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Regional flights cost 173pc more per km than city routes, inquiry finds Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A scathing interim report by the Productivity Commission has revealed the extreme costs of regional air travel.
Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing in regional Queensland Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A SIngapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Rockhmampton after the cabin filled with smoke on Wednesday afternoon.
Young adult dies from meningococcal disease Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
SA Health has confirmed a South Australian has died from meningococcal disease.
VCAA investigating after website hacked during exam period Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Exams for students in Victoria are scheduled through to November 18.
Advocate who supported Peter Greste named ACT's Australian of the Year Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A human rights leader, a food scientist and people looking to build community connections are honoured at the ACT's 2027 Australian of the Year Awards.
Report shines light on what drives people to post hateful content Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Researchers found those who post online hate are more likely to be men under 35 with poor impulse control compared to people who do not.
Rescuers wrangling red tape as foxes pick off young swans south of Perth Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Bird lovers say departmental red tape needlessly delayed a bid to save 50 vulnerable black swan cygnets from fox attacks on a drying lake near Mandurah.
Victorian Liberals dump Williamstown candidate over offensive comments Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
The Victorian Liberal Party has dumped Williamstown candidate Paul Lindemann over offensive comments it says he made about Indigenous Australians.
Mining equipment manufacturer reveals plans to phase out 265 jobs Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
The union describes plans to phase out 265 jobs at a manufacturing plant in the NSW Southern Highlands as a "gut blow".
DV survivor 'disgusted' to learn of perpetrator's release Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A former police officer who was sentenced for six acts of assault against his then-wife is due to be released on parole next week.
CFMEU official claimed to have 'direct line to Jacinta Allan', inquiry hears Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Former construction union official Paul Tzimas tells a royal commission he was surprised when his superior Joe Myles told Big Build project managers he had a "direct line to Jacinta Allan's office".
CFMEU inquiry delivers 'urgent and pressing' recommendations Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
The Queensland CFMEU inquiry commissioner issues his interim report ahead of time after hearing "highly disturbing" allegations.
Tame Impala to headline Coachella alongside Dua Lipa, SZA and Madonna Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Tame Impala star alongside a huge group of Australian artists who will play at the music festival next year.
Pregnant heifer rescued from mine shaft with purpose-built harness Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A pregnant heifer has had a lucky escape after falling three metres into a mine shaft in South Australia's Barossa region.
Want to win an AFLW flag? Club culture matters, data shows Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
AFL Players Association CEO James Gallagher says the gap between AFLW clubs getting workplace culture right is widening and the results can be seen on the field.
Court hears man allegedly murdered woman after she banned him from local pool Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
A murder trial over the death of 70-year-old Merril Kelly has begun in the Supreme Court.
Child abuse survivor: extension of abuser's jail sentence still 'falls short' Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
The man was initially jailed by an ACT court for more than two years but, after an appeal, he was re-sentenced to four years and seven months.
AI deepfake legislation loophole could see predators escape harsher sentences Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
Legislation introduced to state parliament last month would see the creation of non-consensual sexually explicit media through artificial intelligence attract a maximum three-year sentence.
NSW premier and police minister subpoenaed in Town Hall protest case Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
The premier and two cabinet ministers could be forced to give evidence in a criminal case stemming from a February protest at Town Hall.
More than 80,000 homes without power as storms hit parts of Qld Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026
"Very dangerous" storms knock out power for tens of thousands of homes in the Logan region, along with the Scenic Rim, the Moreton Bay Region and the Gympie area.
News from the BBC World Service
Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct. 'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour. Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday. Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts. Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections. Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014 Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault. Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters. Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say. Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine. Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law. Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England. Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others. Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback? Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions. What are cold weather payments and who can get them? Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells. Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United are a decade in the making Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. What we know about the allegations against David Walliams Posted on Tuesday November 10, 2026 The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations. Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse? Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise. Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024. In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment. Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.
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