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Mayor told staff member to 'lose some weight', misconduct probe finds Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A regional mayor has denied multiple allegations that she bullied and undermined council staff, arising from an independent investigation.
Dozens arrested over illegal casino operations, drug trafficking Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Police arrest 29 people after uncovering two illegal casinos operating in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, as part of a wider investigation into alleged drug manufacturing.
Grenades caused deadly fire at Canadian military base Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
A fast-moving fire that killed at least four soldiers at a Canadian military base was sparked by a live grenade exercise, defence officials have confirmed.
Breaking: Family rift among lines of inquiry for police investigating Brendan Nugent Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Victoria's police commissioner said the 42-year-old's family had been "very, very helpful" to the ongoing investigation into Monday's attack on Helen Haines.
Trump calls LeBron 'total disgrace' over perceived anthem disrespect Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
LeBron James incites the ire of the United States president for his actions during the national anthem in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener.
Cave divers search for rare ghost bats after flooding Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Cave divers abseil into the abyss searching for signs of Australia's largest carnivorous bat, to save it from going locally extinct in outback Queensland.
Commonwealth makes offer to send Australian of the Year to space Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The federal government has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
Amanda Camm to step down as Qld child safety and domestic violence minister Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
The ABC understands Ms Camm's resignation will trigger a mini reshuffle in the Queensland cabinet, the first movement in the frontbench since David Crisafulli came to power in 2024.
UN sends warning as satellite detects greenhouse gas plumes over Gorgon plant Posted on Friday October 23, 2026
Satellite monitoring has detected huge plumes of methane above one of Australia's largest gas complexes, triggering a United Nations alert and enquiries by state authorities.
'Pink man' fights for better cancer care in regions Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
A Queensland man who lost his wife to breast cancer more than 25 years ago has worn pink every day since in her honour.
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China's Tibet region, killing 16 people Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
A magnitude-7 earthquake has struck China's south-western region of Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, state news agency Xinhua has reported.
Awkward questions linger as creaky Australia receives South African hiding Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun and Alien, dies aged 93 Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Emmy award-winning actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in TV series Picket Fences and films such as Top Gun and Alien, has died aged 93.
Mother banned from NDIS support job after children removed from her care Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
An NDIS support worker has been unsuccessful in trying to reverse a decision banning her from engaging in disability support care work after she was found to have had children removed from her care.
Crime surge threatens to undermine CLP's law and order agenda two years on Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Two years after the Country Liberal Party government came to power on a tough-on-crime platform, official crime data shows a mixed bag of results across the Northern Territory.
Live: ASX down, ABC's The Business to end this year Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Australian shares are down this morning after a US tech rout driven by concerns about AI spending, while oil hits a five-month high. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
NSW MPs 'in tears' after parliament security briefing Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Following the attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines, NSW state MPs were offered a security briefing from police and parliamentary security. Not all of them got the answers they hoped for.
England stunned as Sri Lanka chases 430 after Brook's record ODI knock Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
England captain Harry Brook's record-breaking double century is in vain as Sri Lanka pulls off an incredible run-chase.
Live: Labor will not say if Snowy 2.0 is value for money after cost blowout Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
Labor frontbencher Kristy McBain declines to answer questions about whether Snowy 2.0 project is good value for money after confirmation of another cost blowout. Follow live.
Wallaroos great inspired by mantra 'you can't be what you can't see' Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026
As she prepares for her final Test appearance, Emily Chancellor reflects on the legacy she leaves in Australian women's rugby.
News from the BBC World Service
Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains. Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered. Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network, Trump says Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access. Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize. Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday. Celebrity Traitors - paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The murder in plain sight victim was revealed ahead of another difficult round table. Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021. Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply. Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes. Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs. Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked. Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 Tam Murray, 40 and Murdo Morrison, 23 remain missing after their vessel disappeared off Lewis and the body of crewmate Douglas Craigie was found at sea. I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms. Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era. 'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years. Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry. AI discovered a massive cyber-security flaw - here's what happened Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026 The BBC's technology correspondent Joe Tidy explains how it happened, and what it means for you. The Papers: 'Prepare for the worst' and 'Covid report fallout' Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers. Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA? Posted on Friday October 23, 2026 Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans. Sign up now Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026 From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox.
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