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Explosions rock Tehran as clerical regime vows to avenge supreme leader Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Outrage over the attack targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spilled over into neighbouring Iraq and Pakistan, where crowds attempted to storm American diplomatic missions.
How the internet reacted to Matildas 1-0 win over Philippines Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
The Matildas opened their Women's Asian Cup 2026 campaign with a win, beating the Philippines 1-0 in Perth, and the internet watched on with bated breath.
Healy scores century in ODI farewell as Aussies thrash India Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Alyssa Healy puts an exclamation mark on her ODI career, as Australia records a 185-run win over India in Hobart.
Demons premiership winner May retires from AFL 'with a heavy heart' Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Steven May, a key figure in the Demons' 2021 premiership win, announces his retirement just days out from the start of the AFL season.
Major Gulf airports damaged as flights suspended Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Australia's airports peak body has warned of "significant disruptions" to global aviation in coming days after the Middle East erupted into conflict and flights to the region were cancelled.
Fire pip Lynx in overtime to win WNBL Championship Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Townsville Fire claim their second WNBL title in four years, defeating Perth Lynx 108-105 in overtime to wrap up the grand final series in the second game.
Aussie Green hangs on to win Women's World Championship by one shot Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Hannah Green triumphs at the Women's World Championship for a second time, holding off fast-finishing American Auston Kim in Singapore.
Perth terror accused revealed as former Christian schoolboy and labourer Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Jayson Joseph Michaels, 20, left school to undertake a TAFE course in IT and worked as a labourer in Bindoon, the ABC can reveal.
Sam Kerr fires Australia to victory over the Philippines in Asian Cup opener Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don't make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium.
Question about Khamenei's death to Iran's women's football team quickly shutdown Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
As the world reacts to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian women's football team prepares to play its opening Women's Asian Cup game in Australia.
How AI is levelling the playing field in the search for our next Olympians Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
A sliding doors moment can be all it takes to put someone on the path to elite sport. But those in charge of finding our next Olympians have a "world-first" idea to change that.
SA Labor pledges to wipe public school fees as Liberals target zero ocean litter Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Labor has vowed to abolish public school fees for primary and high school students from 2027, if it's returned to Government, while the Liberal Party said it will commit $4.3 million to stop stormwater litter reaching South Australia's coastline.
Iran's leader is gone, the limits that applied to battle likely are too Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
The death of Iran's supreme leader leaves a power vacuum in a perilously unstable country. It could end with a military takeover and a new leader with a no-limits approach to war.Â
Canadian backpacker's family calls for coronial inquest after death on K'gari Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
The 19-year-old is remembered at a funeral on Vancouver Island as her parents call for an inquest into her death on Queensland's K'gari.
Iranian strikes damage Dubai airport and luxury hotel Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Iran's retaliatory strikes have damaged Dubai's international airport and the landmark sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel.
Joy and grief as Iranian Australians react to US-Israeli airstrikes Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Iranian Australians attend large gatherings around the country to mark the death of Iran's supreme leader in air strikes by the United States and Israel.
Inpex emissions 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
An independent review into oil and gas company Inpex has found widespread and persistent failures in how emissions were calculated, recorded and reported, dating back to the start of production in 2018.Â
Crocodiles spotted in Newcastle creek Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Reptile experts are searching for several juvenile freshwater crocodiles that have been spotted in a New South Wales creek.
Who in the Iranian leadership has been killed? Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
A growing list of Iran's top leadership has been reportedly killed in ongoing strikes by Israel and the United States.
A Melbourne dad was shot dead in Bali. The accused argue it was a debt 'scare' gone wrong Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026
Three Australian men are waiting to be sentenced after a months-long trial for the alleged murder of a Melbourne father. Police say it was a deliberate hit job, while the men say it wasn't intentional.
News from the BBC World Service
The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran. Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel. In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region. 'Not the Dubai we know': Residents and holidaymakers react to Iran attacks Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 One British holidaymaker called it "surreal" to see people try to enjoy themselves as smoke rises nearby. What we know so far about the US-Israeli attacks and Iran's retaliation Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases. UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says. Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks. The real winners and losers at the Brit Awards Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits. After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over? Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat. Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message. Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS? Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS. Mountaineers weigh up risks and rewards after Austrian climb ended in manslaughter conviction Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk. Why people are injecting themselves with wellness drugs 'not fit for human consumption' Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats". Would you say yes to a second-hand wedding dress? Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Researchers say many modern brides worry a pre-loved wedding dress might bring them bad luck. This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed. I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide. At least 148 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area. Trump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East. Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place. How Ayatollah Khamenei rose to power and controlled Iran for nearly 40 years Posted on Sunday March 01, 2026 Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.
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