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Cummins hits out at Khawaja in passionate hour-long press conference Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins rubbishes Usman Khawaja's ball tampering claims in a long and passionate press conference.
Advocates warn FIFO standards are slipping on mine sites Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Researchers say minimum accommodation standards are dropping on mine sites, despite years of public scrutiny and industry reports.
Race to Australia's first green steel entering final stages Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Companies are racing to build Australia's first low-emissions steel mills as traditional steelmakers grapple with aging infrastructure, cheap imports and the enormous task of decarbonisation.
Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Victoria Police say a thorough investigation has concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges over the incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.
Teen missing for six days recounts ordeal from hospital Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
William, 17, says he sang John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads to keep his spirits up while he desperately hoped to be rescued in Victoria's east.
Live: Victorian election campaign rolls on as parties appeal to regions Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Liberal leader Jess Wilson was spotted pouring beers in Wodonga last night, while the Carroll government has promised to freeze a tax on farmers if re-elected.
Live: Beau Lamarre-Condon says phone and car tracing questions were for work Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Beau Lamarre-Condon is continuing to answer questions after close to a week of cross-examination from the Crown.
From Paddington to physics, there's a common thread to Ben Miller's career Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
An actor, comedian, author and physics enthusiast, Ben Miller is a man of many talents. So, how did the son of English teachers become so obsessed with quantum physics? And how does a comic end up writing a spy thriller?
Why do supercell thunderstorms form and what makes them so dangerous? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
More than 80,000 households were left without power after south-east Queensland thunderstorms downed more than 400 powerlines.
Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemetery Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
The soldier reprimanded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his staffers when a loud laugh was heard after they took photos at the site, following a ceremony that included US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.
'No indication' Outlook outage caused by cyber attack, Microsoft says Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Microsoft says it has begun restoring access to its email and other online services after Australians experienced outages for several hours today.
Skyrocketing regional airfares hurting patients needing specialist care Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Residents and medical professionals say WA's reliance on FIFO doctors leaves regional residents vulnerable to rising flight prices.
Despite a 1960 doomsday prediction, the world won't end today Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
In 1960, three scientists predicted that the world would end on November 13, 2026, due to overpopulation. Here's why they were wrong.
Giant corpse flower 'Pete' set to bloom in regional Victoria Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Geelong Botanic Garden staff expect large crowds when a corpse plant blooms, likely this week.
Live: Cummins says Khawaja's ball-tampering claims '100 per cent wrong' Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins hits out at Usman Khawaja's claims that all players in the team knew about the 2018 ball tampering in a passionate press conference. Follow live.
Celebrity chef says tree chop in Adelaide parklands 'inexcusable' Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Dozens of protesters gather in the Adelaide parklands where tree removal works for the MotoGP track begin as a group of Australian celebrities call for better environmental protection.
Youth music scene concerned as popular venue flagged for demolition Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
The head of WA Music says the all-ages music community has been "sent sideways" this week over the impending loss of a key performance venue, and amid uncertainty for a major youth music festival.
PM urged to redirect funding for gas hub to new Royal Darwin Hospital Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Doctors and nursing groups are urging Anthony Albanese to cancel funding for the Northern Territory's Middle Arm precinct and use the money to pay for a new Royal Darwin Hospital.
Victorian farmers spared emergency services levy hike Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
Victorian Labor has promised to permanently freeze the emergency services tax rate for farmers, while the Coalition and One Nation have committed to scrapping it altogether.
Victorian woman aims to grow 300,000 snails for restaurants Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026
French expat Coralie Schaff aims to house 300,000 snails at her Otways property to supply restaurants.
News from the BBC World Service
Scandal-hit Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits, plunging AI chipmaking giant into turmoil Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 US lawmakers now want to question him over whether one of his alleged relationships was with a Chinese spy. Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea. Junior doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests. Military base asylum plans granted planning approval Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked. US envoys meet Zelensky in Dublin after talks with Putin in Moscow Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks. The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Viewers of the annual TV charity event will see the actor playing a prank on Rylan. Microsoft struggling to restore service as global outage affects Outlook and Teams Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Services including Teams, Outlook and Microsoft's AI software Copilot have been affected by "connectivity problems". Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government. MI5 will need proof to be believed in future, says Leveson after BBC investigation Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The BBC exposed how the security service had lied to three courts concerning Agent X. Cricket sandpaper scandal claims '100% wrong', Australia captain says Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”. Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault. How AI visionary Jensen Huang was undone by his own bad decisions Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Zoe Kleinman explains how the man who built Nvidia from the ground up lost everything in a matter of days. The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading? Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers. Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue. Ankle injuries are more common than you think - here's how to protect yours Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after your ankles. Weekly quiz: Who's joining Wayne Rooney in the I'm A Celebrity jungle? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last? US doctor kills building manager after long-running dispute over mould, police say Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Authorities say the shooting in Washington DC left four people injured, with the suspect dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Roger Taylor says his condition has been getting steadily worse, and he must now "listen to my body and my doctors".
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