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Hanson gets emotional revisiting decades-old Abbott feud Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
As Anthony Albanese stood in front of a Medicare banner and Pauline Hanson put her hand out for donations, voters could be forgiven for thinking the election was two months, not two years, away. Â
Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for stabbing death of niece in Darwin Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Andrew Mungatopi has been sentenced to 10 years and two months in prison for the fatal stabbing of his niece in a Darwin backyard in 2024.
Death in custody inquest finds evidence of complacency and incompetence Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A NSW coroner recommends conduct reviews for medical staff over their treatment of a prisoner who died within a day of entering Australia's largest prison.
Prosecutors cast Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Jonathan Rinderknecht's attorney countered that a hilltop blaze was triggered by fireworks, not his client, and that the massive Palisades inferno that killed 12 people was a separate fire set by others.
'Passing the baton': RecipeTin Eats founder adopts new canine companion Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Nagi Maehashi, the founder of RecipeTin Eats, introduces her new canine companion Jaffle.
How anti-immigration figures used Belfast stabbing to push an agenda Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk and far-right activist Tommy Robinson have seized upon the alleged stabbing of a man in Belfast by a Sudanese immigrant to push an anti-immigration agenda.
'Fugitive' ex-bike detained in Bali found hiding in private jet toilet Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Former bikie boss Angelo Pandeli was attempting to fly to Africa on a fake Brazilian passport when Indonesian immigration authorities apprehended him over an Interpol notice.
Daylesford pub had no outdoor dining permit at time of deadly crash, court told Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A Victorian court hears that a regional pub where five people died when a driver had a hypoglycaemic episode, crashing his car through diners, did not have a valid outdoor dining permit at the time of the crash.
Former police officer jailed for harassing woman online Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A former Victoria Police officer is sentenced to six months in prison after repeatedly harassing a woman on social media.
Casey McLean's Origin arrival is proof the future has come Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
By the first month of his 20s, Casey McLean had already achieved more than most players do in a lifetime but ahead of his first run-on Origin match the first of a new generation of stars is still just getting started.Â
Fraudsters jailed for stealing millions from 'older and vulnerable' victims Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Two men who "exploited the vulnerability" of multiple victims by swindling millions of dollars in a fraudulent property investment scheme have been jailed for the "undoubtedly serious" offending.
Husband of woman allegedly murdered overseas denied bail variation Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The estranged husband of Rehana Parvin, whose body was found in Bangladesh in 2024, will not be allowed to sell the three homes they owned together.
Knicks pull off Madison Square Garden miracle in NBA Finals Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
The New York Knicks complete the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from 29 points down to beat San Antonio in game four and move to the brink of a first title in 53 years.
Melbourne aged care COVID outbreak back in spotlight Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
An inquest examining 50 COVID-era deaths at a Melbourne aged care home has resumed after a years-long hiatus.
'Just chill, relax': Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.
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Police up ante after prisoner's escape from brother's Melbourne funeral Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A prisoner who absconded from his brother's funeral in Melbourne's north-west on Anzac Day continues to evade detection.
Teenage boy pleads guilty to raping woman in her home Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A court heard the boy, now 16, was armed with a tomahawk when he broke into a couple's Cairns home with two other teenagers in February last year.
State disability ministers lash NDIS overhaul Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese government of pushing on with NDIS reform that does not align with previous agreements.
What time is World Cup kick-off, Australian time? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match.
Girlfriend of man shot by police disputes that officers told him to drop knife Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026
A coronial inquest into the shooting has heard from the woman who was in a locked bathroom with her armed partner for hours of police negotiations.Â
News from the BBC World Service
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight. Who is your nearest World Cup hero? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices. Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada FamÃlia during Pope visit Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada FamÃlia is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain. Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child. Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation. Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online. Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood. Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia? 'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues. Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come? Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup? How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026 All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games. An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself? Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant. The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas' Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers. How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026 BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026 A star-studded crowd, including actor Timothee Chalamet and pop icon Taylor Swift, sees the Knicks clinch a record comeback.
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