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Queensland Police receive safety notices over watch house conditions Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Workplace Health and Safety issues multiple regulatory notices to the police service regarding conditions at the state's watch houses.
Albanese bristles at pre-COP questions as UN delivers sobering report Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A new UN report warns the world is likely to overshoot warming of 1.5C as world leaders shun Australia's pre-COP talks in Fiji.
Ciraldo calls out NRL over delayed rule-change communication Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Cameron Ciraldo says he only learned his team will act as guinea pigs this week for some new NRL rules via an email.Â
Boy, 14, charged over alleged rock attack that left man unconscious Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A 14-year-old boy is charged with assault after a man was seriously injured and left convulsing on the ground in an alleged rock throwing attack in a fast food restaurant car park.
Darwin hospital opens new ward with hopes of easing capacity pressures Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A new multi-purpose ward at the Northern Territory's largest hospital has received its first patients this week, with hopes the $24 million investment will help ease capacity pressures in Darwin's health sector. Â
Victorian man defrauds women of more than $45,000 after meeting them online Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Stephen Cross used a fake name to deceive women he met online, tricking some into giving him money.
Car bomb, feuds and $5K to count 12 votes as NSW councils scrutinised Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Local government may have a reputation for being boring, but NSW budget estimates today provided an extraordinary snapshot of what is playing out across the state's councils.
Special school sexual abuse allegations with authorities, premier says Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
The Victorian premier says allegations of almost two decades of sexual abuse at a Traralgon special school are "harrowing".
Premier urges Chinese, Indian coal firms to merge before funding stops Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
The state government throws its support behind a proposed merger between WA's last remaining coal miners as its self-imposed 2030 deadline to retire state-owned coal assets approaches.
AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.
WA police drop AI seatbelt fines amid influx of complaints Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Hundreds of fines issued via AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped in WA, with officers unable to prove drivers knew their passengers were wearing their seatbelts incorrectly. Â
Brown and foul tasting: This town's water may be the tipping point of a crisis Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
In Australia's most decentralised state, water infrastructure is failing, leading residents in one town to rely on the bottled variety, but it comes at a cost.
Police pursuit of emu just part of 'life of a country cop' Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A video of a flightless bird being chased by a police officer down a road on the NSW Central Tablelands goes viral, with the local chief inspector saying it's all part of "the life of a country cop".
Police investigating if fatal Sydney shooting a case of mistaken identity Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Police say it is "tragically" possible that a man who was shot dead on a Western Sydney street was another case of mistaken identity.Â
Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee dies Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Well-known former Bondi Rescue cast member and mental health advocate Matt Dee has died, according to a statement posted online by the clothing and events company he co-founded.
Fatal hit-and-run driver thought he had hit animal, court hears Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A 20-year-old hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a woman in Adelaide's north-east has apologised to his victim's family in court, which heard he did not initially realise he had hit a person.
Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Victoria Police detectives confirm they have spoken with four Sydney men as part of their sexual assault investigation linked to the Sydney Swans.
Judge tells retiring triple murder jury to consider if survivor truthful Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a Queensland grazier accused of a triple murder and an attempted murder. Â
Another plan unveiled to tackle long-standing issues in Port Augusta Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
The state government has announced another plan to tackle issues regarding crime, violence and substance abuse in Port Augusta. The efforts have been praised by Indigenous leaders who say it is needed, but have criticised the lack of Indigenous consultation.
'The Family' serial killings suspects should be named, victims' relatives say Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Relatives of some of the victims of "The Family" murders are demanding the public release of the long-suppressed names of suspects linked to the case.
News from the BBC World Service
Four charged with murder after baby stabbed to death Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Police say four people, aged between 19 and 38, are due in court on Wednesday charged with murder. Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran. BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions. UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter. Watch: Amol Rajan says goodbye on his final Today programme Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 In an emotional message, Rajan thanked his family, team and listeners as he said goodbye to the programme. London mayor says conviction for untaxed car was due to a scam Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London. King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry. Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts. Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine. Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to historical sex offence charges Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video. Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals. How the big five clubs strengthened their title hopes in record-breaking transfer window Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions? Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public life Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026 The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah". Watch: Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water. Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you? In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again' Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career. Will self-flying planes transform the skies? Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying. Thousands still missing as Nepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensifies Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 More than 1, 000 people have died and thousands are missing, with communities relying on airlifted supplies. Watch: BBC inside court as jury in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 Clancy is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023. British trekker's body found in northern Pakistan Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026 The 30-year-old from Birmingham went missing on Saturday as he was descending from Musa Ka Musala.
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