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How does it feel to be stung by one of the world's most venomous jellyfish? Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
A tiny jellyfish found in Queensland has venom so powerful it causes feelings of "impending doom".
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle causes outages at major WA gas facilities Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Gas giants Woodside, Santos and Chevron confirm they have suffered production outages at its gas as a result of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
Newlyweds sell everything to buy 160-year-old former pub Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
A 160-year-old hotel sat on the market for four years, until Jason and Kyla Romaior decided to take a risk. Insurance costs are $20,000 a year, but they are confident they have what it takes to handle the challenges of owning a heritage building.
Wall Street drops for a fifth straight week amid rising US-Iran tensions Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
US stocks have deepened their drops as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight week, its longest such streak in nearly four years.
Foran named interim coach after Manly sack Seibold following 0-3 start Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Club legend Kieran Foran is appointed Manly's interim coach, after the Sea Eagles sacked Anthony Seibold just three games into the 2026 NRL season.
WA minister wants reforms to local council laws Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says reforms are needed to prevent local councils from quitting just a few months into the job.
EPA, developer defend records over contentious WA beach development Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
The City of Busselton says the watchdog has ignored its own rules after giving the Smiths Beach development the green light, but Fini Group says its work was "rigorous".
Sheffield Shield final day three live scores, Victoria vs South Australia Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Victoria and South Australia meet in the final of the Sheffield Shield at Melbourne's Junction Oval.
Isolated school students make sacrifices amid fuel crisis Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Ruben Driver has a round trip of 4,000 kilometres to reach his boarding school. The cost of fuel is placing his family under immense pressure to get him to class.Â
Diesel cost hikes hurt 'travelling city' of resilient showmen Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Showmen are determined to keep putting on agricultural shows for regional Australia despite the "frightening" cost of fuel.Â
Former Dally M winner to leave NRL at end of season for English club Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Just hours after the Warriors were beaten for the first time this NRL season, the Kiwi club have suffered another surprise setback.Â
Mapping Israel's destruction of Lebanese bridges Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
Israel's expanded invasion of southern Lebanon was at least 12 days in the making, with bridges targeted to effectively cut off the south from the country's centre.
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Bush artist 'Pro' Hart remembered 20 years after death Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
On March 28, 2006, Broken Hill lost one of its most renowned residents in internationally acclaimed artist Kevin "Pro" Hart. He was, and still is, considered a widely popular artist, but his recognition was divisive to different audiences.
End of an era for general store owned by family for 100 years Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
The Tharwa General Store — which has been run by the same family since 1926 — has been many things: a post office, a mechanic's workshop, a fuel stop, a lolly shop, a watering hole, and above all, a place where a community comes together.
'Stay in your lane': experts urge against following running influencer advice Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
Recently, online discussion has turned to what some perceive to be a spate of influencers getting injured.
Live: 'A lot of destruction': Thousands remain without power as ex-Cyclone Narelle continues south Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
The storm, which has already made landfall in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now impacting Western Australia.
A century ago, a Liberal Party disintegrated, and there are lessons for its namesake Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
Last week's South Australian election has left the Liberals in the grip of what one analyst described as an "existential crisis". As the Liberals seek to learn the lessons of the past, they should bear in mind the example of their once mighty namesakes, who ruled Britain for decades before their party turned to dust.
Cotton and Davis involved in post-match spat after 36ers level NBL finals Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
Sydney coach Brian Goorjian insists he's not concerned by Kendric Davis's post-match tirade at Adelaide superstar Bryce Cotton, following the 36ers' NBL championship-levelling 91-89 win over the Kings.Â
Signs point to measles cases spreading undetected in NSW Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
An outbreak of measles in south-east Asia has fuelled a surge in NSW cases — but the state's biggest cause for concern is five infections believed to have been spread undetected in the community.
Barnacle-covered rare turtle washed ashore makes full recovery Posted on Friday March 27, 2026
What passers-by thought was a "sandy rock" was in fact a critically endangered turtle far from home.
News from the BBC World Service
Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC. Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Tiger Woods is facing charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says. Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature". No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting. Sanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threat Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Ministers said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces. Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands. 'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic". PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures' Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels. 'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated. Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory. UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said. Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation? Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale. Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it? Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem? Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again. Tiramisu hot cross buns, doughnut eggs: Have Easter treats gone too far? Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 With the cost of living rising, shoppers give us their thoughts about the new versions of the Easter classics. How Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important army Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military. Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.
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