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Queensland teenager charged with preparing to cause harm Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Counter-Terrorism detectives raided a property at Maryborough late last month and seized several electronic devices.Â
Tarik had to break his favourite rare instrument to make another Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The makers of a rare instrument and a collection of hundreds of calligraphic manuscripts feature in a film project opening the new Powerhouse Parramatta in November.
Live: ASX to rise, AI rally pushes Nasdaq to record high, oil falls below $US100 Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
The Australian share market is likely to start the day higher after Wall Street's AI stocks surged, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq index to a new record high. Follow live.
Formula 1 agrees to shorter races in 2027 Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026
Formula 1 races will be shortened from next season, with concerns for organisers and spectators among the reasons behind the change.
Consumers duped by price comparison websites, ASIC warns Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Australians hunting bargains on comparison websites risk being duped by sites that only offer a selection of preferred providers.
Half of 'ecologically thinned' trees from WA forests chipped or burned Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
More than half the wood removed under WA's trial of ecological thinning is being chipped, burned or exported overseas, according to information revealed in state parliament.
Lions 'praying' Neale gets off but confident they will cope if ban stands Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Lachie Neale will face the AFL tribunal in the hope of playing in Saturday's grand final, as his teammates prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Naturalist adventure in Victoria's east draws new wave of twitchers Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The late 19th-century art and literature naturalist movement is experiencing a modern renaissance of sorts in Victoria, as a new wave of artists and nature lovers walk, kayak and cycle a new art trail.
US flights in chaos as communications fail and cable accidentally cut Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A failed telecommunications circuit and a severed fibre-optic cable have snarled thousands of flights across the US and halted incoming flights at airports in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
'Messy but beautiful' tree among nine vying for Victoria's annual gong Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
One regional Victorian shire is home to two finalists in this year's Victorian Tree of the Year competition.Â
Live: Bragg to reignite super fight with housing plan Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A plan for Australians to use their superannuation to make it easier to secure a home loan is set to be floated by Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg. Follow live.Â
Cold and flu supplements containing controversial herb to face recall Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Australia's medicines regulator flags the future recall of cold and flu supplements containing a herb linked to anaphylaxis and other severe allergic reactions.Â
Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros merger Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence.
Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The AFL avoids the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended players winning the Brownlow Medal, with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.
NSW set to change how sexual assault complainants give evidence Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley will introduce the "commonsense" reforms in the state parliament on Tuesday.
Taxpayers paid $4,500 for dead man's chair amid aged care delays Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Deidre de Jonge was burying her husband when she received the phone call she had been waiting on for months.Â
Darwin council could permanently move pre-cyclone clean-up to May Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
The City of Darwin could soon vote to permanently move its annual pre-cyclone clean-up to May after the 2026 clean-up was postponed until after the wet season.
Sister of Snowtown murder victim says she would never forgive killers Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Ahead of the impending parole release of one of the Snowtown killers, Karen Davies says she still have panic attacks about her brother's death decades later.
Salesman's 'superhero' branding triggers DC Comics trademark dispute Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
A Dubbo business owner is fighting comic book giant DC Comics over allegations his promotional character "Fanman" is deceptively similar to Superman.
Not all drivers find it easy to park in Brisbane's 'app-only' zones Posted on Monday September 21, 2026
Brisbane is the only major city in Australia where motorists can be required to download an app to pay for parking.
News from the BBC World Service
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues today "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it. UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti. First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences. Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible". Watch: Police raid organised crime targets in Teesside Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Cleveland Police carried out one of their biggest raids in years, following the A66 crash that left two officers dead. CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit. Infantino says he is open to Fifa reform Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on. Death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber being investigated as suspected overdose Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death. Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over crash that killed 6 Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Four members of the same family and a married couple on a motorbike died in the 2024 collision. Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake. Two pilot whales dead after mass stranding Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Attempts to refloat the whales off the Northumberland coast are unsuccessful due to the tides. Settling old scores with royals drives Spencer's book, but Diana steals focus Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 What more revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published? London Fashion Week 2026: The five trends we'll see in spring Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 As London Fashion Week comes to a close, here are the biggest trends for your wardrobe. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic. Katya Adler: Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes. What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency? Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods. Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check Posted on Monday September 21, 2026 How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now. Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027 Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was pleased he would be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city.
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