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Israeli air strike kills Hamas leader in Gaza Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
An Israeli air-strike kills Izz al-Din Al-Beik, the head of Hamas' armed wing in the northern Gaza Strip.
Pay, rosters and future jobs at heart of WA's latest coal strike Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than 100 mine workers have gathered in Collie, accusing Chinese-owned Premier Coal and the WA government of failing to heed their concerns over pay and their future employment prospects.
'Remarkable lives': Slain police officers honoured in Canberra Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
An emotional service in Canberra for National Police Remembrance Day has honoured officers who have died in the line of duty, with new touchstones displaying the names of four officers added to the National Police Memorial.
Crossland to miss NRL GF with four-game ban for Cleary tackle Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Newcastle Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland is suspended for four games by the NRL judiciary for the tackle that left Penrith's Nathan Cleary with a broken leg.
Coward punch sentence an 'absolute load of rubbish', victim's parents say Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A teenager who left an 18-year-old with a traumatic brain injury avoids a custodial sentence over the assault.
32kg of cocaine held in Fiji court's evidence room replaced with flour Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than $10 million worth of cocaine stored at a Fiji court as evidence in a long-running drug-trafficking trial has been replaced with flour.
Borrowers again 'hit over the head' to bring inflation down Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Why is Australia stuck in an inflation problem that has sent interest rates to 15-year highs?
Foul play suspected after two bodies found on same property two weeks apart Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Police have arrested a man after two bodies were found at the same property in northern NSW two weeks apart.
Brazil beat Socceroos in fractious, entertaining clash Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The Socceroos once again gave Brazil an enormous scare, but the five-time world champions rallied to secure a 4-2 win at a packed Lang Park in Brisbane.
NDIS advocates push for alternatives to group homes Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Disability accommodation support is under federal government review to reduce NDIS costs, advocates say it should also encourage providers to expand the types of housing offered.
Missing Australian human rights activist charged in Vietnam Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Vietnamese authorities charge an Australian man and two other people with planning to carry out terrorist activities, but a pro-democracy group believes the men were abducted in an act of "transnational repression".
Newcastle paints the town red and blue ahead of Knights' grand final Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Homes and businesses across Newcastle have been painted red and blue as the city gets behind the Knights ahead of their first NRL grand final in 25 years.
'More like January than September' as SA temperature records broken Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
More than a dozen places in South Australia have recorded their hottest September day on record.
Canberra man admits 'disturbing' attack on partner equated to torture Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
The court heard Adam Britt, 41, murdered his partner, Tiffany Spence, in an attack that took place over two days to "punish her".
Silver lining for Freo captain after grand final injury nightmare Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Fremantle gets some badly needed good news in the wake of its AFL grand final disaster, confirming captain Alex Pearce will not need surgery.
Grace Tame feared for her life after abuser's posts, court hears Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Abuse survivor Grace Tame has told a Tasmanian court that she feared for her life, following tweets made by the man who sexually abused her as a child.
Getting AI 'drunk' makes it more likely to break rules, research finds Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A study finds AI models are more likely to answer harmful questions or mishandle confidential information when told to act drunk.
Dockers captain to avoid surgery after grand final injury Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce will avoid surgery and is expected to return to pre-season training after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday's dramatic AFL Grand Final loss to Brisbane.
Teen killed in western Vic crash remembered as 'bubbly' and 'bright' Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A 14-year-old who died in a horror collision in western Victoria on Sunday night while returning from a volleyball tournament has been remembered as an "amazing human being".
UK man on working holiday visa accused of drowning, beating dog to death Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026
A UK citizen on a working holiday visa has been taken into custody after allegedly drowning and beating a pet dog to death.
News from the BBC World Service
Daniel Sandford on what's next in the RAF Fairford investigation Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford explains where the investigation goes from here. OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems. Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'. Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday. Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court. 'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents. Sir Ranulph Fiennes' relatives tell BBC it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names. Snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years for child sex abuse Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010. Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers. Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides. I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money? Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader. Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok. What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases. How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU). Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal? Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government. RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 In a television interview the US secretary of state mentioned Iran, which has denied any involvement. Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped. Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off. Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026 The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
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