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Canary Islands leader doesn't want hantavirus-hit cruise ship to dock Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast of Cape Verde with close to 150 people on board is on its way to Spain's Canary Islands, where a regional leader says it is not welcome.
Ministers insist 'no conflict of interest' before declaring relationship Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Queensland ministers Tim Mander and Amanda Camm have fielded questions about their relationship and timeline.
Mother's warning after cake decorating dust leaves toddler in coma Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The mother of a Queensland toddler who is in an induced coma after inhaling a dust used for decorating cakes is calling for similar products to be pulled from shelves.
Exercise physiologists demand an end to 'discriminatory' health tax Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The peak body for exercise physiologists says its members are being discriminated against with "unfair" taxes that other health services do not have to pay.
Cries of censorship as Sydney council bars local paper from meetings Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The council has barred reporters it says are "rage baiting" the community and harassing staff, with some councillors accusing a 140-year-old newspaper of not being what it purports to be.Â
Perth blanketed in thick smoke haze, caution urged Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Perth has been blanketed in a thick smoke haze, the result of a prescribed burn off in the city's eastern fringes.Â
'Personal information' of Australian students potentially stolen in Canvas data hack Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The international learning management software Canvas, used by various universities and schools, was hacked on Saturday. One of the facilities impacted says some of its data has been accessed by a "criminal third party".
Fed Square scraps World Cup screenings citing 'antisocial' behaviour Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The Melbourne Arts Precinct says the past actions of a "small number of people" at screenings in previous years has prompted the decision to not show matches this year.
Prosecution appeals sentence for driver who caused five road deaths Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Prosecutors tell the Court of Appeal that "something has gone wrong" in sentencing a driver who caused one of Victoria's deadliest crashes.
Jury hears man recorded saying he was going to 'kill him' days before fatal car crash Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Clinton Gordon Sutcliffe has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Dale McKenna, three years after a fatal crash that followed an alleged car chase on a rural Queensland road.
Couple sues Monash IVF for negligence over embryo mix-up Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
A couple is suing fertility giant Monash IVF for negligence over an embryo mix-up at its Brisbane clinic discovered last year.
Iran war a key driver of increased living costs, new ABS data finds Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Cost-of-living pressures have increased for all households in Australia, partly due to the war in the Middle East, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Driver dies in single-vehicle crash at Canberra underpass Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Australian Federal Police officers were first on scene and tried to save the man.
One Nation corflutes backing Ben Roberts-Smith spark legal warning Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
One Nation election advertising stating the party's support for Ben Roberts-Smith, who is charged with carrying out war crimes in Afghanistan, has legal experts worried.
'I don't owe LIV anything': SA premier on struggling golf league's Adelaide future Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
As LIV Golf tries to plug the funding hole left by Saudi Arabia, Peter Malinauskas says he would welcome the tour back to Adelaide, but only "if it stacks up for us".
Son sentenced to 22 years' jail over arson murder of his mother Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Shannon James Doble will remain behind bars until at least 2040 for the "callous" attack on his 65-year-old mother, who died after receiving burns to 90 per cent of her body.Â
Police officers accused of alleged assault of mentally ill prisoner Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
Two Queensland police officers are contesting the charges that relate to a 2024 incident at a regional watch house, arguing that investigators added things to the alleged victim's statement that he never said.
Snow, rain, icy winds forecast as polar blast hits south-east Australia Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
A wintry mix of snow, icy temperatures, and showers is set to hit Australia's south-east, bringing a sharp end to the recent run of warm autumn weather.
Finnish defence giant has tech 'Australia might be interested in' Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The company that provides much of Australia's satellite surveillance for real-time disaster management may also soon be sharing its defence technology, as Finland becomes the latest European country to seek closer ties on security.
Fire destroys SES headquarters and new $270K flood rescue vehicle Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026
The SES is mopping up after a fire ripped through its Central Coast headquarters, destroying millions of dollars' worth of specialist equipment.
News from the BBC World Service
BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026 The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country. Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history. Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows. Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years. Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes. Met forms team after attacks on Jewish community Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The move comes after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites, as well as a double stabbing. The league is the dream - but is this Arsenal's moment in Europe? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 All the talk has been about Arsenal's Premier League title challenge - but is this now the Gunners' time to conquer Europe? 'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter. Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers. Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader. Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak Posted on Tuesday May 05, 2026 While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread. Spanish superstar RosalÃa reaches for heaven as her tour hits London Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK. To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months. What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz? Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday. Watch: How Heidi Klum became a living Met Gala sculpture Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York. Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union. Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation. Bryson DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive. UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s Posted on Wednesday May 06, 2026 The UK government says it is in "discussions about supporting potential bids" to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
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