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Jury hears 'no bad blood' ahead of sistergirl's alleged fatal stabbing Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Jurors in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a 37-year-old sistergirl from the Tiwi Islands have heard there was "no bad blood" between them in the lead-up to the "family tragedy".
Food minister warns of challenging times for WA consumers at checkout Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says natural disasters as well as fuel and fertiliser availability and cost increases are contributing to real concerns around food supply in WA.
Coronial inquest finds death of sex offender at Corella Place was preventable Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A coronial inquest has found that a supervised facility for sex offenders allowed a resident to have control over prescribed medications, which contributed to his death.
Cage fighter was 'mucking around' when spar turned deadly, jury hears Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Jurors have heard that the accused's girlfriend suggested he call an ambulance after the sparring session, but he told her to "hurry up and just get here".
School teacher who broke student's teeth found guilty of causing serious harm Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A former Darwin Middle School teacher who struck a female student in the face, breaking her teeth, after she demanded her confiscated phone back has been found guilty by a jury of unlawfully causing serious harm.
Taylor's migration plan doesn't make much sense. It doesn't have to Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
More than a day after Angus Taylor unveiled the first plank of the Coalition's long-awaited migration policy and many media interviews later, it's still unclear what the opposition is actually proposing to change.
CFMEU had 'hit list' of site workplace inspectors, inquiry hears Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The commission of inquiry into Queensland's CFMEU branch has heard inspectors lost the freedom and ability to do jobs as they saw fit after Annastacia Palaszczuk came to power in 2015.
Workers at embattled smelter face last payday amid calls for certainty Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
As what could be their last payday looms, an alliance of unions says more should be done to ensure stability for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter.
Brunei's fertiliser could feed to Australia following meeting of leaders Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.
Strait of Hormuz blockade could turn into global agrifood crisis Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says ships in the Strait of Hormuz need to start moving again to avoid a global agrifood crisis. Here's why.
Drought fuels biggest cattle sell-off in 20 years, as El Niño looms Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
More than 500,000 head of cattle have already been sold across New South Wales this year, with Scone seeing its biggest sale in 20 years.
Tougher bail laws creating 'perverse incentive' for children to plead guilty Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Several lawyers have told a state parliament inquiry into the youth justice system that bail laws are encouraging children to plead guilty to crimes they may not have committed.
Most truckies fear they won't last 12 months, industry survey says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Trucking industry peak group NatRoad calls on the federal government to urgently implement the $1 billion Economic Resilience Program it promised two weeks ago.
Chinese-backed coal mine purchase a 'vote of confidence', Qld government says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Yancoal Australia will acquire a majority stake in what it says is the "largest producing" underground coal mine in the country. The announcement has been met with a mixed reaction.
Here's what you need to know about today's Gina Rinehart court ruling Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Today's blockbuster court ruling over mining tenements worth billions of dollars in WA's iron ore rich Pilbara is the culmination of a complicated legal battle spanning more than a decade that has pitted family against family and siblings against each other.Â
Power confirms appeal after reasons released for Butters AFL Tribunal decision Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The AFL Tribunal releases its reasons for finding Zak Butters guilty of abusive and insulting language to umpire Nick Foot, saying it was "satisfied to the requisite standard" that he had made the remarks and that it was "implausible" that the umpire would have made it up.
Man cleared of stalking Israeli President Herzog during Sydney trip Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Rajab Ali was arrested in February while President Isaac Herzog was in Sydney to pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Police investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
Melbourne-born actress Ruby Rose claims US pop star Katy Perry assaulted her at a nightclub in 2010.
Hotel owner looks to sue Australia for $11m over unpaid refugee bills Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
A hotel in Papua New Guinea is attempting to sue the Australian government over accommodation costs for refugees previously detained on Manus Island.
'Your courage does not end': Prince Harry addresses room of veterans in Canberra Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026
The Duke of Sussex flew solo to the nation's capital and addressed an Invictus Australia event at the Australian War Memorial.
News from the BBC World Service
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system. Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system. Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online. Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal in Oklahoma Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma. Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia. 'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything? Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says. Synchronising exercise with your internal body clock could improve health Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence. Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man' Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power. 'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those repatriated. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports? Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026 A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined. 'I'm not the same person': Victim of secret home filming speaks out about impact of voyeurism Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Lucy Domaille was filmed by Kirk Bishop through a gap in the curtains of her home. New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family. The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher. 'Bold as brass' - My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 Ben McCulloch, who stabbed his victim and left him to die, recently posted videos of a party inside a Scottish jail. Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026 The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.
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