended because of weather conditions, police say.
Cairns man jailed for fatally stabbing housemate in fight Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A court has heard a dispute over loud music at a Far North Queensland share house spiralled into a fight that led to the death of a 57-year-old father of two teenage boys.Â
Country footy player charged after 'ugly' scenes in southern WA Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Police charge a Cowaramup man with assault and choking after a clash in WA's Lower South West Football League.
Prison worker stands trial accused of raping inmate Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A prison worker has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated indecent assault and rape of a female inmate at an Adelaide prison facility.
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Joint spares Aussie blushes on tough day at Memphis Open Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Rising star Maya Joint has spared Australia's blushes at the WTA's hard-court event in Memphis as her compatriots struggle.
Woman charged with animal cruelty as 119 animals allegedly found on property Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Police say they have charged a 48-year-old woman with serious animal cruelty after allegedly finding 119 animals on a property west of Brisbane.Â
Family of allegedly murdered mother says she was 'loved beyond words' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
An online fundraiser for the family of a Melbourne mother allegedly murdered by her partner has raised almost $40,000.
Former Melbourne organised crime kingpin sentenced to life in Iraq prison Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Kazem Hamad, a former Melbourne organised crime kingpin who was deported to Iraq in 2023, has been sentenced to life in jail by an Iraqi court after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Body pulled from landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A man's body has been recovered from the site of a landslide at Solomon Islands's only large-scale gold mine.
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
One of the world's largest heavy-lift ships has made anchor in Hobart's River Derwent, as it awaits its role in "one of the most complex maritime events" in Tasmania's history.
Parts of Queensland drought declared for first time in two years Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
Parts of southern Queensland have been drought-declared for the first time in two years, with farmers facing worsening conditions after at least 12 months of below-average rainfall.Â
Man accused of allegedly trying to defraud $1.3m from ATO Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026
A Broken Hill man has been accused of allegedly attempting to defraud the Australian Taxation Office of more than $1.3 million.Â
News from the BBC World Service
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July. Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships. Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde. French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview. Funeral director 'left baby's remains on floor for two years' Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush. Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast. Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious". Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed. House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed. Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate. Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country. Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year. ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships? How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores? Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water. Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving". Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. Local match goes viral over cheating claim Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026 A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
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