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Russian attacks kill at least 12 in Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The strikes came a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help fund Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Woman found dead in Carlton apartment identified as 21yo Jayda Allen Bonner Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The family of a 21-year-old woman found dead at a Carlton apartment block overnight has told the ABC they had concerns about the young woman's safety and had tried to get help.
Opal Tower declared defect-free eight years after evacuations Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
A ribbon-cutting ceremony brings an end to a saga that involved a class action, two legal cases, ongoing rectification work, and relocations after cracks appeared on level 10 of the complex on Christmas Eve in 2018.
Zach Bates qualifies on pole for Bathurst 1000 Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Zach Bates has qualified on pole for Sunday's Bathurst 1000, topping the time sheets during the Top 10 Shootout at Mount Panorama.
Police investigating unexplained infant death at Adelaide motel Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
South Australian Police have established a crime scene as they investigate the unexplained death of an infant at Tollgate Motel.
Live: Matt Renshaw's career-best knock carries Australia to 390 in first Test Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Matt Renshaw falls 10 runs short of a maiden Test double century after leading Australia into the driver's seat on day two of the first Test in Durban. Follow live.
Two 'very lucky' men survive light aircraft crash in field Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The single-engine plane crashes into a field while trying to land at an airstrip in Muchea, north-east of Perth.
St Kilda end the drought to send Dal Santo out a winner Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
It's been an AFLW season to forget for St Kilda, but Saturday's win over Collingwood has given departing Saints coach Nick Dal Santo a perfect send-off.
Outback Dolly Parton Festival bigger than ever after star's death Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
An outback town has had a glow-up, transforming into "Dollymine" for the day to celebrate country music star Dolly Parton's legacy.
Samoa looks for power from pain in World Cup tilt Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
With the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup officially launched, Samoa are looking to repeat their fairytale run to the 2022 final.
India's 'cockroach' movement founder detained as anger against Modi grows Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
India's youth "cockroach" movement was set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi prior to its leader being arrested.
Wallabies humiliated by All Blacks 50-19 as Eden Park curse continues Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The Wallabies are outclassed by a rampant All Blacks outfit at Eden Park, with the home side retaining the Bledisloe Cup for yet another year.
Winner of scientific imagery contest was AI generated Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Nikon disqualifies the winner of its prestigious science competition for using AI after microscopy experts questioned the accuracy of the clip on social media.
In 1975 editor Hilary McPhee changed Australian publishing forever Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Author Carmel Bird pays tribute to her friend, the pioneering writer, editor and publisher who died earlier this month.
Bladder cancer mistaken for UTI, perimenopause in women Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
The vast majority of Australia's bladder cancer cases are in men, but experts are concerned about the number of women presenting with advanced disease.
Old Bendigo gold mine hosts underground piano concert Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
A unique piano recital has been held 61 metres deep underground in an old gold mine.
Hanson takes aim at Coalition in fiery pitch to conservative voters Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Pauline Hanson uses a speech at a conservative conference to urge voters to abandon the Coalition, while acknowledging she would work with them to remove Labor from government.
SA starts Shield defence with innings win over Victoria Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
South Australia gets its Sheffield Shield defence off to a winning start against Victoria, with debutant centurion Noah McFadyen making his mark with the ball as well.
Victoria Police reopens Gippsland cold case from 40 years ago Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Family members of Albert Pisani have appealed to the public for information on the fortieth anniversary of the slain Gippsland father's disappearance.
Police charge man with murder of twin found dead in yard Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026
Police charge a 29-year-old man after finding his twin brother's body in the backyard of their home in Perth's south.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged". 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration. Head of Met's volunteer force fired after AI tool found deleted intimate images on work phone Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Special chief officer James Deller copied intimate images on to his work phone, AI monitoring finds. Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people including three children Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal. Sara Sharif's grandfather granted guardianship of her siblings in Pakistan Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 All five children have been living with him in Pakistan since 2023, when 10-year-old Sara was murdered. Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding, then her story became a hit song Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding. France's school protests are about more than broken classrooms Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Students taking to the streets have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics. I couldn't access my family's medical history - not knowing was terrifying Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health. Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago, why are they resuming now? Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong. Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you? Drumcree parade ban was in interests of peace, says Bryant Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The decision followed a warning from the chief constable that allowing the procession to go ahead could lead to serious injury, disorder and wider unrest across Northern Ireland. Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists' Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion. Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave US police fake tip in unsolved murder case Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach. Four murder arrests after teenagers attacked Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 A murder investigation is launched in Stoke-on-Trent after a man dies and another is seriously hurt. Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines. 'Speculation over daughter's death is devastating' Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 The family of Leah Croucher, whose body was found in 2022, say the evidence pointing to her killer is overwhelming. Headmaster detained after BBC investigation into alleged sexual abuse of students Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026 Former students launched their own investigation, spending years collecting evidence and testimonies from others who say they were abused by the headteacher. 'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence' Posted on Thursday October 08, 2026 Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who". We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57 Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children. Scotland's 'Chernobyl' housing scheme takes starring role in new horror film Posted on Tuesday October 06, 2026 Sci-fi horror comedy, Behind, features scenes filmed in Port Glasgow's Clune Park shortly before it was demolished.
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