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Ariana Grande to take break from public life amid 'ongoing scrutiny' Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Pop star Ariana Grande is taking a step back from "public visibility" after completing her current tour, and intense and "ongoing public scrutiny" over her appearance, her representatives have told People. The Butterfly Foundation tells ABC News why this is important to acknowledge.
Boys allegedly slap swan, force it to inhale vape fumes Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Two teenage boys appear in court charged with animal cruelty after allegedly forcing a black swan to inhale fumes from a vape in a video shared on social media.
Bird flu mass mortality points to 'significant losses' for wildlife Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast.Â
Woman accused of fatally hitting pedestrian with car pleads not guilty Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
A woman charged over the death of a Canberra tourism leader near Queanbeyan almost two years ago has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death.
Queensland 'actively pursuing' allowing police to collect child suspect DNA Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
The Queensland Police Union says the "discrepancy" between how child and adult offenders' DNA is collected should be "completely removed".Â
Driver had 43 pages of offences before fatal hit-and-run crash Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
The criminal record of a 55-year-old man whose dangerous driving caused the death of a motorcyclist has been described by a judge as among the worst she has seen.
Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Canberra is one step closer to hosting an NBL team for the first time in more than two decades, the league's parent company chief executive says.
Footy club shares 'immense sadness' after 18yo fatally hit by cars Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
The Adelaide community is mourning the "heartbreaking loss" of a young footballer and apprentice who died from a Hindley Street collision on Saturday night.Â
Toll prices cut for Sydney motorists except on two major motorways Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Toll prices will be lowered on Sydney motorways including the Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel, but neither WestConnex nor NorthConnex will be included.
McIlroy headlines summer of golf with DeChambeau targeted Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
The return of grand slam winner Rory McIlroy and the first Australian PGA Championship in Sydney this century highlights a 19-event summer of golf starting this month.
Prosecutors gather volumes of evidence against Gold Coast developer Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
David McWilliams is facing 13 criminal charges relating to the alleged misuse of $10 million slated to build disability accommodation.Â
Two seriously injured in inner-Sydney building collapse Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
A man in his 60s and a man in his 30s were removed from the rubble and taken to hospital in a serious condition.
One Nation reveals Victorian state leader ahead of November election Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
One Nation reveals its upper house candidates for Victoria, with army veteran and party state president Warren Pickering set to lead the party to the upcoming state election.
Australian who died hiking US trail remembered as 'adventurous spirit' Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Family and friends of Will Standish are rallying together to bring his body home after the 28-year-old died while hiking a remote trail in the United States.Â
Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Companies like Google will have to pay a higher percentage of their ad revenue to media companies if they fail to make a deal, but have won a key concession that protects the broader revenue of their business.Â
Police lay murder charges after man found dead at Australind bus stop Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Two men in their 30s have been charged with murder after another man in his 20s was found dead in Western Australia's South West.
Mildura man sentenced for shooting neighbour's barking dog Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Former Mildura supermarket owner John Green admits repeatedly shooting his Essendon neighbour's shih tzu dog with an air rifle.Â
Company wants to turn straw into fuel to ease reliance on Middle East Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Glas Energy is planning a $400 million renewable diesel refinery, south-east of Perth, which will turn thousands of tonnes of straw into millions of litres of fuel.
13yo boy dies in crash involving suspected stolen car Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Three people have been arrested and taken to hospital under police guard after a crash that killed a 13-year-old boy at Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.
Teenager 'froze' after 'peck on the lips' by Alan Jones, court hears Posted on Monday August 03, 2026
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones arrives at court for the first day of his indecent assault and sexual touching trial.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume. 'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says. Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis. Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK. Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England. 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future. What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you? US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived. At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods. New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place. The Papers: Police warn on early release and 'le rip-off' Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some. The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. 'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak. How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026 A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences. Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year. Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children. Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display Posted on Monday August 03, 2026 The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
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