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Live: Tigers and Bombers search for rare win in Dreamtime at the 'G Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Richmond and Essendon each look to add to their lone wins of the season when they clash in Dreamtime at the 'G, while Fremantle hosts St Kilda eyeing a 10th straight win. Follow live.
Live: Desperate Bulldogs take on under-manned Storm Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The Bulldogs are on a torrid run in the NRL, but will be hopeful of a victory against an off-colour Storm side missing a number of big names due to State of Origin. Follow live.
Pacific leaders launch fuel plan amid warnings of 'prolonged' crisis Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A taskforce will see leaders get a better idea of threats to energy deliveries, while Australia and New Zealand provide expert analysis on future supply.
Mental health evidence delays sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's murderer Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The defence team for Daniel Billings has submitted evidence from a forensic psychiatrist that found he was in an "abnormal state of mind" when he killed his former partner.
Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slave Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The court heard the man had beaten the woman and deprived her of food while forcing her into unpaid labour at his home.
A woman has died after being hit by a police car. What happens now? Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A criminology expert and former police officer provides insight into what the investigation into Boksoon Kwon's death will involve.
Australian IS-linked families arrive in Damascus Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
After leaving the al-Roj refugee camp on Thursday, a group of seven Australian women and 14 children has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
'No warning': Close friend of Rottnest shark attack victim pays tribute Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The best friend of a Perth father killed by a shark off Rottnest Island says there was "absolutely no warning" before the attack.
Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The embattled carrier has announced it is ceasing some services and reducing others.
Boat driver jailed after running over swimmer who suffered 'horrific injuries' Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A woman who was likely more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit when she ran over a swimmer while driving a boat has been jailed for more than two years.Â
'Pink lady' denies drafting her own job description before council interview Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The commission was shown a text to the former chief executive of Parramatta Council from Roxanne Thornton featuring a handwritten note detailing her salary and entitlements.
Solution arrives for crash-prone 'Russian roulette' intersection Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
After almost a decade of campaigning, residents welcome safety improvements at a notorious stretch of the Princes Highway considered the most crash-prone turn-off in southern New South Wales.
Scam operations reported to be relocating across borders after crackdowns Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
A growing number of scam operations are cropping up in Sri Lanka amid sweeping crackdowns in hotspot countries elsewhere in the region.
Location of first country Victorian police academy announced Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Victoria Police announces plans to trial its first regional police training academy in Mildura next year before moving the program to other regional centres in the following years.
The Olympic past behind Tolu Koula's rise to State of Origin Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Manly speedster Tolu Koula is set to bring his pace to the Origin arena at the same stadium where his parents represented Tonga in the Sydney Olympics.Â
Albury Wodonga Health executive exodus continues as board chair departs Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The exodus of executives is continuing at embattled Albury Wodonga Health, with the board chair announcing he will not be seeking reappointment when his term ends.
Woman who died in house fire 'rejected' accused murderer, court hears Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The prosecution alleges the 62-year-old farmstay guest was "unable to cope" after the deceased declined to enter into a romantic relationship with him.
Investigation into King Charles's brother, Andrew, will be lengthy, UK police say Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers say, after his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offence that can include sexual impropriety.Â
Pair jailed for manslaughter of man shot in head Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
Two people have been jailed for their role in the shooting death of 25-year-old Thor Morgan, who was attacked in a suburban Toowoomba street in 2022.
Stephen Colbert wraps up Late Show with Paul McCartney and a fake pope Posted on Friday May 22, 2026
While Colbert's CBS network came in for plenty of jibes over the course of the episode, it was a largely apolitical affair, with attacks on US President Donald Trump ditched in favour of joy, jokes and songs.
News from the BBC World Service
Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The BBC has spoken to parents of some of the children who survived the knife attack, who believe they have been given insufficient support because of the anonymity order. Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The former prince was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work". Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK. Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies' Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression". 'Monitoring the situation': Why young men are drawn to prediction markets Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices". Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum. Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The singer says she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after doctors gave her the news. 'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first day Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday. Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel and keeping her Bafta in the basement Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet. 'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego. Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point? Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge". Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons. The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret' Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 New figures show falling migration levels and Aston Villa fans return to Birmingham leads Friday's papers. Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The host joined Sir Paul and the band to close out the show with a performance of the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye. Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country. Dover queues begin in first holiday getaway since new EU border checks Posted on Friday May 22, 2026 It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.
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