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Live: Legacies on the line as Roosters host Sharks in NRL semifinal Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
After years of near misses, the Sharks have a chance to reach another preliminary final, while the veteran Roosters try to stay alive and set up a showdown with the Dolphins. Follow live.
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The Broncos keep their NRLW premiership defence alive following a dominant 40-16 win over the Knights in Brisbane.
'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.
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Mother charged over hidden recording device in son's clothing Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A Gippsland mother has been charged by police after sewing a recording device into her non-verbal son's school clothes.
Victorian Greens MP Tim Read dies aged 64 Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Health promotion campaigner and Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died after a high-profile battle with cancer.
Demons claim top spot as Cats maintain winning ways Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Melbourne keeps its perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong storms home to claim its fifth straight victory.
Helicopter winches family to safety after Whitsundays yacht crash Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A family of four, including two children, have been rescued by helicopter after their yacht became stuck on a reef in the Whitsundays.
Live: Lohmann's outrageous third-quarter blitz sees Brisbane take control of prelim Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Kai Lohmann leads the Lions in a stunning third-quarter blitz, as Brisbane takes control of a preliminary final classic at a cacophonous MCG. Follow live.
Greg O'Neill identified as fatal shark attack victim Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The family of a 63-year-old man who was fatally attacked by a shark yesterday has paid tribute to him, describing him as a devoted family man and ocean lover.
Alex de Minaur dines out on home cooking as tricky year winds down Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
After a long and winding road to Brisbane in 2026, Alex de Minaur rides a partisan home crowd to an impressive victory in the first rubber of Australia's Davis Cup tie against Poland.
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by an independent evaluation company.
Woman charged after police intercept drug importation bound for Mildura Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Victoria Police arrest and charge a woman in Mildura after an illegal drug importation is intercepted at Melbourne Airport.
Teenage girls arrested after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Four girls and an 18-year-old woman were arrested following a brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Friday night.
NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.
Fired lawyer Melat Kiros represents change sweeping US Democratic Party Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The rise of the progressive left has sparked a civil war among US Democrats as the party fights over its future direction ahead of November's midterms battle with Donald Trump's Republicans.
Here's how to safely intervene when a loved one is experiencing DV Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Molly Ticehurst's friends didn't think domestic, family and sexual violence could impact them. Here's what they wished they'd known before their best friend was murdered.
Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.
Police say two sheep dead after Canberra property invaders injured flock Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Police are asking for help from the public after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were rounded up and injured. One of the sheep died from its injuries and another had to be euthanased.
Neill-Fraser revelations lead to review of AI use in parole decisions Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The review follows revelations that Tasmania's parole board relied on a document citing case law that was "fictitious" and likely "AI hallucinations".
Senator Alex Antic wins SA Liberal presidency Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Alex Antic defeated SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti in a ballot of Liberal Party delegates on Saturday morning.
News from the BBC World Service
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Trump says the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics have not been confirmed by Danish officials. 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales. Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC. Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times. Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility. Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death. A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge. When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe. I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival. Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing. Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women. Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it. Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine. Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body, and the shark that attacked him. Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut. CNN, Politico and MS NOW banned from White House Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career. Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are. AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.
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