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Cat at centre of concussion waiver saga forced into medical retirement Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij, who was at the centre of the club's concussion waiver scandal, has medically retired.
Second brick plant no quick fix for WA housing shortage Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Taxpayers are funding the reopening of the Austral factory, which the government hopes will help address the shortage of bricks plaguing the construction industry.
Brisbane cyclist who lost eye wins $675k negligence pay out Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Victor George Dennison, who was 64 at the time, lost an eye and was left with a traumatic brain injury after a bicycle crash on a Brisbane footpath in 2009.
Working holiday visa changes driving backpackers away, employers say Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Industry leaders say backpackers are already leaving sectors that are heavily reliant on them because of federal government's planned changes to the working holiday visa.
UOW labelled 'poster child' for what is wrong with university sector Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A Labor MP vows to press her own government for reform, as a union leader calls the University of Wollongong (UOW) the "poster child" for the sector's failures.
Gold Coast developer jailed for misusing $2.3m in investor funds Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Ian Omar Chester, 44, appeared in Southport District Court today, where he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud.
Former head of ABC News Peter Manning dies aged 81 Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
His daughter, Thea Burke, said Peter Manning died on Monday morning at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital after an illness.
Canberra Catholic schools to increase fees for 2027 Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The Catholic Education Office for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese says fee increases for next year are necessary to ensure schools have the resources they need amid rising costs.
Elder loses bid to appeal ruling on genocide against King Charles Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The case alleges that the king, along with the Australian government and its institutions, is perpetuating genocide by maintaining systems that disadvantage Indigenous people across numerous socio-economic measures.
North Korean hackers steal millions in crypto heist Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A North Korean hacking group infiltrated 30,000 devices stealing millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency from people in hundreds of countries.
Utah man released on bail after decades on death row Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
No physical evidence linked Douglas Stewart Carter to the murder but he signed a confession he later said was coerced. Now new analysis of DNA evidence has excluded him as a possible match.
The RBA just raised rates. It affects more than your home loan Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
While the RBA's decisions are most felt through mortgage repayments, their impact extends well beyond home loans.
RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The Reserve Bank increases interest rates to 4.6 per cent in its fourth rate rise this year.
Firearms owner to be summonsed after thieves find keys to guns on top of safe Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A victim of an aggravated robbery during which six firearms were stolen will be summonsed after the thieves found the keys to the gun safe on top of the safe.
Woman accused of running down husband with car was allegedly unlicensed Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Bradly Bullock, 50, died on Sunday after he was struck by a car allegedly driven by his wife on Stoneywood Street at Fernvale.
Man pleads guilty after fatal crash outside Melbourne convention Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A man who hit and killed a young pedestrian outside the Supanova Comic Con and Gaming convention in Melbourne earlier this year has pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death.
How John Farnham pulled off one of music's greatest comebacks Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Forty years after its release, John Farnham's Whispering Jack remains one of the most remarkable stories in Australian music history.
Victorian doctors to walk off the job amid ongoing pay dispute Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Thousands of doctors could strike on Thursday to protest what they describe as deteriorating conditions leading to burnout.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan presented with keys to the city Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has received the symbolic gesture after leading the team to a historic three AFL premierships in a row.
OpenAI apologises for Medicare breach, shelves next gen ChatGPT Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The company said it wants to "rebuild trust with the Australian people" after an agent hacked into a Medicare portal, the same day it has scrapped the next release of ChatGPT over safety concerns.
News from the BBC World Service
Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader. Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now? Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems. Family of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names. Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales. Temperatures to hit 26C in burst of late September warmth Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains. Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain. Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report finds Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The reports says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with an electronic tag. Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings. Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped. Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future. I spent £30,000 on a university content creator degree. Here's why Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts. Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government. Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland. How Australia navigates superpower rivalry Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner. From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression? What a US diesel export ban could mean for you Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen. The Papers: 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?' Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 A number of the papers preview a speech from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday. US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume. Lost songs from iconic Australian rockstar found in garage Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett recorded the songs with Split Enz's Tim Finn in 1998.
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