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Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urge US judge to release them from jail Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The brothers' lawyers argued their "extraordinary public visibility" would make it impractical for them to try to flee and there was no need to keep them behind bars until proceedings end.
Unknown Australian soldiers identified decades after deaths in action Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The soldiers died on the same day, 24 years apart. The first fell in Europe towards the end of World War I and the second in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
Travis Head pips star duo to win second-straight Allan Border Medal Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Swashbuckling batter Travis Head's big year — including three Ashes centuries — wins him a second straight Allan Border Medal, with fellow Ashes heroes Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc hot on his heels.
Katherine residents gather en masse to protest rolling youth crime spree Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Some Katherine residents are calling for a youth curfew to be imposed after a group of joy-riding youths nearly collided with a mother and her 2-year-old daughter while they were driving home yesterday.
Do dolphins grieve the way humans do? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A dolphin mother has carried its calf's remains for 11 days in what researchers believe could potentially reveal something new about dolphin mourning.
Ruthless Lions send ominous warning to AFL rivals by dismantling Hawks Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Brisbane shows the rest of the competition why it has won the last two premierships by dominating Hawthorn at the Gabba.
Perth business claims $250k loss over Metronet works disruption Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A Perth business owner says years of railway construction work have cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Artwork riffing on Renaissance painting and George Orwell wins $100k Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Ryan Presley has won the top prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for an oil painting riffing on Renaissance art.
Nicole Kidman delivers message to former school on 150th anniversary Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Lane Cove Public School students put out an appeal inviting Nicole Kidman to their 150th birthday celebrations. The famous actress couldn't make it in the flesh, but she did send a message from Greece.
China accused as Pacific nations block statement condemning missile test Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Naoero and Kiribati stir frustration at the opening day of the Pacific Islands Forum by blocking a regional statement criticising China's ballistic missile test.
Concerns planned boot camps may allow child abuse to go unreported Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The Queensland government wants to allow Circuit Breaker Program operators to not report child harm if doing so would incriminate themselves. Welfare groups are concerned this would leave children vulnerable to abuse.
ACCC launches inquiry into food labelling claims after Four Corners investigation Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
Top Perth school suspends students over antisemitic group chat Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Students have been suspended from the prestigious Wesley College in South Perth for using “antisemitic language and memes” to target a peer.
New jumper revealed as NRL grants Perth Bears salary concessions Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The NRL says the Perth Bears can leave some player wages outside its salary cap as it pursues a marquee signing.
Pharmacist denies conflict of interest with man behind Essendon doping scandal Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A Darwin pharmacist is facing a tribunal over allegations he inappropriately dispensed performance-enhancing drugs and did so on the basis of a conflict of interest with the man at the centre of the Essendon football club doping scandal.
Men to be offered prostate screening from age 45 under new guidelines Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
New guidelines released today will change the way men are screened for prostate cancer and lead to less invasive testing.
Family of young woman killed in Cairns crash thank community for support Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Savannah Spence Paige's family say they are "beyond devastated" after the 25-year-old's death in this week's horrific road crash. She is being remembered for having had a "smile that lit up every room".
'Doesn't look great': Fears Penrith captain could miss rest of NRL season Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo may miss the rest of the NRL season after injuring his pectoral muscle, while the Sydney Roosters joined the Panthers on top of the table after defeating the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Visa overstayers to have work rights revoked if asylum claim rejected Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The federal government is expected to take a hard line on temporary visas as it continues to consider ways to reduce Australia's migration figures.
Woman jailed for lighting fire that gutted Karrakatta Cemetery chapel Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A woman who set fire to a chapel in Perth's main cemetery, causing more than $3 million damage and widespread disruption, is sentenced to five years in prison.
News from the BBC World Service
Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police. How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits. Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework". Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire. Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school. England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month. How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. Record spells with no rain across parts of central and south-east England Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 As drought across much of the UK continues, some weather stations have seen a record number of rainfree days as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains. Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time. Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Emergency crews were called to Gore Water in Midlothian after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon. Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year. Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2. Why there is a row about standing up while drinking in central London Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Westminster Council has more licensed venues than anywhere else in the UK - and it thinks 'vertical drinking' should be curbed. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around? Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany. How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil. Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems. Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car? Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Norway call for Infantino to resign as Mexico and Argentina back president Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup. Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
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