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Man charged with murder following death of Bacchus Marsh woman Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A 75-year-old man is charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne.
Qantas ground crews vote in favour of possible strike action Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The Transport Workers Union says 97 per cent of 350 workers who voted backed industrial action, including work stoppages ranging from one to 24 hours.
Misconduct investigation under way into two Powerhouse Museum executives Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Under questioning at budget estimates on Monday, Arts Minister John Graham said the government began investigating Powerhouse Parramatta as early as last year.
Thylacine incomparable to any animal alive, study finds Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A new Australian study sheds light on how the Tasmanian tiger subdued its prey.Â
One Nation commits to coal-fired power and lifting nuclear ban in Victoria Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and state leader Warren Pickering travelled to the Latrobe Valley to announce the party's Victorian energy policy.
Man who produced child abuse material pleads guilty to 87 charges Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A Eurobodalla man pleads guilty to 83 charges of recording an intimate image without consent and four counts of creating child abuse material.
Family hopes for answers in new inquest into schoolgirl's disappearance Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Marilyn Wallman's family has been searching for answers for 54 years, since she disappeared on her way to school.
Government has no plans to ban smart glasses imports, attorney-general says Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
Former massage therapist jailed for assaulting clients Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A magistrate rejects an argument that the sexual assaults on two women by the former trainee were accidental and "fleeting" and jails him for breaching their trust at a massage business in Mildura.
Major aged care agency has licence suspended amid fears elderly at risk Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A staffing agency that has provided workers to aged care homes has had its licence suspended over concerns it deployed dozens of unqualified staff to care for the elderly.
Saltwater croc headed for new home at tourist park after 'risky' capture Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The crocodile was caught and relocated, an "inherently risky" process, after sparking multiple beach closures around Broome in recent weeks.
SA man who wore Nazi uniform to McDonald's outlet avoids jail Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The 20-year-old Adelaide man shared almost 100 public posts with Nazi symbols to a messaging platform and rehearsed a speech at a fast-food outlet while dressed in a Nazi uniform.
Butcher backs meat producers as Woolworths to stop selling Tassie beef Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A Tasmanian butcher promotes the importance of shopping local following Woolworths's decision to stop selling Tasmanian beef in stores across the country from 2027.Â
Pauline Hanson thanks Liberals for WA by-election victory Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she is grateful to WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas after his party preferenced hers at the weekend's Secret Harbour by-election.
Charge upgraded to murder over shooting death of Melbourne father Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
The charge against a man accused of shooting a Melbourne father is upgraded to murder following the discovery of a body.
Family loses house and e-bike business in battery fire Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
A family in northern New South Wales say they have lost everything including pet dogs in an intense blaze thought to have been sparked by an e-bike battery.Â
Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for an elimination final against the Blues.Â
Looking for dessert recipes? Here are six of the best from Kitchen Cabinet Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
From homemade wagon wheels and white chocolate tart to vegan lemon poppyseed cake, these desserts will impress at your next dinner party or social event.
Newborn baby's body found inside bin in Sydney's west Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
NSW Police said officers have set up a crime scene and urged the baby boy's mother to come forward.
Former NSW premier's brother Charles Perrottet accused of lying to ICAC Posted on Monday August 31, 2026
Charles Perrottet has been accused of "tying yourself in knots" and lying to the state's corruption watchdog over his dealings with fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
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Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity. US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others. Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why. Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures. Parents of seriously ill children should be entitled to 12 weeks paid leave, says commissioner Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers. 'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found. Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches. One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 "It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing. This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage. The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community. The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty? Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy. The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security' Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Monday's papers are dominated by changes to the government's early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales. How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border. Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable. UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir. Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan Posted on Monday August 31, 2026 More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
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