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Breaking: Paedophile ex-magistrate Peter Liddy leaves prison after 25 years Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
Notorious paedophile ex-magistrate Peter Liddy has taken his first steps of freedom after serving a 25-year prison term for the sexual abuse of four children.
80yo to plead guilty over Canberra car crash that killed 4yo boy Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
Police allege the woman was driving a blue hatchback when it hit the child before continuing into a shopfront at the Southlands Shopping Centre in Mawson in January this year.
'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
A new report warns of a massive pollination shortfall in Australia this year as varroa mite wipes out hives and forces beekeepers out.
MP uses parliament to reveal threats to NZYQ deportees in Nauru Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
A cohort of refugees deported to Nauru by the federal government have faced threats of violence and verbal abuse, independent MP Andrew Wilkie has revealed under parliamentary privilege.
Pentagon hires convicted January 6 rioter for national security job Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
The Trump administration has given a man who was jailed for his actions during the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot a job in the Pentagon's policy office.
PM says Australia has 'ideological disagreement' with US after it reveals anti-slavery tariff Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
The planned new tariff is to be slapped on dozens of countries that have allegedly failed to take action to prevent slavery and forced labour.Â
US House votes to rein in Trump on Iran war Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
The US House of Representatives delivers President Donald Trump a rare rebuke, voting to halt military action in his war with Iran.
Concerns raised as mining companies take local groundwater leaving towns 'vulnerable' Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
As a major miner seeks approval to extend its magnetite ore operations in regional Western Australia to 2048, shires are increasingly concerned about ensuring there's enough groundwater to go around.Â
WHO says Ebola outbreak may have started as early as January Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
Militant attacks have hampered efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.Â
Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.
'A huge gamble': How design shows choose their projects Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
A planned 12-month build that's still underway three years later is the running joke of design shows. But what happens when you're a TV producer trying to make a series of it?
Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire but Hezbollah not present at talks Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States.
Critical infrastructure in Western Sydney missing as funding plan comes to end Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
The M7-M12 interchange in Western Sydney is set to open soon, but advocates say the surrounding suburbs are still missing crucial infrastructure.
Ben went missing from his island home. His body has never been found Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
It's a tropical island, a few kilometres wide and known for being riddled with death adders. There's only one person who has ever gone missing from the island and never been found. An inquest is now trying to figure out what happened.
UN envoy intervenes in Woodside gas plant challenge Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026
An independent expert has urged Australia to "make sure that things are done properly", while Woodside pushed back against her involvement.
Injury-plagued star forced into another injury withdrawal at Roland Garros Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026
Matteo Berrettini is once again forced out of a match by injury, retiring in the second set of his French Open quarterfinal with compatriot Matteo Arnaldi.
Live: ASX falls on renewed Middle East tensions Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026
The ASX has fallen by nearly 1 per cent following Wall Street slipping overnight as hopes for a swift end to the war in Iran faded again. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.Â
Finke Desert Race legends reflect on race ahead of 50th anniversary Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026
The 460-kilometre test of skill and endurance through the central Australian outback has become one of the most famous off-road races in the world.
Elderly NSW couple stabbed, alleged intruder shot during home invasion Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026
A couple in their 70s have been critically injured and a man has been shot during a suspected home invasion in northern NSW this morning.
'Music brings people together': Choir gives a second chance at life Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026
In an unassuming building in Perth's north, the Second Chance Choir is bringing people together through music to help them put aside years of trauma, violence and substance abuse.
News from the BBC World Service
Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing. PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police. US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women. Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon. Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping attacks Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 In a statement, the US State Department said both countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage." Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation. MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event. One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island. Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears. Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same. The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs' Posted on Thursday June 04, 2026 The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers. Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes. Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025. 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents. Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early? Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests. Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose. The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026 The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
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