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Player prepares for World Cup after career reshaped by injury Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Bryce Crane thought his rugby league career was over after being injured in a tackle, but is instead lining up for Australia in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.
Is it time the CLP stops blaming Labor for the NT's problems? Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Country Liberal Party politicians have referred to former Labor governments 443 times over six days of parliamentary sittings this month.
Breaking: Perth man, 22, charged with planning terrorist attack Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A 22-year-old Perth man has been charged with preparing for a terrorist attack after being arrested by WA's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
Ex-Sydney childcare worker charged with 200 more abuse offences Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A former worker at a childcare centre in Sydney's inner west faces more than 200 child abuse offences, following a four-year investigation.
Free hearing bus helping 2,000 kids faces closure as funding ends Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A free hearing test diagnosed Eli Wright with a cyst that was millimetres away from his brain. But the service that helped him is facing closure.
Patterson's failed appeal leaves few legal avenues for the mushroom killer Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Victoria's highest court has upheld Erin Patterson's convictions for the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Few legal options now remain for the killer.
Dream shakes off scheduling controversy to force WNBA Finals decider Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The WNBA Finals will go to a deciding game seven for the first time after Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream scored a dominant lunchtime win over Golden State.
'Cold and calculating' Erin Patterson has sentence increased Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Erin Patterson lodged an appeal against her convictions over the deaths of three relatives who died after eating beef Wellingtons that contained death cap mushrooms.
Youth want a voice amid controversial fracking and mining proposals Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
As proposals to mine and frack are put forward in regional Australia, young people say their voices are going unheard.
Youth theatre raises more than $68k to carry forward 50-year legacy Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Shopfront Arts Co-Op, Australia's oldest and only youth-owned and led theatre, celebrated 50 years this month with an act-a-thon fundraiser and youth conference at the Sydney Opera House.
The thunderstorm that arrives like clockwork at 3pm every day Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
The northern wet season has officially commenced, coinciding with the annual arrival of the Top End's largest resident.
Permit seeks higher antibiotic dosage for diseased Tasmania salmon Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
An animal health company has applied to "increase the dose rate" of the controversial antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farms, the federal regulator has confirmed.
Live: Impassive Erin Patterson told she will die in jail after appeal rejected Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Victoria's highest court has increased Erin Patterson's jail term to life in prison without parole and dismissed an appeal against her murder convictions. Follow live.
Australia sitting on unused goldmine of old gigantic tyres Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
With global rubber consumption set to exceed production this year, recyclers say the 110,000 tonnes of mining tyres buried each year represent millions in potential revenue.
For the fans who became heroes, Samoa vs Tonga is bigger than a grand final Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Ahead of the latest instalment of their timeless rivalry, a new generation of Samoan and Tongan stars have transformed from fans into the new heroes of their nation.
Last drinks called as council prepares to demolish town's only pub Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
The Robinvale Hotel, which caught light in 2015 and has sat gutted and derelict in the town's CBD, is set for demolition.
Live: One Nation accuses PM of playing 'dirty games' with staffing Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
One Nation senator Sean Bell says the prime minister should not be determining staffing levels for other parties, after Anthony Albanese offered One Nation senator David Farley extra support. Follow live.
Live: ASX edges up despite $US500b Alphabet share slump overnight Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
The Australian share market has edged higher despite a $US500 billion Alphabet share slump overnight. Follow live.
Controversial goldmine subject of new Aboriginal protection applications Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
Fresh Aboriginal protection applications have been submitted as the battle to protect the Belubula headwaters from a goldmine's tailings dam continues.
First Guardian investors dealt another 'utterly devastating' blow Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026
First Guardian investor Melinda Kee is one of thousands of investors who have received the devastating news that they may not be able to recover the millions of dollars they invested in the scheme that later collapsed.
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Watch: Life and career of iconic actor Sir Patrick Stewart Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Over seven decades, Sir Patrick received multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. 'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track. Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue. Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses". Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode? What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but says backlash was traumatic Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash. Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority. Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down. Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists. Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise. Young athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain. We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them. The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay' Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers. Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene? Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends. Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant. Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders. Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears. Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026 Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
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