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Two men charged with murder after Melbourne CBD drive-by shooting Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
The charges follow the death of a 26-year-old Seabrook man, Kwar Ater, on Elizabeth Street earlier this month.
Maternity ward alert in growing Far North Qld measles outbreak Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
Another three locally acquired cases have been confirmed with exposure sites now including Cairns Hospital's maternity ward and areas on the Atherton Tablelands.
Musicians share how youth orchestras kick-started their careers Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025
With youth orchestras set to busk on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne this weekend, Australian musicians share how those orchestras helped shape their careers.
India hands Australia biggest ODI defeat on World Cup eve Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
A 102-run thumping, the biggest loss by runs for Australia's women's team, sets up a thrilling ODI series decider in India ahead of the Cricket World Cup.
Live: US Federal Reserve delivers first interest rate cut of year Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
A mixed session on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower after the US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by an expected 25 basis points, with Fed chair Jerome Powell citing the weak job market. Follow live.
Missing US sailor was living retirement dream of solo Pacific crossing Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Loved ones say a missing yachtsman whose abandoned boat mysteriously ran aground in Australia was on a round-the-world trip to meet a romantic interest.
'Cogs in the machine': How crucial Cats mid accepted finals heartbreak Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Tom Atkins hasn't missed a final since being dropped in the 2020 season, and the midfielder says one mindset helped him accept the heartache of that season.
Police arrest alleged Cairns shooter after large-scale manhunt Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Specialist officers have arrested Frenchville man John Willey, wanted for his involvement in an alleged shooting in the Queensland's far north.
A year into reforms, government release domestic violence progress report Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
As the state government looks back on the first year of its five-year domestic violence reform plan, experts in the field reveal what the government is doing right and where improvement is needed.
Abu Dhabi consortium drops $30b bid to take over Santos Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
The investment arm of Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company has dropped its $30 billion takeover bid for Santos.
Live: Ley 'deeply sceptical' about 2035 target Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
The opposition leader says she is "deeply sceptical" about the government's yet-to-be-released 2035 climate target, questioning what the cost will be to consumers. Follow live.
This Aussie game broke the internet. A new exhibit reveals how it was made Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
An exhibition at Melbourne's ACMI will pull back the curtain on how iconic games like Hollow Knight Silksong, Team Fortress, Neopets and Sim City were made.
Landholders capture more than 1.4m photos in wildlife diversity lesson Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Citizen scientists have collected more than 1.4 million photos and 15,000 hours of audio recordings to help shape the future of conservation management.
Against the best in the world, Australia's Gout proves he belongs Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Gout Gout could have been rattled competing against some of the world's best in the 200m at the World Athletics Championships, but powered through with an assured display beyond his years.
The stadium report came as no surprise to a government that had made up its mind Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
The fate of Hobart's proposed stadium was never tied to the planning commission's report. Not when the government had long already made up its mind.
'Groceries cheaper here': Sydney's financial gap year exodus Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
As Sydneysiders struggle with the soaring cost of living, a teacher has found financial freedom thousands of kilometres away, while a digital marketer swaps the city for the bush to save up $100,000.
In remote WA, locals say they are already experiencing climate danger Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Locals in small northern WA communities say the potential dangers identified by the Climate Risk Assessment are already starting to appear.
Man tries to stop council application to remove 'therapy' roosters Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
A South Australian council has taken a disability pensioner to court to remove his allegedly noisy roosters, but he has argued the council's application should not proceed because it is discriminatory and the birds are his "therapeutic" animals.
Farmers paid to fence off land forever for conservation Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Farmers in southern New South Wales are protecting parts of their land in perpetuity, fencing off tens of hectares for conservation.
Second Qld coal miner cuts jobs as royalties spark concerns Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025
Mining giant Anglo American confirms job cuts in Brisbane and the Bowen Basin in the wake of BHP Mitsubishi Alliance axing 750 workers.
News from the BBC World Service
King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The state visit will continue on Thursday, as it moves from a royal spectacle to political talks with PM Keir Starmer
Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south. US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". US central bank cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come. Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation. I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world". Three officers killed in Pennsylvania shooting, with two others critical Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 Officials said the suspect has been "neutralised" and there is no further threat to the public. AI can predict people's health problems, scientists say Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say. Navalny's widow says tests show he was poisoned in jail Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 Yulia Navalnaya is urging the two laboratories she says found her husband was poisoned to release their findings. Chimps drinking equivalent of a lager a day in fermented fruit, study finds Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit. Scotland's not proven verdict to be scrapped as MSPs back reforms Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished. Melania’s hat, a yellow dress and Kate’s golden gown - standout state visit looks Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage. In pictures: All the best images from the day at Windsor Castle Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle. Vintage port, a menu in French and 1,452 pieces of cutlery - a glimpse of the state banquet Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 Chicken and a special cocktail are being served, while Rupert Murdoch and Tim Cook are among the guests. Thousands gather in London to protest against visit Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 A coalition of more than 50 groups have organised a march in central London against the visit. What is the President's schedule while he's in the UK? Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. 'Trump and circumstance' and 'Maddie suspect freed' Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025 The state visit and the release of the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann make Thursday's papers. The Summer I Turned Pretty reaches emotional climax Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 Spoiler warning: The much-anticipated final episode reveals how the talked-about TV show's plot ends. A court blocked a migrant being returned to France - how much of a setback is this for No 10? Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025 The temporary decision by a High Court judge shows how complicated deportation or removal plans can be.
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