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Katherine residents gather en masse to protest rolling youth crime spree Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Some Katherine residents are calling for a youth curfew to be imposed after a group of joy-riding youths nearly collided with a mother and her 2-year-old daughter while they were driving home yesterday.
Do dolphins grieve the way humans do? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A dolphin mother has carried its calf's remains for 11 days in what researchers believe could potentially reveal something new about dolphin mourning.
Live: Lions and Hawks in blockbuster, Cats name player in concussion drama Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Defending premiers Brisbane Lions host Hawthorn in a Friday night blockbuster at the Gabba, as Geelong makes a move in the midst of its concussion scandal. Follow live.
Perth business claims $250k loss over Metronet works disruption Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A Perth business owner says years of railway construction work have cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Artwork riffing on Renaissance painting and George Orwell wins $100k Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Ryan Presley has won the top prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for an oil painting riffing on Renaissance art.
Nicole Kidman delivers message to former school on 150th anniversary Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Lane Cove Public School students put out an appeal inviting Nicole Kidman to their 150th birthday celebrations. The famous actress couldn't make it in the flesh, but she did send a message from Greece.
China accused as Pacific nations block statement condemning missile test Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Naoero and Kiribati stir frustration at the opening day of the Pacific Islands Forum by blocking a regional statement criticising China's ballistic missile test.
Concerns planned boot camps may allow child abuse to go unreported Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The Queensland government wants to allow Circuit Breaker Program operators to not report child harm if doing so would incriminate themselves. Welfare groups are concerned this would leave children vulnerable to abuse.
ACCC launches inquiry into food labelling claims after Four Corners investigation Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
Top Perth school suspends students over antisemitic group chat Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Students have been suspended from the prestigious Wesley College in South Perth for using “antisemitic language and memes” to target a peer.
New jumper revealed as NRL grants Perth Bears salary concessions Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The NRL says the Perth Bears can leave some player wages outside its salary cap as it pursues a marquee signing.
Pharmacist denies conflict of interest with man behind Essendon doping scandal Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A Darwin pharmacist is facing a tribunal over allegations he inappropriately dispensed performance-enhancing drugs and did so on the basis of a conflict of interest with the man at the centre of the Essendon football club doping scandal.
Men to be offered prostate screening from age 45 under new guidelines Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
New guidelines released today will change the way men are screened for prostate cancer and lead to less invasive testing.
Family of young woman killed in Cairns crash thank community for support Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Savannah Spence Paige's family say they are "beyond devastated" after the 25-year-old's death in this week's horrific road crash. She is being remembered for having had a "smile that lit up every room".
Live: Warriors dominate in heavyweight clash, Panthers lose captain to injury Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The New Zealand Warriors have produced one of the best halves of rugby league this season to take a big lead over Penrith, while the Panthers sweat on the fitness of its captain. Follow live.
Visa overstayers to have work rights revoked if asylum claim rejected Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
The federal government is expected to take a hard line on temporary visas as it continues to consider ways to reduce Australia's migration figures.
Woman jailed for lighting fire that gutted Karrakatta Cemetery chapel Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
A woman who set fire to a chapel in Perth's main cemetery, causing more than $3 million damage and widespread disruption, is sentenced to five years in prison.
Man killed in suspected dog attack may have been an intruder, police say Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Police are investigating whether a man suspected of being mauled to death by dogs at a property in Sydney's south-west was an intruder.
Drug trafficker takes fight to freeze eggs while in prison to High Court Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Rachel Smith, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking, requested leave to freeze her eggs while incarcerated.
Racism, hate after Voice referendum caused 'untold harm', inquiry hears Posted on Friday August 07, 2026
Aboriginal community-controlled organisations have told the federal racism inquiry that racial bias on the part of child protection workers and police is harming First Nations women and children.
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Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time. England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month. Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town. Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m. How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil. Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship. Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around? First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening? Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026 A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences. Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car? Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026 Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys. UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down' Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers. Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements. Watch: Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music. Wildfire-ravaged habitats in Wales could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer. Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like. Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses Posted on Thursday August 06, 2026 Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence. ‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Washington neighbourhood devastated by fires Posted on Friday August 07, 2026 Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.
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