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Disgraced footballer Nicky Winmar removed from AFL Hall of Fame Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Winmar was found guilty earlier this month of three counts of unlawful assault and common law assault.
Father of murdered carer wins workplace injury claim Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Tony Ticehurst has won his workplace compensation case against Peabody Energy, with the judge noting his murdered daughter Molly was helping care for him before her death.
Woman with alleged links to Islamic State needs medical help, court told Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A woman who was arrested over alleged links to the Islamic State terror group upon her arrival in Sydney has been denied bail for a second time, despite her lawyer saying she needed treatment for "significant psychological damage".
The sledge that helped lighten Diamonds camp after brutal grand final Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side.Â
University of Melbourne defends management of antisemitism on campus Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A royal commission has heard the University of Melbourne has been improving its processes for students to make complaints in the wake of antisemitic experiences by staff and students which escalated in 2024.Â
Sydney childcare abuse investigation expands to South Australia Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A federal police investigation into an alleged childcare abuser has expanded to a remote Indigenous community in South Australia.
Parklands chop won't stop despite petition triggering parliamentary inquiry Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Acting Premier Kyam Maher says works for the golf course redevelopment and MotoGP will continue despite a petition attracting 13,500 signatures.
Why 10 years later stadiums are still a major bugbear of the AFLW Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The AFL has introduced four double-headers this season, meaning games will be played at bigger venues, while the league remains steadfast on boutique grounds for standalone matches.
Man denied assisted dying wins partial victory in early test of ACT law Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A tribunal has ruled on a man's bid to overturn his rejection from the ACT's assisted dying scheme in one of the first tests of how people can challenge such decisions.
Boy, 5, dies after being hit by 4WD in suburban Perth Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A five-year-old boy dies and a 48-year-old woman is critically injured after being struck by a four-wheel drive outside a park in Cloverdale in Perth's south-east,
Melbourne home sprayed with bullets for second time in a week Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A shooter opened fire on Kealba home, in one of two drive-by shootings in Melbourne's north-west overnight.
Scam compounds uncovered in Timor-Leste Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Police in Timor-Leste uncover a major international scam centre in the country, arresting more than 300 Chinese, Indonesian and Cambodian nationals in raids across the capital, Dili.
Comm Games 'might look a little different' for swim star after broken back Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Mollie O'Callaghan reveals she has defied doctors' diagnoses to swim at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships despite spinal fractures and a shoulder injury.
'Garbage guts' tree frog catches and eats sunbird Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
A Townsville gardener was watering her garden when she witnessed a white-lipped tree frog catch a sunbird mid-flight.
The bittersweet reality of becoming an empty-nester Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Experts say there can be unexpected grief for parents that comes from children leaving home.Â
Death of man experiencing homelessness in rural town prompts call for help Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Millicent residents say they are concerned for the welfare of dozens of people sleeping rough in town.
Former ACT politician to stand trial on grooming charges Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Former ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay is committed to stand trial for allegedly grooming a teenage boy between 2022 and 2025.
Moira Deeming makes last-ditch plea to Liberal Party to retain candidacy Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Victorian MP Moira Deeming faces being disendorsed as a Liberal candidate for refusing to apologise to former party leader Matthew Guy, after accusing him of assaulting her at a community event in May.
Kangaroo carrying 'little joey' shot with arrow, triggering search Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
Community members search for the injured animal, which was spooked off before wildlife volunteers could help.
One-way 'speedboats with explosives' launched by US for first time Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026
The United States is using one-way drone boats in combat against Iran for the first time in its military history. A defence expert says America is catching on to this "cheaper and more effective" tactic employed by Iran and Ukraine.
News from the BBC World Service
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it? Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports. Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday. Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains. BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says. Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister. I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever. Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals. Spain into World Cup final after victory over France Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas. 'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off. I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash? From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2026 The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver? Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026 Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
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