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Three easy spring-cleaning jobs you can quickly tick off the to-do list Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Cleaning experts say spring cleaning doesn’t need to involve hours of labour. Try these simple tasks for a home refresh.
Consultant wife of ICAC figure asked to explain $660k payment Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The wife of a key figure in a NSW corruption watchdog inquiry was paid more than $660,000 over a two-and-a-half-year period in which she worked an average of 16 hours a week, the probe has heard.
McKeown says she has 'a lot of work to do' to reclaim world records Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Australia’s five-time Olympic champion was sidelined from the recent Commonwealth Games with glandular fever and a broken wrist, but now she’s relishing the challenge of having to "chase" her competitors.Â
Breaking: First H5N1 bird flu detection confirmed in Australian dolphin Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
South Australian authorities confirm the country's first H5N1 bird flu in a common dolphin, which was found dead on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
High-profile married man's name to remain suppressed in Cairns extortion case Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Media organisations, including the ABC, applied to the Supreme Court for a judicial review of the non-publication order originally made in the Cairns Magistrates Court in late May.
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Police scale back aerial search as plane crash debris found on sea floor Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Aerial searches for missing pilot Bob Bramley in the remote Northern Territory are scaled back as police refocus their efforts on targeted dives near the crash site off Groote Eylandt.
Man arrested over Sydney kebab shop gangland shooting Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in relation to an attempt to kill a Sydney underworld figure last year.
Mayor wants apology from media after copping disorderly behaviour fine Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
A mayor who was fined for disorderly behaviour at a tropical island bar has refused to apologise for his conduct and has instead slammed the media.
Notorious child killer's cause of death released by SA coroner Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
A mandatory inquest delivers its findings into the death of South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem, who was convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Richard Kelvin.
'Kick in the guts': Woolworths confirms it will no longer buy Tasmanian beef Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Woolworths confirms it will no longer sell Tasmanian beef in the state or the mainland from 2027, a move cattle farmers say is a "kick in the guts".
ACT Greens say bond transfer scheme would prevent 'doubling up' for moving renters Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The ACT Greens say the current system where som renters must pay for an extra bond before their old one is returned has made moving home unaffordable for many Canberrans.
Min Woo leads after flying start at Tour playoff finale Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Australia's Min Woo Lee shoots an 8-under-par 62 in the first round to lead the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. Â
Bowen says 'no carve-outs' after Queensland claims data centre win Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Queensland and the Northern Territory will not have control over how data centres are powered, the federal government insists, declaring there will be "no exceptions and no carve-outs" under its renewables plan.
Hillcrest jumping castle inquest date set almost five years after deadly event Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
A coronial inquest into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy that killed six children and left three others seriously injured will officially begin next month.
Embattled travel giant repaying tens of millions to overcharged clients Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Corporate Travel Management is refunding clients after it was revealed the company had failed to pass on margins and rebates relating to suppliers including hotels and airlines.
Mother stabbed in Melbourne's CBD says no words can describe family's fear Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
Cherie Holt has spoken about "one of the worst moments" of her family's lives after the alleged unprovoked attack on her and her sick son.
Disgraced footballer Nicky Winmar appealing jail term for assault Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The footballer was removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame and had his statue taken down from Perth Stadium after being found guilty.
Water bottle, plastic bag 'poncho' may not have been Celine's, coroner finds Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
A coroner recommends Tasmania Police look into formalising the use of private search groups in missing person investigations as she releases her findings into Celine Cremer's death.
One Nation's state leader wants NSW to be more like Texas and Florida Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The NSW One Nation leader promises to reverse bans on uranium mining and nuclear energy, invest in coal-fired power and slash regulation to get "out of the way of business".
Bogie triple murder accused denies shooting family Posted on Friday August 28, 2026
The grazier accused of a triple murder at Bogie in north Queensland in 2022 has been cross-examined by prosecutors.Â
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Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video. Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency. Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers. NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week. What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed. Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend. Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI. Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military. Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward. Former British-Israeli Hamas hostage married in Tel Aviv Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Emily Damari married partner Dami Amit in a ceremony held in Tel Aviv on Thursday. What we know so far Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. 'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes. Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing. Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026 BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war. Jacob Elordi on why The Dog Stars had him asking 'What am I missing' in life? Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Sir Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world. I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control. The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs' Posted on Friday August 28, 2026 Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".
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