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Defiant Sussan Ley downplays split, vows to remain leader Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The Liberal leader did not speak about the Nationals' decision to terminate the coalition on yesterday's National Day of Mourning, but on Friday insisted her focus was on the government.
Water trucking on the cards for Port Hedland amid looming supply crisis Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Western Australia's Water Corporation is seeking private sector support to potentially truck water to Port Hedland, with supplies across the Pilbara under pressure.
Police find man's body in vehicle bogged on closed outback Queensland road Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Police say there are signs the man, who is believed to be from Alice Springs, had been dead for some time.
Pub owner says removing pokies made him feel like a criminal Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Mitch Crum thought removing pokies from his pub was a good thing, but the costly and confusing process made him feel like a criminal.
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Your supermarket apple could be a year old. How is that possible? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Apples only grow for three months of the year — but thanks to an ancient technique, that doesn't stop us grabbing one from the grocery store year round.
Long awaited tap-and-go public transport moves closer in Victoria Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Victorians will soon be able to travel on public transport without a myki card with tap-and-go travel moving into the final stages of testing.
Woman sentenced for unlawful use of pepper spray in nightclub brawl Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A Darwin woman is handed a community corrections order for attacking someone with OC spray in a nightclub fight just weeks after the Northern Territory government announced a 12-month trial of the product.
After '14 years deprived of joy', Raqqa locals hope Syria's wars are finally over Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Syrian government forces have wrested back control of vast parts of its territory in recent weeks, as a new president moves to assert control over the war-torn country.
Live: Australian dollar hits 15-month highs, gold breaches $US4,900 Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
The Australian share market is likely to open flat despite a rally on Wall Street, as investors showed signs of relief a day after US President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European countries and ruled out seizing Greenland by force. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
Queensland crocodile capture rates double as removal zones expand Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
More crocodiles are going to commercial farms and zoos following a step-up in removals from the wild.
Special Ks crash out of Aus Open with careers at a crossroads Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
After playing like "shadows of our former selves", Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are out of the Australian Open men's doubles and into an uncertain future.
Ancient DNA in Colombian skeleton may reveal clues to origin of syphilis Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A previously unknown strain of syphilis bacteria has been discovered in human remains in Colombia, dating back 5,500 years.
Homeschool 'drop-off' groups are booming but some say they are unregulated Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Education experts say homeschooling's exploding popularity has sparked a growing market of "drop-off" groups.
Live: Sussan Ley declares leadership can survive Coalition split Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Sussan Ley says she will remain leader of the Liberal Party, despite the Nationals leaving the Coalition and saying her leadership made the partnership untenable. Follow live.
Five quick hits: Wawrinka's post-match recovery beer and an 'elite coffee snob' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Madison Keys praises Melbourne coffee, Stan Wawrinka says he deserves a beer and Nick Kyrgios back to racquet throwing ways. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
Two dead, highway closed after truck and car collide at Narrabri Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Two people have died and a major highway remains closed after a crash in northern New South Wales overnight.
Former Qld childcare worker pleads guilty to assaulting five-year-old Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
A former Queensland childcare worker who dunked a child in a "muddy" puddle, causing him to hit a toy and injure his face, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service.
Everything you need to know about triple j's Hottest 100 of 2025 Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Australia's favourite music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens and how to listen.
AI cameras helping to save rock fisherman 'shows technology works' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Surf Life Saving NSW says the successful rescue of a rock fisher at Kiama Blowhole using two AI-enabled surveillance cameras proves the technology works.Â
David Speirs's political comeback in doubt as public funding ruled out Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
Former opposition leader David Speirs would "not fulfil the nomination requirements" if he applied to be a candidate at the upcoming state election, the state's electoral commission says, raising significant doubts about his chances of a political comeback.
News from the BBC World Service
'It's all about the land': Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and Russia Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project. Number of police forces to be cut in 'largest reform in decades' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week. Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination. Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Andy Burnham return Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Greater Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne says he is stepping down due to "significant ill health". UK helps France seize suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker the Grinch Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco. Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 President Trump's youngest son told officers in London he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call. Sick cat 'stolen' by delivery driver is returned to owners Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Doorbell footage caught the delivery man picking up the cat and walking off from a house in Elland. Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 JPMorgan Chase the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons". Minister told armoured vehicle which left soldiers vomiting was 'safe' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The defence minister claims he wasn't made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill. ICE detains 5-year-old and father in Minnesota, lawyer says Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The boy was taken along with his father, the lawyer and school officials say. ICE says it was not targeting the boy. Three people die at same waterfall beauty spot as warning issued Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Helen and Rachael Patching died at the site in January 2023, while Corey Longdon visited the following year. From Hamnet to One Battle After Another - the nominees list in full Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet. Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film. Who got nominated and who got snubbed? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The BBC's culture correspondent, Noor Nanji, looks at the biggest nominees and those that got snubbed.
Hamnet writer Maggie O'Farrell says Oscar nod 'very surreal' Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O'Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations. How to watch the nominated films Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up. What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. What happened to the 200 Victorian shoes that washed up on a beach? Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The black leather boots are thought to date back to the early 1900s and were discovered by volunteers cleaning up rock pools. Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026 The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
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