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NAPLAN results explained: What parents should know Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
NAPLAN results have arrived for students across Australia, giving parents a snapshot of how their child is tracking in literacy and numeracy. But what do the scores really mean, when should parents be concerned, and what can they do if their child needs extra support?
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait theatrics and gratuitous slurs".
Netanyahu says IDF will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has fully disarmed Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks are intended to push back against a recent deal to disarm Hamas announced by US President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war.
With Ralph Carr unmasked, secrecy in Victoria's courts is in the spotlight Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Much like the high-profile case of Tom Silvagni last year, celebrity agent Ralph Carr's legal quest to protect his name has put issues of open justice and suppression orders in Victoria back on the agenda.
Stokes claims cricket has drinking culture, not just England Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Ben Stokes defends his former teammates by saying the sport of cricket as a whole has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
Gas giant prosecuted after under-reporting toxic emissions Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Japanese gas giant Inpex has been charged by the Northern Territory's environmental regulator for under-reporting the amount of toxic emissions it released from the Ichthys facility near Darwin.
Woman charged with murder after death of 'malnourished' non-verbal man Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Isaac "Ike" Oar weighed just 29kg when he died in a house in North Queensland. Police have now charged a woman over his death.
Man arrested at Trump golf course carrying ammunition, authorities say Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The man was appearing to monitor security preparations two days ahead of a Trump fundraiser, authorities said.
High Court throws out reduced sentence for teen who killed Emma Lovell Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The High Court of Australia throws out a reduced sentence handed to a 17-year-old jailed over the murder of Brisbane woman Emma Lovell.
High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting NT water licence Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The High Court decides in favour of native title holders fighting to overturn a water licence that had been granted to a cattle station in Central Australia.
Hobart wharf demolition paving way for new icebreaker berth Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The aging Macquarie Wharf 6 on Hobart's waterfront is being dismantled as part of a project to deliver a modern home port for RSV Nuyina.
Growers find expanding markets to save bumper avocado crop from oversupply Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The avocado industry is experiencing another high-volume crop, but unlike previous years with oversupply, the fruit is finding a market.
Age is just a number as Roar announce youngest-ever A-League manager Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Brisbane Roar have made A-League history, announcing the youngest-ever manager to lead the women's side moving forward.
Corruption probe into Andrews-era firefighters negotiations handed down Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
The IBAC report into a bitter pay dispute between the Victorian government and firefighters during the Andrews era found United Firefighters Union boss Peter Marshall had privileged access to government figures, but stopped short of any finding of corrupt conduct.
Blistering Marsh knock helps Sunrisers smash Hundred's record score Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Mitch Marsh combines with Ryan Rickelton for a 148-run opening partnership, setting the platform for a record-breaking team score for Leeds Sunrisers.
Erectile dysfunction drug may heighten risk of eye disease, study shows Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Men who take a widely-used erectile dysfunction drug to treat an enlarged prostate are "significantly more likely" to develop glaucoma, a new study has found.
Outback town says grid connection key to capturing AI investment Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
An outback town says it has the land and space for AI infrastructure, but without a connection to the national electricity grid, investment remains on hold.
Man dies after car crashes into parked truck in Brisbane's south Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Emergency services were called to Richlands just after 4am where a man had driven into a parked truck.
WA pastoralist has found a way to get value out of feral camels Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Feral camels are an expensive problem for pastoralists in central Australia, and now one WA station owner has come up with a solution — forming a partnership to turn the nationally declared pest into pet food.
Beekeepers urge growers to add pollination services to their business plan Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026
Experts warn that free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland.
News from the BBC World Service
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime. Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived. Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 A terminally-ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours. The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community. Closing down streets so children can play Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults. Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California. Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday. Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations. New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland. Major search under way for boy, 13, missing at sea Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST. Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking' Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing. Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden. Are summer sandals killing your feet? Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good. 'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back' Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted. Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry. What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain' Posted on Wednesday August 05, 2026 Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain. Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
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