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NSW Liberals pledge to scrap gun buyback amid election countdown Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The New South Wales Liberals have pledged to freeze the state's buyback of guns and scrap ownership limits for farmers, if elected next year.
Fired lawyer Melat Kiros represents change sweeping US Democratic Party Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The rise of the progressive left has sparked a civil war among US Democrats as the party fights over its future direction ahead of November's midterms battle with Donald Trump's Republicans.
Here's how to safely intervene when a loved one is experiencing DV Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Molly Ticehurst's friends didn't think domestic, family and sexual violence could impact them. Here's what they wished they'd known before their best friend was murdered.
Aussie teen revving to take on world's best in sim racing championships Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Once a niche hobby for hardcore gamers, simulator racing is giving people around the world a chance to compete and make a living in motorsport.
Police say two sheep dead after Canberra property invaders injured flock Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Police are asking for help from the public after multiple sheep at a Canberra property were rounded up and injured, causing two to die.
Neill-Fraser revelations lead to review of AI use in parole decisions Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The review follows revelations that Tasmania's parole board relied on a document citing case law that was "fictitious" and likely "AI hallucinations".
Senator Alex Antic wins SA Liberal presidency Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Alex Antic has defeated SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti in a ballot of Liberal Party delegates on Saturday morning.
Will making WA's freight rail network public be cost-effective? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The West Australian government has taken another step towards buying back the state's freight rail network.
Why Laneway and other major music festivals are bypassing WA Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Perth's relatively small population - and its relative remoteness - are driving major touring music festivals away, especially as costs rise.Â
Gaza documentary sparks 'treason' uproar in Israel Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
NAZA, by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, accuses the Israeli army of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.
Inquest examines why Joanne Butterfield disappeared without a trace Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
A coroner has heard evidence from witnesses who do not believe the Far North Queensland mother took her own life when she vanished in mysterious circumstances almost three decades ago.
Maths doesn't add up for Australian parents juggling work and school Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Parents are working more than ever, but society hasn't caught up with the reality of raising a family.
Hopes new outback museum will spark conversation about town's past Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Once home to one of the most isolated policing roles in Australia, Birdsville's historical courthouse has reopened as a museum. Some residents say it is a reminder of the town's chequered past with Indigenous relations.
Birdwatching boom connects youth with natural world Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The hobby of birdwatching, once pigeonholed as being just for seniors, has ignited the interest of young people globally. Bird enthusiasts hope the pastime raises awareness about the natural world.
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The US president says he has made a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland, after months of threatening to take it by force from the NATO ally.Â
Why the Canberra community is up in arms over an abandoned water park Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
The state of the park, and several broken promises around its unrealised reopening, have caused frustration. And anyone still hoping the water park will feature in their summer plans will be left high and dry.
New Lego exhibition shows creative result of 'not following instructions' Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Two friends imagined a world where Lego people live in the forgotten belongings of humans. They say it's one way they're encouraging people to embrace the unexpected.
How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Craft activities, such as knitting and crochet, can have a number of brain health benefits, from helping improve attention to forging connections with others.
Huge flu spike puts pressure on struggling regional health service Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
 Albury Wodonga Health tells doctors to send patients home early as it struggles to meet an "overwhelming" demand amid a major late-season flu spike.
Fishy freight lands in Tasmania ahead of Bass Strait trial Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026
Fifteen-thousand yellowtail kingfish fingerlings have arrived in Tasmania from Western Australia to be released into a pen in Bass Strait as part of a trial.
News from the BBC World Service
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials. 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales. Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book. Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career. MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant. Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat. Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC Posted on Friday September 18, 2026 Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless". Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women. Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it. Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death. A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge. The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war' Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday. Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing. Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility. When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe. I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival. Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine. Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it? Posted on Saturday September 19, 2026 Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.
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