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Ex-AFL umpire to stand trial over alleged Brownlow fraud Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Ex-AFL umpire Michael Pell, accused of leaking information on confidential Brownlow votes, has been ordered to stand trial.
Man accused of 'offensive' graffiti spree bailed to live with church minister Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
A 72-year-old man arrested over dozens of alleged graffiti and malicious damage offences in Sydney's inner west has been granted bail, after a judge expressed surprise that he was not charged under NSW hate speech laws.
Shark attack victim 'overjoyed' to be reunited with daughter Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The 34-year-old's brother said she was awake, speaking with loved ones and her medical team and "remembers the whole event in detail".
Parent asks if 'warning signs' missed after Chinese language school closure Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The shock closure of a Chinese language school after 17 years leaves parents and teachers with "unanswered questions" over the school's financial management.
SA council elections delayed amid review into March poll Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The state government has passed legislation to delay South Australia's council elections until April 2027, after the Electoral Commission raised "very serious concerns" about its ability to administer the poll in November.
Hanson faces scrutiny as media landscape shifts around her Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Parliament House has been Pauline's World lately but increased visibility comes with increased scrutiny and this week revealed that One Nation is not untouchable.
NT outlaw bikie gang president sentenced to 13 years in prison Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Secretly taped phone calls have captured the former president of the Mongols bikie gang's Northern Territory chapter discussing interstate drug deals while helping supply methamphetamine worth almost $800,000 to customers across the Top End.Â
ABC fishing star rescued from rough seas after boat capsizes Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The voice of John "Stinker" Clarke is well known to those who love to wet a line, but there was no-one around to hear a cry for help when his boat capsized north of Newcastle.
Conspiracy theorist podcaster jailed for stabbing girlfriend to death with dagger Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Tobias Nuttall is sentenced to at least 18 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend with a 25-centimetre dagger in a "vicious" attack in her suburban Perth home.
The calls for Australia to play its best attacking weapons are loud Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Tony Popovic dances to his own selection tune, but that doesn't mean there aren't loud calls for him to select Australia's most attacking weapons against Paraguay.
Cairns mayor admits misconduct for sharing confidential information Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Amy Eden says she accepts a tribunal's findings of misconduct against her for twice leaking confidential information to a journalist. But she has defended her decision to shut down councillors' questions about her admission in the council chamber.Â
Sea bird sick with H5 avian flu landed by bodyboarders, too weak to fly to shore Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
A surfer who spotted the first bird in South Australia to test positive for H5N1 bird flu says the giant petrel looked fatigued and distressed before it was retrieved by wildlife rescuers.
Quick hits: Kane's curse lifted, historic goals for Haiti, 40yo keeper's big moment Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
A Ghanaian witch doctor releases a curse on England striker Harry Kane, Haiti scores its first World Cup goals in 52 years and 40-year-old Mexico keeper Guillermo Ochoa makes an emotional appearance from the bench. Here are today's quick hits.
Nedlands MP Jonathan Huston quits WA Liberals amid One Nation hints Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Elected to represent the Liberal heartland seat of Nedlands just last year, Jonathan Huston announces he is quitting the party.
Long lunches and sickies on the cards as fans prepare for World Cup clash Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The countdown is on for Australia's World Cup match against Paraguay, and some football fans are preparing to happily put work on the backburner.
What today's results mean for each World Cup team in action Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
The path to the World Cup knockouts is more complicated than ever. Here is what Thursday's results mean for the path ahead.
Videos show destruction after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
ABC NEWS Verify has authenticated videos showing the devastation after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's coast.
Power price rise on the way for Tasmanians on the grid Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
Tasmanian households and businesses with the state-owned electricity retailer will be paying more for power, after a price rise was approved by the economic regulator.
Triple fatality prompts medical certificate call for learner drivers Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
South Australia's deputy coroner recommends learner drivers obtain a medical certificate affirming their ability to drive before they get a licence.Â
Man jailed for killing unit manager during argument with sex worker Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026
A West Australian man has been jailed for fatally striking a 75-year-old man who stepped in to protect his wife and a sex worker during an altercation at a Queensland apartment complex.
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Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate. How to cope in a heatwave - according to you Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM. Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said. Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases. Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal' Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister. Cheaper theme park tickets and kids' meals as VAT cut comes into force Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up. GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game. Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action. 'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami. What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts? Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase. 'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history. June's temperature record set to be broken again Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Thursday is expected to be a hotter day for parts of England and Wales with June's record temperature set to be broken for a second day in a row as Simon King explains. UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon. Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains Air conditioning creates political divide in France Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar. France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026 Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent. I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market. Venezuela earthquake: What we know so far Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 The two quakes have killed at least 32 people and injured around 700. 'I thought building would fall on top of me' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic Posted on Thursday June 25, 2026 Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
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