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Vaccine clinic opens after four teens infected in measles outbreak Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
A temporary vaccination service has been set up for a school community in Adelaide's southern suburbs after four students tested positive for measles.
'Cynical' Freo coach bemoans how long AFL took with Neale reprieve Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says he was 'cynical' about the Lachie Neale case, suggesting the reprieve should have come earlier in the week.
Fagan's future undecided as Lions focus on making grand final history Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Chris Fagan will again wait until after the grand final to confirm his future as he stands poised to join one of AFL coaching's most select clubs.
Thousands of Queensland child safety workers to walk off the job Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Employees are set to bring air mattresses to local members of parliament's offices to highlight cases in which children have spent the night in government offices waiting for suitable placement to be found.
Standing room only as AFL grand final parade kicks off Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Interstate footy fans flooded Melbourne Park as Brisbane and Fremantle prepare to play in the grand final tomorrow.
Australians urged to get free flu jab as season peaks later than usual Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Influenza cases are peaking unusually late in the year in Australia, so if you haven't had your flu jab this season, it's actually not too late.
What scares 'Argentina's Mary Shelley'? Australian suburbia at night Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Mariana Enriquez is a leading voice in the gothic fiction scene, with her stories confronting the crimes of Argentina's dictatorship. One of those stories is the basis of a new mini-series, My Sad Dead.
Cowboys blueprint offers NRL expansion hope for Queensland Heartland Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
With more than 6,000 junior players across the region and a long history of producing elite talent, the Queensland Heartland Bid is drawing on the ingredients that helped establish the North Queensland Cowboys.
For so long an underdog, front-running Freo ready to claim first flag Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
After years of being an underdog and an afterthought in AFL premiership talks, Fremantle is ready to take centre stage with its breakthrough triumph.
Prosecutors drop abuse charge against Adelaide child protection worker Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Hannah Joyce Neale appeared in court today where the prosecution withdrew a charge of sexual abuse of a child, which meant she is no longer facing any criminal charges.
Police charged four people after man shot walking near bushland Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Three men and a woman will face the Fremantle Magistrates Court charged with attempting to kill a 37-year-old man in Hamilton Hill in Perth's south.
Tasmanian Liberals to have conscience vote on banning conversion practices Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirms the conscience vote on the issue as Liberal MPs Felix Ellis and Michael Ferguson say they will be voting "no".
Original Wallace & Gromit puppets auctioned to raise funds for 'emerging filmmakers' Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
The original Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Feathers McGraw puppets have been auctioned to help fund "opportunities for emerging filmmakers".
Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 rally dies Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
The 76-year-old was struck in the arm and abdomen at the event in Butler, Pennsylvania — the wounds leaving him with lingering injuries that forced him to walk with a cane.
Viral squishy toy trend putting children in hospital with burns Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Squishy toys are a must-have for many kids, but dangerous counterfeits are entering the market, with a social media trend causing severe burns.
Albanese laments 'breakdown' of global rules in major UN speech Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
The prime minister tells the UN climate change and AI are key challenges demanding urgent global cooperation, just two days after Donald Trump told the same forum that both concerns were a "hoax".
Retiring Dolphin lauded as one of NRL's toughest ahead of prelim final Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
The Dolphins preliminary final against the Roosters could be the last match of Ray Stone's NRL career, and he is set to go down swinging regardless of the result.
Former AFL star 'shattered' as partner dies two days after giving birth Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
Hutchings says his partner Hannah died just two days after achieving her dream of becoming a mother.
Eight USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted suicide on extended deployment Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
The US Navy secretary reveals eight sailors tried to take their life while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group during its recent record-setting time at sea.
New generation of students carries Tongan culture forward Posted on Friday September 25, 2026
A new generation of students from north-west Victoria is learning about their culture and taking it to the Melbourne stage.
News from the BBC World Service
Watch: The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go? Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington. Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday. Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new test Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty. Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards". New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage. Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere. Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people. Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to White House dinner despite judge's order Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order. Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community". 'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family. Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says. Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion. Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy. Here's why Trump's been so keen on Xi's visit Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why. Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing. 'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5? Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back? Weekly quiz: Who did Ella Langley beat to make US charts history? Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars. The Papers: 'Xi urges rivals to coexist in peace' and 'It's on at last' Posted on Friday September 25, 2026 Many of the papers include photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the White House. Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack Posted on Thursday September 24, 2026 Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
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