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Spectacular try helps England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup glory Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.
Floreat gunman's daughter condemns 'entitled' father intent on control Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Ariel Bombara delivers a devastatingly powerful apology for her father's actions at an inquest into the 2024 shooting murders of family friends Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc.
Prisoner who bolted from brother's funeral caught after months on the run Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Orijol Rukaj was in handcuffs when he fled the funeral in Melbourne after helping to carry the casket. Seven months later, he's been found almost 3,800km away.
Teens committed to trial over alleged murder of Sunshine Coast soccer coach Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Two Sunshine Coast teenage boys charged with fatally stabbing a man in his home last year have been committed to face a jury trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Accused killer allegedly used phone while he said he was sleeping, jury hears Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A computer analyst told the jury Robert Crawford's phone was unlocked five times between 1:09am and 3:20am on the night his wife died.
Australia's next fast bowling star blows England away on ODI debut Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Mahli Beardman becomes just the second Australian to snare a five-for in their ODI debut as England is skittled and Australia romps to victory in Perth.
Man who burned shoebox of tax records fined for resulting bushfire Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A Tasmanian man who lit a fire to burn tax documents in a shoebox, which then spread and destroyed two homes, has been convicted and fined.
Hung jury in trial of man accused of Busselton 'love triangle' murder Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A jury is discharged in the murder trial of James Anthony Sorgiovanni, 29, who had been accused of the stabbing murder of a woman whose body was found stuffed in a wardrobe.
How the Microsoft outage is affecting Australia Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Australians wake to empty inboxes due to an issue with Microsoft's products, leading to cancelled appointments, grounded flights and School of Air's closure.
Teen sentenced for 'vicious' attack on woman sleeping rough Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
An teenager has been sentenced for a nine-minute attack on a woman who was sleeping rough near a public library in Adelaide's inner south last year.
'Embarrassing' state of Indigenous rights must be addressed, UN expert says Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A UN special rapporteur says Indigenous rights are "unsafe" in the hands of states and territories and warns that the failure to protect them is damaging Australia's reputation.
Ex-NSW Liberal MP guilty of raping 13yo boy Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Rory Amon, the former member for Pittwater, stood trial in the NSW Supreme Court this week with the jury delivering its verdict on Friday.
Tasmanian premier apologises for 'outcome' of Christmas post Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Tasmania's premier said he is "sorry for the outcome" his comments about a school's end-of-year celebrations have had, but that he stands by his "expectations" when it comes to Christmas.
Locusts wreaking havoc across South Australia's pastoral land Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Producers across South Australia's Mid North and Flinders Ranges are reporting significant locust outbreaks.
'They absolutely destroy a cherry': Lorikeets wipe out Perth orchard Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A tiny flock of rainbow lorikeets introduced to WA in 1968 has bred into an almighty problem — with their latest attack taking out all the cherries at a Perth Hills Orchard.
Chief minister says 'we don't have to' consult elders on new build Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
A senior Arrernte custodian says she was not told a new multicultural centre was being built in a culturally significant area in Alice Springs.
Lamarre-Condon pressed on 'lies' in fiery end to cross-examination Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
In a fiery end to his cross-examination, Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied the deaths of his former love interest and his new partner were "murder plain and simple".
AI data centres to self-administer funds in Tasmanian community deal Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Tasmanian data centre proponents would self-administer their own community benefit funds under a proposal from the state government.
Emergency services called to fatal workplace incident in Adelaide Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Police say a 26-year-old man has died in a workplace incident at Vista, in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs.
Coal protest to go ahead on harbour after court rejects police objections Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
The NSW Supreme Court has approved a planned climate protest on Newcastle Harbour, dismissing a bid by NSW Police to stop it.
News from the BBC World Service
What we know about the global outage Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful. Watch: 'I feel it's a sign of what's to come' - office workers on Microsoft disruption Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Insurance brokers tell Nicky Campbell how their jobs are completely disrupted by the Microsoft outage. Firm offers to fake artworks for wealthy migrants seeking UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants. Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Up to 1,256 men could be housed at the site near Piddington in Oxfordshire under the plans. Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU. Water firm pleads guilty after four killed in blast Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Wessex Water admits failing to ensure employee safety over an explosion at its Bristol site. Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs. Doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests. Boy died from multiple injuries in Cyprus hotel fall Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 An Essex coroner describes Jaxon Foster's death as "particularly tragic" as he opens an inquest. The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault. The rise of 'housefishing': How AI-enhanced property listings are taking off Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers. My physical deformity left me feeling invisible - but one surgeon saw me Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Charlie Clarke says the physical and emotional effects of pectus excavatum have been "unimaginable". Where does record-breaking Kane rank among all-time England greats? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 Harry Kane is England's all-time top scorer and record appearance maker, but where does he rank among the Three Lions' greatest players? Ankle injuries are more common than you think - here's how to protect yours Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after your ankles. Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue. Weekly quiz: Who's joining Wayne Rooney in the I'm A Celebrity jungle? Posted on Thursday November 12, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016. Rosalía scoops historic third best album award at Latin Grammys Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 The Spanish singer is recognised for her fourth album Lux which was released last year to rave reviews. Man charged over multiple sex assaults at university Posted on Friday November 13, 2026 Sophan Akbash, 29, from Huddersfield, is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court later.
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