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Regional charity struggles to rescue more than 100 cats from property Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
More than 100 cats, many in poor condition, have been found at a regional Victorian home.
'We're not laying landmines': Labor caucus meets, Liberals pledge review after SA election Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
As SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn pledged to review the weekend's catastrophic defeat for her party, the Labor caucus met for the first time since its resounding win, with the premier hitting back at remarks made by One Nation's Pauline Hanson.Â
Brazilian man accused of being part of Brisbane car theft syndicate denied bail Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
The prosecution argued the man was in Australia on an expired visa and could face deportation if granted bail.Â
Are you 'panic-buying' or 'playing it safe'? Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
If you've topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were "panic-buying"?
Robertson shrugs off unusual absence, declaring he's all in on Socceroos Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Alex Robertson says his allegiance to the Socceroos was never in doubt, as he pushes to earn selection in Tony Popovic's World Cup squad.
Diesel standards relaxed as extent of service station shortages revealed Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Australia is temporarily lowering standards for diesel to allow more supply into the domestic market as service stations across the country continue to experience localised shortages.
Oil price soars again as TACO Tuesday proves unpalatable Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
A key factor for shares, bonds, commodities and currencies remains consistently unchanged — the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to re-form and possibly intensify to category four Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Coastal communities in the Kimberley region will be affected in the next 24 hours as Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which had been downgraded to a low, intensifies back to cyclone level.
'Blue blob' vandal who gave sculpture googly eyes ordered to pay compensation Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
A 20-year-old woman who made headlines by putting googly eyes on a controversial sculpture in the middle of Mount Gambier is ordered to pay $2,000 to the city's council.
Growing links between organised crime and foreign 'despots', AFP boss warns Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
The Australian Federal Police is warning that foreign intelligence agencies are increasingly working with locally-based organised criminals to carry out "serious crimes", including terrorism, within Australia.
The Islamic regime tried to kill this tradition but Iranians keep it alive Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Amid war and repression, Iranians cling to hope with the celebration of Nowruz, the pre-Islamic tradition symbolising renewal.
EU leader talks of 'upside down' world in grim address to parliament Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
The Europe Commission president declares that Europe and Australia must rearm and decarbonise as they try to break economic and energy dependencies on China and Russia.
Community fears proposed law reform could erode Indigenous land rights Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Aboriginal councils who have fought for decades to secure ancestral land are concerned proposed law reform puts rights at risk.
How Bron Lewis speed ran the Australian comedy scene Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
The crimson-haired comedian has gone from tiny open mics to the biggest stage in Melbourne in just a few short years.
Remote town cut off by rain gets 'weird phone call' with anonymous donation Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
An anonymous donor funded two planes full of supplies for the outback town of Marree, near Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, after it was cut off by flooding.
Gibson's dream US run ended by world number two in Miami Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Aussie Talia Gibson will leave the US full of pride and confidence despite falling to Elena Rybakina in the fourth round of the Miami Open.
The Diary of Anne Frank's 'uplifting' theatre production arrives at the right time Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
While considering it a "big responsibility" bringing the theatre production to Sydney at this time, actress Chloe-Jean Vincent says Anne Frank's story makes theatregoers feel "inspired and so uplifted".
Southern Hemisphere's longest-running abalone farm destocking ahead of closure Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Fifteen permanent jobs will be lost on Kangaroo Island with the closure of Yumbah Aquaculture's abalone farm.
Pastoral company fined record $45,000 for Queensland biosecurity breaches Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
A pastoral company has been hit with a record $45,000 fine after moving thousands of cattle across state lines without proper tracking. Authorities say the penalty sends a clear warning.
Voll sits alongside greats with blistering T20 ton against Windies Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026
Georgia Voll puts her name alongside the likes of Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning after smashing a 52-ball hundred in Australia's win over West Indies.
News from the BBC World Service
Chris Mason: Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support - and who won't Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 The chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC's political editor. Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase. UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how? Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months. 'Like the plane got cut in half': LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots now under investigation Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 In the aftermath of the collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a fire truck in New York, US transportation chief Sean Duffy emphasized that seat belts helped save lives Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny. 'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday. Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66 Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear. Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government. Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972 Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated after picking her up in a limousine in 1972. Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal. A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger - the Iranian civilians killed by the war Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. Oil back above $100 as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Global energy prices plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants. Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris? Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low. US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal. Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis. UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed? Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially. Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC? Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech. How a YouTuber used a fake live stream to cover up the murder of his pregnant partner Posted on Monday March 23, 2026 Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it. The Papers: 'Trump blinks first' and 'horrific' attack on Jewish charity ambulances Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026 Donald Trump's claim of productive talks with Iran and the attack on a Jewish charity in London is the main focus for Tuesday's front pages.
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