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'This is nuts': Frantic emails reveal SA Electoral Commission's election day chaos Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
The South Australian Electoral Commission was trying to find staff to manage polling booths only hours before election day, with internal messages revealing the extreme pressure officials were under.
Swans show what 'Bloods' culture is supposed to look like in Brisbane boilover Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Many questions were asked about Sydney's famed culture in the wake of the Pullman Hotel scandal. As the finals got underway, the players showed exactly what it is supposed to look like on the field.Â
Call for rezoning rethink to protect endangered parrots in Sydney's inner west Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
There are calls to scale up housing closer to the Burwood North Sydney Metro Station, instead of constructing eight to 12-storey apartments neighbouring an endangered bird habitat.
Man shot dead outside property in Melbourne's north Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Police appeal for witnesses to come forward after a man was shot outside a property in Thomastown on Sunday night.
Brisbane drivers using everyday items to avoid camera-issued parking fines Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Some Brisbane drivers are obscuring their licence plates to avoid parking fines as council rakes in almost $35 million in 2026 so far.
Spring showers possible for parts of Queensland Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Showers are expected across the east coast on Tuesday as fire crews continue to monitor and contain a number of blazes in parts of the state.
Iran threatens 'more painful response' to any further US strikes Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Iranian and US forces exchanged fire on Saturday in the contested waters of the Strait of Hormuz.Â
'Owe my life to you': Driver stops to pull rival out of flaming Ferrari Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
A young Dutch racer is being hailed as a "superhero" after stopping on a racetrack to help pull a fellow competitor out of his flaming car.Â
Concerns new west Melbourne housing too close to pokies Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Deer Park residents are worried a plan to build 500 homes on the doorstep of pubs with high poker machine gambling losses will be a "potential social housing disaster".
Far-right party wins a German state election for the first time since WWII Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Germany's far-right party AfD becomes the largest party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the first far-right win in Germany since World War II.Â
Running out of cards, Trump weighs declaring the Iran war over Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
The Iran war is showing signs it could drag on into next year as Iran seemingly looks to prolong Donald Trump's political pain for as long as possible.
The High Court may be about to let Neo-Nazis form a racist political party Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Several legal experts believe there is a significant prospect that Neo-Nazi group White Australia may have its ban overturned by the High Court.
'Seminal moment': Catholic schools body moves to cut ties with Christian Brothers Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
A national organisation set up by the Christian Brothers that runs 61 Catholic schools across Australia is considering severing its ties with the order amid mounting tensions over abuse payouts.
Could exercise be thwarting your weight loss goals? Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Here's what might be going on.
How well do you know your history? Find out with this week's quiz Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
This time around, we have questions on giant fatbergs, British children's books, the last Tasmanian tiger and more.
A $3.4b collapse exposes the mess of our housing industry Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
The collapse of Bathla is a disaster for the national housing supply and affordability project: its now-stalled pipeline of 14,000 apartments represents about 18.5 per cent of new housing stock to be built in NSW this year.Â
I was addicted to optimising my life, but it didn't make me happier Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
I was hooked by the idea that my lack of happiness and fulfilment in the present moment could be fixed if I just got better at my life.
Russia calls Leipzig drone attack accusations 'start of real war' Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
The German government concluded last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month.
F1 wonderkid wins from 19th, Piastri fifth as Ferrari fans left in tears Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Kimi Antonelli's magical season has continued in emphatic fashion, winning his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th in a historic triumph for the F1 drivers' championship leader.
US delegation holds talks in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while the talks take place.
News from the BBC World Service
German far-right set for big win in eastern state, projections show Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%. Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv. Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year. Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions. Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down. 140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify? Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region. Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed. Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help. Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky' Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions. Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public. The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close. Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content. Two killed as car hits group of cyclists Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Three people have been arrested in connection to the incident near Gravesend. Apologies after Diana fountain shut all summer by technical fault Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The Diana Memorial Fountain remains closed following a sequence of technical faults. Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job. TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues. Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss Posted on Sunday September 06, 2026 The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.
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