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Breaking: Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, ​famed for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the ​Heart and Holding Out ​for a Hero, has died.
Live: Dockers and Swans battle for top spot as Lions recall big guns Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
It's first vs second to start AFL round 18, as Fremantle hosts the Swans in Perth, while the Lions recall big names in an ominous warning the competition. Follow live.
Police search for 30-year-old mother missing in regional Qld Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman who was last seen in Toowoomba on Tuesday.
Footage shows interceptor missile test in Australian outback Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The prototype system included a mix of Australian and American technology, with Defence aiming to build a medium-range system to defend against missiles or aircraft bound for Australia.
Children's commissioner quits as CLP set to pass controversial welfare changes Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Shahleena Musk's resignation comes as the Northern Territory government-dominated scrutiny committee backs the Country Liberal Party's changes to child protection laws, despite widespread opposition and confusion about a key aspect of the legislation.
Push to invest in early intervention as calls to police surge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A review of Tasmania Police finds calls for help have risen by 40,000 annually over the past decade, fuelling demands for investment in early intervention support services.
Cultural hub in Tennant Creek celebrates Warumungu culture for NAIDOC Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Tennant Creek today as part of a NAIDOC march, finishing at the official reopening of the town's major First Nations cultural hub.
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UOW governance chief admits repeated recruitment policy breaches Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The ICAC inquiry heard Alyssa White had celebrated securing jobs for former colleagues as the "greatest achievement" of her career before agreeing recruitment processes were compromised, lacked transparency and breached university policies.
'He gave us 10 extra years': Australian-first immune centre opens in Canberra Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Centre for Personalised Medicine at Canberra Hospital uses cutting-edge technology to identify the causes of complex immune conditions to tailor treatments for patients.
'Eternity of pain': Angus Taylor issues warning to Australians voting for One Nation Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
In his strongest remarks pushing back on One Nation, the opposition leader has accused the right-wing party of being a "column of smoke".
Man who dissolved wife's body in acid loses bid for earlier release Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Klaus Andres was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 after he was found guilty of murdering his 42-year-old wife Li Ping Cao.
NSW Police officer taken into custody after sexually assaulting then-wife Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
A NSW Police officer has been taken into custody after his bail was revoked by a judge, two days after he was found guilty of choking and sexually assaulting his then-wife.
When politics becomes content the risks multiply Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Every press conference, reel and podcast is now a chance for politicians to connect with voters. Yet the strategy that broadens an MP's reach can also amplify their biggest mistakes.
Death on day of Telstra outage investigated by police Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Police in SA are investigating a death at a regional South Australian hospital yesterday, after Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle said an elderly person had died during the Telstra outage.
State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
An unprecedented number of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider, in which NSW stunned Queensland to win the series.
Developer plans to demolish and rebuild Brisbane's Wintergarden mall Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Developer IFM has submitted plans to demolish the "fragmented" interior of a Queen Street Mall shopping centre and replace it with two levels of shops.
Telstra outage could cost 'hundreds of millions of dollars' Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The economic cost of the Telstra network outage could run into hundreds of millions of dollars, an expert estimates.
Court told former Wagga Wagga MP was 'kept in dark' over visa scheme Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Daryl Maguire's barrister has told a jury it was "unbelievable" to think the ex NSW MP would recruit people in his electorate to take part in an allegedly fraudulent visa scheme.
Man who killed housemate found not criminally responsible Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
The Supreme Court has returned a "special verdict" in the case of a man who fatally stabbed his 61-year-old housemate with a kitchen knife.
Man, 34, charged with murder over death of girl, 17 Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026
Days after a 17-year-old girl was found dead inside a home in the remote community of Galiwin'ku, police have charged a 34-year-old man following an autopsy.
News from the BBC World Service
Why heatwaves hit women harder Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing. Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him. Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final". Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys. Met investigates donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false". 'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials. Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false". No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke Posted on Monday June 22, 2026 Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Watch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave? Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026 A look into the BBC Points West archive during the famous heatwave five decades ago. Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best. How rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since Labour came to power. Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026 The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals. How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick? Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026 Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?
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