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Legal action lodged over the SA government’s plans for a MotoGP circuit Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Designs for the $96 million street circuit, which will require the removal of nearly 400 trees from the eastern parklands, were released in August.
'Catastrophic failure': Cheryl Grimmer family gives Premier deadline Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Cheryl Grimmer's family has given the premier until September 29 to review the abandoned murder case or face a parliamentary push for government records.
Breaking: Lenders pull out of Bathla group as construction work halts across sites Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Building work has stopped at sites and company is down to skeleton staff.
Self-described 'evil' man avoids jail for wire traps on bike path Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Levi Young-Henderson, 20, receives a suspended sentence for setting wire traps on an Adelaide bike path in 2025.
Man charged after police pursuit back and forth across NSW-ACT border Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
A 22-year-old man is arrested after leading police on a high speed pursuit, crossing the ACT-NSW border four times with a large sword, a flick knife, and balaclavas in the car.
Two seriously injured in Yarra Ranges bus crash Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Two passengers on a bus that crashed in Victoria's Yarra Ranges are in a serious condition, while several others have been hospitalised.
Albanese couldn't have timed his Medicare hack bombshell better Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Anthony Albanese couldn't have picked a better time to drop the metaphorical bomb that a rogue artificial intelligence agent breached an Australian government system.
Cold case murder trial witness admits lying to police Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
The jury in a cold case murder trial over the disappearance of a Victorian man in 2006 has heard a key witness admit they had lied to police.
Judge orders reversal of Trump's White House media ban Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
A federal judge has ordered US President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
'Heed the warning': NSW premier urges caution with AI after data breach Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
The NSW premier has urged the world to listen to the warnings of artificial intelligence bosses about the technology's potential dangers, after a state dataset found it could be vulnerable to exploitation.
'Sudden' death of SA woman from falling tree branch preventable, coroner finds Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
South Australian school teacher Judith Anne Ditter died in November 2020 when a heavy branch hit a car she was travelling in on an Adelaide Hills road.
Couple sentenced to 13 years' jail over $121 million cocaine yacht haul Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
The court heard the men travelled to Townsville and used a drill to access the hull of yacht docked in the marina that was concealing hundreds of packages of cocaine.
Winx's $10m daughter starts breeding career, champion mare foals again Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Champion racemare Winx welcomes a third healthy foal as her first, $10-million daughter Quinceanera, begins her breeding career this season.
NSW man charged with child abuse offences as police probe crypto use Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
A NSW man is charged after a police investigation into the alleged use of cryptocurrency to purchase child abuse material.
Live: Lachie Neale faces AFL Appeals Board in last-ditch attempt to overturn ban Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
It's crunch time for Brisbane's Lachie Neale as the dual Brownlow Medallist tries to overturn a ban at the AFL Appeal Board so he can play in the grand final against Fremantle. Follow live.
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Would you travel over 50 hours for your team? This Dockers fan is Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
A Dockers victory would mean the world to this Perth student, who is making the journey from his university in the US state of Illinois to the MCG to watch the grand final. Â
After two failed bids, Ipswich remains hopeful of becoming an NRL side Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
The Jets are hoping to turn North Ipswich Reserve into a 12,000-seat rectangular stadium, but are yet to secure all necessary funding.
Man facing trial over 63-gun stash argues they are antiques Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
NSW man Andrew David Rankmore is arguing that his stash of guns should be classified as antiques and not illegal weapons.
'Distressing': Homeless campers forced to pack up as authorities move in Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
Homeless people living in a makeshift camp in Rockingham are packing up their belongings after being ordered to leave the area by the end of the day.Â
'Not an isolated event': Questacon fined after child's hands catch fire Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026
The commonwealth has been fined $140,000 over an incident where a nine-year-old girl's hands caught fire at Questacon in 2022, when she was touching a plasma globe after using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
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Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions. Watch: Trump greets China's Xi beside plane in rare presidential welcome for foreign leader Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by. Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced. Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW. What we know after video shows moment of RAF training jet crash Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way. Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol. Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding. Burnham describes ban on alcohol in football stands as 'discrimination' Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it. They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image? Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy. Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job. Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026 Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling Eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled". 'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity. In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private. The people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein. The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits' Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror. AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control. I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines. Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health support during the long deployment. Corrie Mckeague's mum: 'We did all we could to find him' Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Nicola Urquhart speaks to the BBC on the 10th anniversary of her 23-year-old son's disappearance.
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