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Takeover of rare remaining community-owned nursing home Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Locals are concerned about losing control of community-owned Proserpine Nursing Home, which may be taken over by a national operator.
Cyclist, 19, dies during Volta a Portugal after colliding with vehicle Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling is killed in a collision with a vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
Driver charged over fatal 2025 bus crash Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Police have charged the driver of a bus that crashed west of Melbourne last year, leaving a girl dead.
Live: Aussies snare crucial early wicket as Bangladesh builds lead on day three Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Australia begins day three in Darwin well behind the eight ball, in need of quick wickets to bring Bangladesh's first innings to a close. Follow live.
Skinks facing extinction find new hope away from predatory snakes Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
More than 500 endangered blue-tailed skinks are released on Horsburgh Island in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in a bid to save the species after it was almost wiped out by predatory snakes.
Magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia in the Flores region, triggering an early tsunami warning by the country's geophysics agency but posing no current threat to Australia.
Western Sydney's new $195m 'cultural institution' gets opening date Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
The $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta will open its doors to the public on November 7, becoming Western Sydney's first state cultural institution.
Artefacts from across the globe returned to southern WA Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Menang artefacts returned from museums across London, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Sydney are being showcased in a special exhibition in Albany.
Ex-minister stands by staffer's stat dec over claims of inconsistencies Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Former Tasmanian Liberal minister Jane Howlett has faced questioning over a range of potential election guidelines issues, including claims that a statutory declaration she tabled in parliament contained inconsistencies.
Hopes 'mini guts' will help researchers treat inflammatory bowel disease Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Melbourne researchers create 3D models to study treatments for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
Kumanjayi Little Baby to be remembered at funeral service today Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Hundreds of members of the Alice Springs community are expected to turn out dressed in pink to mourn Kumanjayi Little Baby at her funeral today.
Driver trapped in crashed car after alleged Melbourne carjacking Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Police say the car was being driven towards oncoming traffic on a Melbourne freeway when it collided with a van early this morning.
Banned from work, Afghan doctor fights back through teaching Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Five years ago today, Afghanistan fell back into the grips of the Taliban's extremist regime. An online friendship with a rural Australian has been one lifeline for Afghan medical doctor and secret teacher Azada.
ACT's neurodiverse community 'cautiously welcomes' autism minister Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Neurodivergent support organisations welcome the creation of a dedicated autism and neurodiversity portfolio in the ACT government, but say the government needs to work alongside neurodivergent Canberrans to improve support systems.
Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, has been found dead.
Bezos consortium enters 'definitive agreement' to buy Liverpool stake Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026
The world's fourth-most wealthiest person, Jeff Bezos, buys a minority stake in Liverpool along with a Facebook co-founder.
Community remembers those lost in one of Australia's worst mining disasters Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A new memorial installed near an abandoned mine in central Victoria remembers the 22 men who died in one of Australia's worst mining disasters.
Luxury tower 'affordability' claim rejected in landmark court ruling Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
A landmark court ruling casts doubt over Gold Coast high-rise approvals, finding luxury apartments cannot justify exceeding height limits on the basis of "housing choice and affordability".
Sydney Trains boss apologises after fallen wires cause network chaos Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
Trains will operate on schedule on Saturday morning after overhead wiring issues caused widespread delays across Sydney's network last night.
Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory Posted on Friday August 14, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, escalating his rhetoric over the vital waterway that carries a significant share of global oil supplies.
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday. Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns. Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death. Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene. BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final. Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days. Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Liverpool's owners agree to sell about a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn. Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives. I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom. 'Row professor found dead' and 'barbecue ban' Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday's death and the ban on barbecues in Britain lead Saturday's papers. How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries? Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy. Like Greg James, I lost my dog - and my grief was overwhelming and complicated Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson. Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president. Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026 A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators. What we know so far about the West Midlands fires Posted on Friday August 14, 2026 Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee. 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.
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