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French burglar used ChatGPT to locate Canberra home with luxury goods Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
The crime began with photos of designer items posted on social media in Australia and ended with the arrest of four French men at a KFC in Sydney, fresh court documents show.
Former childcare worker's husband avoids jail for sharing child exploitation material Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Ronald Houghton received a suspended jail term after he was caught bragging to undercover officers about his experience abusing children in an online chat.
Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcome private ownership to the competition.
Court ruling clears way for 124-home Byron Shire development Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Opponents of a controversial housing development in northern New South Wales will have a week to appeal a Federal Court ruling before excavators start digging up the site.
Leaked text reveals Australia's $980 million commitment to Solomon Islands Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Australia and Solomon Islands have reached an in-principle agreement over a new treaty, with a leaked text message from a high-ranking official outlining the lengths Canberra will go to to get the deal done.
Fourth Tasmanian road fatality in a week sparks police plea Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A fourth fatality on Tasmanian roads within a week has led police to call for drivers to be safe "every time they travel".
A Clockwork Orange to come to stage in eerily prescient adaptation Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A fire wiped out Belvoir St Theatre's warehouse and workshop in June. Now the company is in the rebuild phase as it launches its 2027 season.
'Notorious' fugitive Sydney developer's daughter avoids jail over loan deception Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Ashlyn Nassif has been sentenced to a six-month community corrections order with no supervision after pleading guilty in June to publishing false misleading material to obtain advantage.
11 killed in avalanche on Russian peak Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Eleven people have died in an avalanche that swept through one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus.
Man killed after being run over by garbage truck in suburban Perth Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A 70-year-old man has died after being run over by a garbage truck in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, with neighbours remembering as a quiet, sweet person.Â
Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator to be in debt until 2052, inquiry hears Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
In the wake of the bungled Spirit of Tasmania replacement project, ferry operator TT-Line says it expects to stay in debt for an estimated 26 years.
Radiohead announce 16 Australian shows for 2027 Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
The hugely influential British band will visit Australia for the first time in 15 years in May next year.
University regulator finds ANU breached national standards Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
The Australian National University has fallen short of national tertiary education standards and must now satisfy governance conditions to maintain its registration.
Man with broken hip waits for hours at RFDS base before hospital admission Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A Mount Gambier man says he spent hours waiting in agony with a broken hip at a Royal Flying Doctors Service facility and outside a hospital before he was eventually admitted for major surgery.
V'landys accuses NRL players of 'not telling truth' on rule confusion Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
As multiple players around the NRL call out the confusion about rule changes, Peter V'landys says there is no problem.
Mum of five repeatedly begged for medication in custody, inquest hears Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A First Nations mother of five repeatedly begged prison officials for her medications and was discharged from hospital after a suicide attempt without a mental health review, a coronial inquest heard today. The inquest will look at whether the healthcare she received met community standards.
$58m Aboriginal cultural centre opens at Darwin Waterfront Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
A $58 million centre showcasing the culture, history and art of Darwin's traditional owners, the Larrakia people, has opened its doors to the public, more than two decades since the idea was first developed.
Australian Navy saves Canadian sailor from sinking catamaran in Indian Ocean Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Australian authorities executed the textbook helicopter rescue after the Canadian sailor's vessel began taking on water 1,000 kilometres south-east of Christmas Island.
Ash falls over Jakarta as stranded Australians wait for flights home Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
An Australian trapped in Jakarta due to a volcanic eruption says there is ash falling from the sky and updates from Qantas about flights have stopped.
Graziers under transmission line launch bid to quash energy zone Posted on Monday September 07, 2026
Landholders launch legal action in the NSW Supreme Court, hoping to overturn the declaration of the New England renewable energy zone.
News from the BBC World Service
Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The government condemned "the intimidating and thuggish behaviour" of the demonstrators. Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs as it faces tough competition Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles. New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials. Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority. BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer. Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks. 'The man who drugged and raped me was freed from prison and went on to kill' Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 One of Richard Scatchard's victims says his killing of Kelly Faiers in 2023 could have been avoided. One million people to receive one-off pension top-up payment Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC. Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday. New Inbetweeners film confirmed by Netflix as lead stars return Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Netflix has confirmed the original stars of the coming-of-age sitcom are set to reprise their roles for the film. Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography. How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe? Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties. Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success. The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs' Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia. Smaller rugby ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job' Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion. Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period. Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says. Probe begins into why Amazon cargo plane overran Miami runway Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Five people are dead and five others injured after an aircraft overran the runway, hit vehicles and caught fire. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill nine Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school Posted on Monday September 07, 2026 The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
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