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Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdown Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Madonna emerges as the big winner at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Taylor Swift still broke records.
Hauser wins thrilling World Triathlon sprint, Parker breaks record Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Matt Hauser barges his way through to claim victory in the World Triathlon Championship Finals, while Lauren Parker writes herself into the record books with a sixth world championship crown.
48-hour deluge flattens crops as farmers prepare for harvest Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
In the WA's Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder recorded four times its normal September rainfall, while some gauges in the south of the state recorded almost 100 millimetres.
Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend how he'd dispose of a body, court hears Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
A friend of Beau-Lamarre Condon has told his double murder trial the former cop once asked her if she would help hide a body months before Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were killed in 2024.
Ex-Gidarjil CEO Kerry Blackman jailed over 'persistent' sexual assaults Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
A woman who was sexually assaulted by Kerry Blackman has told a Queensland court she no longer felt safe and had lost her sense of belonging in the community.
Government delays Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with duplication promise Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Ben Carroll says his government will spend $80 million on a study and will duplicate the Upfield line, if re-elected.
Sandon Smith leads Newcastle out of an Immortal shadow Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Sandon Smith's two tries in the NRL preliminary final didn't just win Newcastle the game, it earned the Knights halfback a share of history alongside the club's greatest ever player.
Six youths arrested over alleged assaults in Hobart CBD Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Police say they received reports on Saturday afternoon that a "group of youths" was involved in a disturbance.
Sharks circle off Perth beach after whale carcass washes up on shore Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Local surf lifesavers found the whale carcass at City Beach this morning, with authorities issuing multiple shark warnings for the popular swimming spot.
SA hospital among growing list of measles exposures sites Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Contact tracing is underway at a major SA hospital after a person with measles visited the emergency department.
Baird quits as CA chair as Big Bash sell-off fallout continues Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Former NSW premier Mike Baird quits as the Cricket Australia chair as the fallout from the privatisation of the Big Bash heats up.
Eyre Highway marks 50 years since final section was sealed Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Some travellers still remember crossing the Nullarbor on the unsealed road with bumps, breakdowns, and floods all part of the journey.
Knights star sent to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Cleary's leg Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Phoenix Crossland must argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg.
Ireland refuses handshake with Israel, wears black armbands for game Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Players from the Republic of Ireland wear black armbands, bow their heads during the Israeli anthem and refuse handshakes during a Nations League football match.
Darwin hip hop artist Yung Milla wins The Voice Australia Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Northern Territory hip hop artist Yung Milla is crowned the winner of The Voice Australia, with many fans resonating with the artist's candid telling of his difficult upbringing and his pride for his Aboriginal culture.
Union not told Victorian paramedics to take lead on mental health call-outs Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
The Victorian Ambulance Union says it found out about a government plan to change the protocols for emergency mental health call-outs through the media.
'Deeply regrettable': South Korea demands apology over POW transfer by Ukraine Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Seoul accuses Ukraine of announcing the transfer of North Korean soldiers caught fighting for Russia to South Korea in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
Morning kayakers treated to rare dolphin sighting in Sydney Harbour Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
A pod of about 10 dolphins delights kayakers in Sydney Harbour this morning, with one kayak tour operator saying it's rare to see the animals that far west.
Marchers condemn violence, remember lost community members Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
Latrobe Valley families unite in a peace march to condemn violence a year on from a teenager's death
Coach goes viral after smearing player's blood on own face Posted on Monday September 28, 2026
College football coach PJ Fleck is described as "crazy" after smearing the blood of one his player's onto his own face after their team's US college football victory.
News from the BBC World Service
Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base. What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase. Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down on compromise". Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers. Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets? Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel. Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday. Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Celebrities posed for the cameras ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Late September warmth before wind and rain returns this week Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events. England win series as Banton delivers on potential Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka. Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over. You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home. 'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow. Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX test flights as it prepares for 14th mission Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.
The Papers: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10' Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Almost every front page on Monday is dominated by the what the Telegraph suggests is an "Iran link" to a "bomb plot" at RAF Fairford. Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN. Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford Posted on Sunday September 27, 2026 Five men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford. One dead as powerful storm pummels New York and New Jersey Posted on Monday September 28, 2026 Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.
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