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Teacher concedes he was 'angry' before 'accidentally' striking student Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A former Darwin teacher who allegedly struck a female student in the face has taken the stand in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, conceding he was "angry" after she swore at him.
'Fierce and defiant' disability advocate remembered after drowning Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Ellen Fraser-Barbour is being remembered for her tireless advocacy and love of nature after her death at the age of 35.
Dash cam video of near-misses on WA highways prompts road safety call Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A 21-year-old woman was charged with reckless driving after dash cam video allegedly caught her overtaking a triple road train in an "unsafe" manner.
Court hears conflicting accounts over fatal blow in Gold Coast assault case Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A court has heard conflicting witness accounts of an alleged Gold Coast assault that left 22-year-old Cameron Duce dead.
WA children to get needle-free flu vaccine Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Western Australia is offering free needle-free flu vaccines for children in a bid to curb declining inoculation rates and prevent another deadly influenza season.
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Rescuers free young whale after 24-hour stranding ordeal Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A whale stranded on a sandbar in Wallis Lake on the NSW mid north coast has been freed by marine animal rescue teams.
Collard handed monster ban over 'entirely unacceptable' homophobic slur Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
St Kilda forward Lance Collard is suspended after a marathon AFL Tribunal hearing with a deliberation of over 90 minutes.
Man who sent threatening letters was 'drinking himself to sleep' Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A man who sent threatening letters to a Sydney mosque was "drinking himself to sleep" and "fell into some type of internet rabbit hole", a court hears.
Inquiry told school to lose students if $1.5-billion waste incinerator built Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
A school in the middle of a $22-million master plan for its growing enrolment numbers is worried the buildings will not be needed if a waste to energy plant is approved in the town.
CFMEU breached industrial laws at least 25 times in 14 years, inquiry hears Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Former Australian Building and Contruction Commission head Nigel Hadgkiss has given evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland.
Billionaire's 'slow moving car crash' leads to individuals being investigated by ASIC Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
After years of financial red flags, corporate watchdog ASIC confirms it has multiple investigations underway into Sanjeev Gupta's troubled empire, following multiple collapses that have left hundreds of workers facing an uncertain future.
Coalition's migration proposal faces practical questions Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
The Coalition's new migration policy aims to increase screening of visa applicants and "boot out" people who do not abide by Australia's values, but questions remain about how the plan would work in practice.
Qld's child safety department 'hamstrung' by underfunding, inquiry hears Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
An inquiry has heard ambitious goals to improve Queensland's child safety department were unrealistic as it struggled to recover from pressures caused by the COVID pandemic.
Gina Rinehart judgement looming in high-stakes battle over mining riches Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Gina Rinehart, the wealthiest person in Australia, expects a judgement to be handed down on Wednesday in an explosive court battle with the family of her father's former business partner over iron ore royalties.
Blow to cartography in Australia as The Map Shop prepares to close Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
One of Australia's few remaining cartography shops is about to close in Adelaide, prompting questions about where people can buy the critical documents, particularly those travelling in remote areas where mobile coverage is limited.Â
Killers chauffeured interstate after Gavin Preston underworld hit, prosecutors allege Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Prosecutors allege two men were chauffeured back to NSW after conducting a contract killing of the Melbourne underworld figure in 2023.
Residents near cement plant raise concerns about more plastic being burnt for fuel Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Residents living near a large cement plant in Adelaide are concerned about the owner wanting to burn more plastic as fuel to replace natural gas.
Harvey Weinstein to face retrial on New York rape charge Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Former Hollywood magnate Harvey Weinstein is again going on trial on a rape charge in New York City. He will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict.
Butters asked 'why did you pay that?' Koch says Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch says the AFL club will back Zak Butters "to the hilt" amid dispute over what was said to an umpire during Sunday night's loss against St Kilda.
Pilot at centre of Matt Wright's trial charged with stealing croc eggs Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026
Four men who were allegedly involved in a "sophisticated" operation to steal "hundreds" of crocodile eggs from Kakadu National Park have faced court in Darwin.
News from the BBC World Service
Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency' Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism". US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes Posted on Monday April 13, 2026 The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work. We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken. Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic." What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018? Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed. Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients. Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan Posted on Monday April 13, 2026 Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears. Titanic rescue hero's gold watch could go for £100k Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster. Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides. Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests Posted on Monday April 13, 2026 The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Monday April 13, 2026 The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports. Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes. Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech. I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash Posted on Monday April 13, 2026 BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts. Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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