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Council flags safety crackdown after e-scooter death Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A WA council extends its contract with a rental e-scooter company but flags its plan for a safety crackdown.
Sydney's worst hotspots for microplastic pollution revealed Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Microplastic pollution on Sydney's beaches and harbour shorelines has tripled in the past three years, according to a report, much of it from sources of "preventable losses".
Gauff backed by ex-players after smashing racquet at Australian Open Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Former world number one Andy Roddick is among those supporting Coco Gauff after footage was shown of her smashing a racquet at the Australian Open.
Tony Abbott privately urges conservatives to unite against Ley Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has intervened in the Liberal leadership race, urging conservatives to unite behind either Angus Taylor or Andrew Hastie in their bid to oust Sussan Ley from the top job.
Perth's Invasion Day rally 'explosives' scare hasn't been declared terrorism. Here's why Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Identifying ideological motivations behind attacks is critical to separating terrorism from other events just designed to cause fear, an extremism expert told the ABC.Â
Perth mayor flags CCC involvement over leaked council report Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds rejects a ratepayer's motion of no confidence in his leadership at a public meeting, and raises the prospect of CCC involvement over how a workplace culture report was leaked to media.
Man charged with hate speech hailed 'life-long bonds' with Neo-Nazis Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Brandan Koschel had posted blurred images of himself standing next to prominent Neo-Nazis on a social media account earlier this month.
Brisbane house prices forecast to rise by 20pc in two years, report finds Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Brisbane's property hot run is set to continue, with house prices set to increase by almost 20 per cent over next two years, a KPMG report has found.
Daylesford crash driver must give evidence at inquest, coroner rules Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
A Victorian coroner has ruled that a driver with diabetes who ploughed into a crowd outside a regional pub, killing five people, will be compelled to give evidence at an inquest.
Bare shelves, cabinets as jeweller on popular strip ransacked Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Thieves target a Mt Lawley jewellery store in a brazen early morning ram raid, leaving empty cabinets and a trail of destruction in their wake. Â
Breaking: Inflation hotter than forecast at end of 2025 Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Inflation rose at the end of 2025, picking up more than forecast. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8 per cent annually in December, up from 3.4 per cent in the year to November, adding to rate hike expectations.
Vine won Tour Down Under with broken wrist after kangaroo crash Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Tour Down Under champion Jay Vine won the event with a fractured wrist suffered in a crash with kangaroos, his team reveals.
Tongans frustrated at 'extreme' restrictions on entering US Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
The United States bars Tongans from short-term visits or travel for tourism and business purposes, saying too many are overstaying their visas. Â
Morrison's plan to reform Islamic teaching 'worth looking at', Liberal says Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg says Australian Muslims need to take some responsibility for extremist incidents and that a proposal for a register of Islamic preachers is worth considering.
Live: Rybakina powers into Australian Open semifinals Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are among the big names in action on day 11 at the Australian Open as we fast approach the business end of the tournament. Follow the action in our live blog.
Diamonds bolster defence for Jamaica series as Commonwealth Games loom Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Australia's netball hierarchy settles on a replacement for an injured defender ahead of the Diamonds' three-Test series against Jamaica.
TikTok settles as social media giants face trial over youth addiction claims Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
TikTok agrees to settle a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction, the same day the trial was due to start against Meta and YouTube.
Researchers discover 'potentially habitable' Earth-sized planet candidate Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
An international team of astronomers led from regional Queensland finds an exoplanet 150 light-years away with a 50 per cent chance of having liquid water on its surface.
Air safety experts assess scene of Gold Coast fatal light plane crash Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
The aircraft came down shortly after take-off from the Jacobs Well Airstrip on Tuesday killing 73-year-old pilot Greg Ackman and his male passenger.
These young people love their regional communities. That's why they're pushing for change Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
Jayden is helping youth go from feeling "lost, angry and unheard" to "proud strong and seen". He's one of our 2026 Trailblazers, announced today.
News from the BBC World Service
Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018. Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led MInnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there. Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis? Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies. Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month. Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners. EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading. British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland. 'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month. Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars. Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate. King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Palace Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 King Charles III hosted the reception to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with survivors honoured in a series of specially commissioned portraits. Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon. Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents. The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale' Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages. AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s. A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady? Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 The wife of disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing court on a raft of her own charges. 'What if I just started shouting?' - when to worry about intrusive thoughts Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026 Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help. Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames. Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island. One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations Posted on Tuesday January 27, 2026 The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.
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