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Details of allegations against Alan Jones emerge after judge decision Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Details of allegations against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones can be revealed, after a non-publication order was lifted by a judge.
Doctor reveals injuries of woman allegedly sexually assaulted by Yung Filly Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Graphic photographs of injuries allegedly inflicted by an internationally renowned YouTube star on an infatuated fan in his hotel room after a concert are shown to a jury at his sexual assault trial in a Perth court.
Jail for acccountant who gambled away $878,000 stolen from IGA Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A Newcastle accountant is jailed for defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from a company that owns a network of supermarkets in the Hunter Valley.
Meet the Australian multi-millionaire pardoned by Trump Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Chris Wade was arrested by the Secret Service in Dallas in the early 2000s. It took him on a journey from FBI hacker to Mar-a-Lago and eventually the White House before he came back to Australia to buy his favourite pub.
Eels defend Luai's 2027 signing ahead of Chiefs move Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is unapologetic about agreeing to Jarome Luai's one-season stopover at the Eels.
Private 'space port' to test guided weapons in Queensland outback Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Black Sky Aerospace will construct a new airstrip and explosives storage to support defence and aerospace testing within the state.
Gold Coast council chief executive abruptly resigns Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Tim Baker announces he will step down in December after five years leading Australia's second-biggest council.
Inquest hears from woman who took it into her 'own hands' to solve 1989 murder Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A long-running inquest into the death of Annette Mason in 1989 has heard from a woman who took it into her "own hands" to solve the 15-year-old's murder.
Rural suburb flagged as home for proposed $40b 'hyperscale' data centre Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A proposed massive new data centre would require more than six times the total demand of the Darwin and Katherine electricity grids to operate and be powered by gas piped direct from the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
Drink spiking charge against Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun thrown out Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A Victorian magistrate has struck out a drink spiking charge against Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun.
Queensland mayors take disaster funding fight to Melbourne Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Mayors from parts of Queensland hit hard by floods and cyclones have protested in a Melbourne park against planned changes to federal disaster funding.
$16 million mansion set for demolition catches fire twice in a night Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Fire broke out twice in one night at a $16-million mansion on the NSW Mid North Coast. It was approved for demolition just weeks ago, and police are treating the blazes as suspicious.
Australians don't understand how interest rates work, RBA finds Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Reserve Bank is concerned that too many Australians have little idea what the central bank is trying to achieve with interest rates, which it says could be making its job harder.
Woman in businessman rape case told 'lie after lie', defence says Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
A woman who accused a well-connected Melbourne businessman of rape is a serial liar and made "false allegations" in court, defence lawyers say.
Hanson labels domestic violence 'two-way street' Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The One Nation leader said women should not 'put up with' domestic violence, as she highlighted the cost of living pressures on families.
Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
As conflict between the United States and Iran escalates once again, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a warning to "reconsider" travel to several more countries in the region.
NT to become last jurisdiction to legalise voluntary assisted dying Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The Northern Territory is set to make voluntary assisted dying legal in August. The ABC understands all 17 Country Liberal Party government members will vote in favour of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act.
Health department refers 29 deaths to coroner, then tries to block probe Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Tasmania's health department is challenging a coronial review into allegations that a clinical director falsified death certificates at Launceston General Hospital.
Network 10 moves 10 News+ from weekdays Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
Network 10 says its 10 News+ news and current affairs program is moving from its nightly weekday slot and will be aired on Sunday nights only.Â
Qld government denies blocking report into response to domestic violence Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026
The report was particularly critical of police responses to domestic and family violence incidents, and highlighted a system "marked by fragmentation, inconsistency, and significant procedural and cultural barriers".
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Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes. PC Harper killers' potential early release is an 'insult', says his mother Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 PC Harper, 28, sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Berkshire in 2019. Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight. Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court. Prince George poses in suit for new photo as he becomes a teenager Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September. US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks. Military kit still failing women, troops say Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Servicewomen still face shortages of properly fitting kit, five years after a landmark report. Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter probe Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The hospital trust treated Valdo Calocane before he killed three people in the city in 2023. Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary. Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes. I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The road was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4? Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts. Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. 'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future. From singing in a bar to performing as an alien in new Supergirl film Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch. Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday July 21, 2026 None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues. Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham Watch: Beluga whales flown from closed Canadian marine park to new US home Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them. Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn Posted on Wednesday July 22, 2026 England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
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