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New Fremantle Traffic Bridge to open ahead of schedule Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The new bridge is set to open before the end of the year, months ahead of schedule, with locals and businesses saying the impact has been better than expected.
The final films of Race Around the World. Spoiler: Winner revealed Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
After 100 days on the road, the winner of Race Around the World has been crowned. Catch up on the final week's films.
Taylor Swift songs removed from Donald Trump social media posts Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Despite their long-running feud with the pop superstar, the Trump White House and campaign had used several Swift tracks in TikTok videos, including the 2020 song August for a video showing the US president and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks.
Blues start AFLW season with 26-point win over Saints Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Carlton has held off a St Kilda fightback to claim the opening win of the new AFLW season by 26 points in an entertaining game that made a case for more double header fixtures.
Body found in suitcase in southern NSW Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The body of a person, believed to be female, has been found in a suitcase at Oallen, about 60 kilometres south-east of Goulburn.
Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.
'Mind-blowing' near misses along Adelaide rail lines prompt plea to pedestrians Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Videos captured along Adelaide's suburban train lines of near misses involving pedestrians, including one in which a person dived out of the way at the last moment, have prompted warnings from transport authorities.
'Not good enough': Phone network down for thousands of FNQ residents Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Some residents in remote parts of Far North Queensland have not had telecommunications since Saturday evening, as Telstra works to restore services.
Rally demands more police after death of shopkeeper in Melbourne's west Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Community members have rallied in Sunshine to demand stronger bail laws and more police on the beat after the death of Van Viet Truong.
Body found in search for missing swimmer at North Wollongong Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Belongings found on a popular beach sparks search for missing swimmer who failed to return from the water.
What we know about Trump's new US ambassador to Australia Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The new US ambassador to Australia, David Brat, says critical minerals, commercial diplomacy and defence cooperation are his top priorities in Canberra.
Rising Aussie UFC star calls for tougher fighters after first-round win Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Australian Quillan Salkilld wins his first UFC main event, defeating Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in Las Vegas.
Trump is not shy of collecting spoils, and the US presidency has plenty Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The US president's most-recent filings indicate he pocketed more than $US2.2 billion last year through ventures ostensibly run by his family.
Regional general store closing after larger competitors arrive Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
After 102 years, the South West's historic Vasse General Store is closing its doors amid staunch retail competition in the growing residential area.Â
Raiders bemoan 'f***ing brain explosion' as their season ends Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The Dragons beat the Sharks 24-16 in a thrilling derby victory at Kogarah, as the Knights end the Raiders season with a victory following a "brain explosion" from a key Canberra forward.
Australia's 999th Wallaby on his injury-riddled road to Test debut Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Isaac Henry will run the prospect of fresh ink past his wife but is otherwise assured he can make a permanent Wallabies mark after a hard-earned debut in Osaka.
Live: Blues plant one foot in the AFL finals as Saints lose star to hamstring Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Carlton plants one foot in the AFL finals series with a statement victory over the Saints at Docklands. Follow live.
Armed officers to bolster security at Melbourne hospitals under opposition proposal Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Victoria's opposition is pledging to deploy armed law enforcement officers in major hospitals around the state in a bid to curb violence.
New attempt to revive smelter conditional on environmental concession Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
The union representing workers at Australia's last manganese smelter says there are parties interested in taking over the site, days after the business was placed in liquidation.
Inside this street food market are signs of a crashing currency Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026
Indonesia's rupiah has fallen to historic lows against the US dollar, causing damage "in most of the economy", analysts say.Â
News from the BBC World Service
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai. Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy". How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank. Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame? Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month. Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight. Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years. Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope Posted on Saturday August 08, 2026 The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate. Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money. Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup' Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion. Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank. What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day? Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing. Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino. More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains. Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford. Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme. What do Clacton voters want from their next MP? Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls. Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026 Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise. 'Minion Man' paints over estate's obscene graffiti Posted on Tuesday August 04, 2026 Martin Withers earned his nickname after painting bollards to look like the famous yellow Minions.
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