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Golf simulator, TVs and fridges found in Indonesian prison compound Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Several prison officers have been suspended as investigators probe whether prisoners paid to access the units.
Victorian man found not guilty after fatal crash at 2023 burnout event Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
A 29-year-old Ballarat man has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal crash at a burnout event in Stawell in 2023.
Billions slashed from NDIS packages as reassessments lead to more cuts Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
As NDIS participants brace for cuts to community supports from tomorrow, documents show the agency running the scheme has been slashing packages overall.
Sydney Airport near-collision one of worst in 20 years, investigators say Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has delivered findings on four of the six ongoing investigations into conflict investigations at Sydney Airport in recent months.
Police investigate whether beach brawls were 'organised' on social media Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
SA Police are looking to identify individuals behind social media accounts and their "level of organisation" after videos emerged of public fights along Adelaide's metropolitan beaches on Tuesday.
Police photos taken at key locations shown at Lamarre-Condon trial Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Photographs of possessions, blood-stained bedding and clothing found in a skip bin have been shown to jurors in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon.
'A bit 1980s': Autism advocate says new program mostly a phone line so far Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Thriving Kids is available to all children experiencing developmental delays, with the first phase of its roll-out beginning on October 1.
DV offender jailed for five years over crash that killed ex-partner Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced after breaching an AVO and crashing a car with his ex-girlfriend in the passenger seat.
Mortgage squeeze hits Tasmanians after repeated rate rises Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Tasmanian home and business owners are assessing how to absorb the latest interest rate hike, in a state where wages are already lower than other states.
One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Electric cars have become mainstream in the past decade, making up one in four new car sales.
Cocaine seized in Australian's arrest goes missing in Fiji Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Fiji Police have confirmed another 12.9 kilograms of cocaine stored at a high court evidence room is missing, bringing the total to more than 52kg of cocaine now unaccounted-for.
Planning decision to extend life of mega coal mine saves 1,500 jobs Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
The NSW Independent Planning Commission approves plans that will allow Hunter Valley Operations to continue coal mining at a site near Singleton until 2045.
Minister says Perth barracks sale will not mean bulldozers for heritage sites Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the planned sale of Perth's Irwin and Leeuwin barracks will free up land in highly desirable suburbs but developers will not have free rein to bulldoze the sites for housing.
Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passer-by Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found by a pedestrian in a rivulet in Hobart's north.
The backstory of this year's Fat Bear Week winner Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Each year, people around the world vote for their favourite bear in Alaska's Katmai National Park as the fuzzy fellows bulk up for winter hibernation.
Chihuahua becomes National Guard sensation Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Mexico's National Guard says an adopted Chihuahua named Comando is being trained as a mascot and for search-and-rescue work as well.
David Shoebridge named new Greens leader in hotly contested ballot Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.
Charge dropped against man accused of being Chinese spy Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
The man, whose name was suppressed, was accused of covertly collecting information about a Canberra Buddhist association on behalf of a foreign principal.
Why Nirvana and Midnight Oil made the cut in Songs that Changed the World Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Music has the ability to change hearts and minds. Andrew Clarke describes why he has selected the 42 tracks that appear in his book Songs that Changed the World.
Emergency water restrictions for Queensland town following pump failure Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026
Clermont residents are still being urged to conserve water, while storage levels are critically low due to multiple pump failures.
News from the BBC World Service
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good". Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes. Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast. One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas. Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack. 'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free. Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began. Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits. The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out. Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks. Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
Norfolk village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match. Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK. Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money. Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference. Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that. Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care. 'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain. It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2026 Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty. How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.
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