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How Pokémon cards are fuelling crime in Melbourne Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Rare Pokémon cards can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with a record sale of one Pikachu card going for over $22 million earlier this year.
Live: Dockers search for ninth straight win as they face Dons at MCG Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Fremantle travels to Melbourne to take on Essendon at the MCG. Follow live.
Police investigating suspicious death of woman in New Town Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Tasmania Police say the death of a woman in her 60s is being treated as suspicious. A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in police custody.
Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US.
Love story: How a punk grandma and an Aussie rocker found harmony Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Singer/guitarist Mick Medew and self-proclaimed punk grandma Ursula Collie were in their mid-50s when they met and bonded over a mutual love of live music. A decade on, they're musical and life partners.
Teenage pedestrian dies after being hit in Perth car park Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
A 19-year-old driver is being questioned by police after a teenager is struck by a car in a Perth shopping centre car park and dies in hospital.Â
Cakes and connection as migrant women get skills in kitchen and beyond Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Beyond the Kitchen, a course run by Multicultural Services Centre of WA, gives women from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds a safe space to develop friendships and hospitality business skills.
Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Labor candidate Luke Richmond claims victory over the LNP's Fiona Hammond in a tight race in the north Brisbane electorate of Stafford.
Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak, as health authorities warn the strain "has no vaccine, no specific treatment".
Cameron Smith springs to life at golf major after rough week Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Cameron Smith makes his move in the third round of the PGA Championship as he tries to end his major drought in the same week he cut ties with long-time coach Grant Field.
Police reopen cold case into armed robbery at Melbourne shopping centre Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Police are appealing for help to find the man believed to be behind a 1994 armed robbery at a Chadstone cinema that left three other men with gunshot wounds.
Treasurer defends impact of budget on young investors Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Jim Chalmers says it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes, and argued they can still access negative gearing by buying up new homes.
Tourism operators priced out of own industry conference Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Struggling businesses in Carnarvon, reliant on tourism, say they want more support to be involved with the 2026 WA Tourism Conference that the region is hosting.
Reef restoration boosts Swan River's health Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Work is underway to restore Perth's Swan River and help its severely degraded riverbed, where 1 million tonnes of limestone was taken in the 1990s.
WA's first pair of fainting goats settle into new home Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
The goats, which "faint" when stressed or excited, have travelled to a farm near Busselton, where they will be bred as pets.
Police charge Qld man with murder after alleged assault Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
The 33-year-old Bundaberg North man was refused police bail after being charged with murder.
From Euro-pop to Euro-slop, the key moments from Eurovision Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Slept through Eurovision this year? Here's what you missed from Europe's favourite song contest, with boycotts, ballads and a Bulgarian song called Bangaranga making headlines.Â
Pro-Palestine march comes face-to-face with anti-immigration protest in London Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Tens of thousands of people have marched through central London in two separate protests: one against immigration and another in support of Palestinians.
Sydney lawyer ditches mortgage 'stress' for van life Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Phoebe Macdougall says she hated living with a mortgage, so she is trying van life instead.
'Not even one beer' for Man City after FA Cup triumph over Chelsea Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026
Manchester City's FA Cup celebrations after a 1-0 win over Chelsea will be low key, as the team refocuses on its tight Premier League title race with Arsenal.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. Is it harder than ever to be prime minister? Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable? Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026 Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday. North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy. Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices. Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming. The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record. The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’. Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade. Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026 The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest' Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party. Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79 Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026 The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis. Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026 Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item. Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026 The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants. Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026 Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.
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