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Object that smashed windscreen unlikely to be anything 'from space' Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Scientists were hoping an object that smashed the windscreen of a self-driving car in October was a meteorite, but SA Museum's investigation says it remains a mystery.
Search suspended for missing deep-sea diver Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A professional deep-sea diver, with several fish species named in his honour, is remembered as a loving father and well-respected in the science community for his contributions to the study of fish species.
Ex-Neighbours star Damien Richardson sentenced over Nazi gesture Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Damien Richardson agreed to a restorative justice program, which will require him to apologise to the Jewish community and attend therapy.Â
Teens sentenced over deadly brawl fuelled by Instagram group chat Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A social media feud between teenage girls in Wollongong in 2023 erupted into a deadly street fight, leaving Kristie McBride dead and several teens now sentenced for her manslaughter.
Marlinyu Ghoorlie celebrates recognition as traditional owners Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
The result comes eight years after the native title claimant group first registered for native title, with a counterclaim by another group dismissed.
Multiple fire trucks broke down during emergency level blaze in Victoria Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A Country Fire Authority crew was forced to call for help after their tanker broke down while fighting an emergency level blaze near Benalla.
'Heroic' pair, gifted musician, 'woman of integrity' laid to rest in Sydney Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A couple hailed as "heroes in every sense of the word", a "gifted musician" and a "woman of integrity" have been farewelled in ceremonies across Sydney.
Travis Head, the last of the larrikins, revels in his summer of love Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Travis Head has become Australia's most beloved cricketer, and as another glorious Ashes century guided his team ever closer to the urn, he was eager to return the love.
Five quick hits: Ben bins Bazball and blows his stack Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Harry Brook drops Travis Head on 99, which would have only soured the mood of his captain, who started the day already pretty ticked off. Here are the quick hits from day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
History beckons for Scott after new deal Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Already the longest serving coach in Geelong history, Chris Scott's new deal with the club will put him in the company of some of the AFL's greatest ever mentors.
Creditors vote in favor to sell Bedford to NDIS disability provider Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Creditors have voted to support the sale of Bedford to NDIS provider The Disability Trust, which would guarantee the jobs of 1,100 workers.
Stories of saving homestead emerge after fatal fires in WA's south Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Following fatal fires in Western Australia's south earlier this week, stories are emerging of how homes were saved and communities rallied in the wake of tragedy.Â
Hunting club member says there is 'no need' for anyone to own 100 guns Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack and upcoming government firearms restrictions, some people are asking why anyone would need to own 100 guns.
Family demands answers after 'disturbing' arrest captured on camera Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
An Aboriginal man who was known by NSW Police to have mental health issues was hospitalised after his arrest over a traffic stop.
EU to lend Ukraine $160b after plan to mobilise Russian assets unravels Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
EU leaders agree to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years after failing to reach an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets.
Man charged with hit-and-run murder of young woman walking on footpath Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A Brazilian-born man living in Queensland is charged with murdering a 24-year-old NSW woman after an alleged hit and run that injured seven others.
Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearing triggers long wait for a ruling Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
Prosecutors presented evidence from Luigi Mangione's arrest, including a suspected murder weapon, but the defence wants these items excluded from the trial.
'Degenerate monster' jailed for 24 years over DV murder of ex-partner Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
The stepfather of Tatiana Dokhotaru, killed by her ex-partner Danny Zayat, tells a court of her remarkable courage as Zayat is jailed for 24 years.
Teen charged with home invasion and rape allegedly tried to break into residence previously Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
The Cairns Children's Court has heard a teenager accused of raping a woman during a Cairns home invasion attempted to break into the same property hours earlier.
Man resembling Bondi gunman caught on Philippines CCTV in November Posted on Friday December 19, 2025
A man resembling Bondi gunman Naveed Akram has been captured on CCTV in Davao City in mid-November, as authorities continue to investigate the movements of him and his father, Sajid Akram, in the lead-up to the attack.
News from the BBC World Service
Fraught EU summit backs Ukraine but divisions are clear Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 EU leaders agreed to loan Ukraine €90bn to stay financially afloat for the next two years. Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 The trade minister says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched. £100 contactless card limit to be lifted Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. Watch: Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed given donations totalling £1.24m Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Australia's prime minister visited Ahmed in hospital as he's treated for shooting injuries. Pope appoints new leader of Catholic Church in England and Wales Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Richard Moth becomes Bishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols who is retiring. What Paul and Joshua have to gain - and lose - from their fight this weekend Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 BBC Sport breaks down one of the most controversial fights of the decade, as Britain's Anthony Joshua says he will not carry Jake Paul for one second longer than he has to. Millions head home for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes. Brown University shooting suspect found dead, police say Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Suspect Claudio Neves Valente has also been linked by police to the murder of an MIT professor on Monday. TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest. Turkey up, spuds down - how the cost of this year's Christmas dinner has changed Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. The masterstroke that defined the Ashes series Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 The masterstroke in promoting Travis Head to open has defined the Ashes series for Australia with England unable to find a solution. Lifeguards, a 'superhero' mum and a couple who died fighting - the bravery seen during the Bondi attacks Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 One father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision. Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way' Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds. British surfer puts her fear aside to tackle monster wave Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025 Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman. Weekly quiz: Why has Charlotte Church given up deodorant? Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? How did the court backlog get so bad? Posted on Thursday December 18, 2025 There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here. US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme. WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. Australia announces gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack Posted on Friday December 19, 2025 It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
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