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Cross-code star scores hat-trick as Kiwi Ferns make another final Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
New Zealand cross-code superstar Stacey Waaka leads her country to another women's Rugby League World Cup final, scoring three tries in a dominant win over Fetu Samoa.
Man arrested and charged for alleged harassment of SA Speaker Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment.
Man, 75, dies in Goldfields mine incident Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
A 75-year-old contract worker has died following a workplace incident at Regis Resources' Duketon South operation in WA's Goldfields.
PM Luxon says 'National is once again the largest party in parliament' Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
A tight election result looms in New Zealand as polls show both major parties may struggle to form a government without support.
Ponga leads Kiwis to final after pre-match stare down lights up World Cup Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Kalyn Ponga returns to the field 23 days after breaking his arm to lead New Zealand to its first Rugby League World Cup final since 2013.
Supercars, SUVs take to Perth suburb to support teen assault victim Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
More than 100 cars and motorbikes took part in the "community cruise" in Ellenbrook, north-east of Perth, to show support for a 13-year-old boy who was allegedly bashed and threatened with a knife in the area by a group of teenagers.
Demons rally and Kangaroos cruise into AFLW prelims Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Melbourne comes from the clouds to beat Geelong in a thrilling AFLW qualifying final, while North Melbourne cruises past Carlton to book its own prelim final spot.
Tasmanian nurses rally following 'disappointing' government pay offer Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Nurses and midwives have stepped up a pay dispute with the Tasmanian government, walking off the job at two southern hospitals.
US senator with Australian ties now a presidential frontrunner Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
The polling booths have barely been packed down after the US midterms, but Washington is already looking ahead to the presidential election.
Home battery subsidy scheme lauded despite government's search for cuts Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Environment Minister Murray Watt praises the home battery subsidy scheme as “phenomenally successful” despite the prime minister declining to rule out means-testing the $7.2b program.
Lehmann says 'everyone' was ball tampering globally, denies Khawaja's sandpaper claims Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Darren Lehmann rejects Usman Khawaja's claims the entire Australian camp knew about the 2018 sandpaper plot, but says "everyone" was ball tampering up until that day.
US offers $29m reward for details on Iran's nuclear program Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
A US State Department program, Rewards for Justice, "is offering a $US20 million reward — and possible relocation — for information on Iran's nuclear program".
Elders call for leadership to address Indigenous child safety crisis Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Indigenous elders accuse WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch of "passing the buck" on child protection in the state's north, and say they want leaders who will listen and offer a clear plan forward.
For female 'lifers' in the US, prison will never be home Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
An Australian researcher is documenting the lives of America's most "dismissed" women, prisoners who will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Just 8 per cent of licensed pilots in Australia are women Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Stark gender imbalances in the aviation industry have left some young women in the field wondering what more can be done to close the gap.
Inside the multi-billion-dollar industry of illegal peptides pushed by influencers Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
ABC News Loop speaks to social media influencers being paid thousands of dollars to promote illegal peptides, and we take you inside the unregulated Chinese labs that make them.
Schoolgirl fighting cancer meets her idol Benson Boone Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
All Kenzie Riddle wanted for her 13th birthday was to meet US singer Benson Boone. Thanks to a viral video on Instagram, her dream became a reality.
Inclusion and education on agenda for marking WA's bicentenary in 2029 Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Western Australia's bicentenary should be a "commemoration rather than a celebration", according to the new chair of the committee that will guide the state's approach to 2029.
'Strong, cheeky' Shepparton boy remembered after tragic river death Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
An 11-year-old Shepparton boy who died this week has been remembered as a talented athlete who had a strong connection to his community
Fishers' hurt on display as WA's demersal ban faces parliamentary scrutiny Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026
Three days of parliamentary hearings have exposed ongoing divisions over fisheries science, management decisions and the ongoing access to fish stocks, with calls for greater transparency.
News from the BBC World Service
UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte". Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming". Two men arrested after boy injured in sword attack Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 Police say a 17-year-old suffered a wound "believed to have been caused by a sword" in Gloucester on Friday. What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK? Ukraine's power network suffers further damage after fresh Russian strikes Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week. Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden on Friday. Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The show was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members. This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez. 'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions. One of the year's most prolific meteor showers to light up the night sky this weekend Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will kick off this weekend and continue until the end of November. With Stephen Miller pick as new chief of staff, Trump readies for a battle Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress. Meghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented. Boy, 4, dies after Range Rover crashes on country road Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 A 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian. Paraguay's president impeached after collapse of bank Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money. Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan' Posted on Saturday November 07, 2026 The pop superstar's appearances at NBA games were deemed "a little performative" by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride. Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026 Katy Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six. Knitalian: Artist uses yarn to create Italian deli Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026 From spaghetti to Parma ham, everything at a new Soho exhibition is knitted, crocheted or embroidered. From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026 The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items. New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special Posted on Tuesday November 03, 2026 Little has been shared about the plot of the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special. Download now Posted on Wednesday April 30, 2025 Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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