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WA police ban 'excluded persons' from protesting at defence expo Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
New legislation passed last month gives WA police additional temporary powers to manage next week's Land Forces event, and at least six people have already received letters banning them from protesting inside the security zone.
'It's coming for everything': Eddie Perfect on AI and his new satire Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Writer and actor Eddie Perfect's next show is a black comedy based on Molière's Tartuffe that replaces the 17th-century play's quasi-religious charlatan with an AI hairdressing robot.
Former union delegate and bikie fined $2,000 over illegal debt collection Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Victorian prosecutors have dropped a blackmail charge against a former CFMEU delegate with links to criminal bikie gangs.
Perth's western suburbs councils take steps toward merger Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The Town of Claremont in Perth's western suburbs is open to exploring merging with another council, with its mayor saying "it is probably time" for the move.
Why Malaysia is deporting thousands of Myanmar asylum seekers Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Malaysia this week deported about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, as part of a refugee repatriation programme.
Safety team hits Hobart CBD amid reports of youths 'causing havoc' Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Safety officers serving as "eyes and ears" in Hobart's CBD are hoping their patrols will help curb antisocial behaviour.
The last thing Albanese needed was free advice from his own side Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Under pressure from opponents after another interest rate hike and more bad inflation news, the last thing Anthony Albanese needed was free advice from his own side.
Brumby advocate challenges legality of wild horse removal in NSW alps Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The shooting has stopped for now, but a brumby advocate is mounting a legal challenge to ban their removal from Kosciuszko National Park.
'Where illegal e-bikes go to die': Compliance crackdown ramps up Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A number of illegal e-bikes were destroyed and turned into scrap metal at a wrecking facility in Western Sydney.
Darwin childcare centre guilty of supervision breach before child's death Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A Humpty Doo childcare centre has pleaded guilty to inadequately supervising children and inadequately protecting children from harm following the death of toddler Ebony Thompson in 2023.
Australia records first detections of 'devastating' plant disease Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Monosporascus cannonballus is detected on two NT properties, marking the first cases in Australia.
Stabbed pilot's prophetic words less than a year before attack Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed while flying to Tel Aviv. But who was he?
Warning bus service cuts could leave Aboriginal people stranded in Alice Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A bus service that has transported people and critical medical supplies to remote Indigenous communities from Alice Springs for three decades has been forced to reduce its services following a funding cut earlier this year.
Man who sourced gun used in fatal Ipswich brawl given longer sentence than shooter Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Carlo Piero Stewart died in hospital after suffering three gunshot wounds during a brawl between two groups outside a North Booval home in July, 2021.
Keogh says he can still work with veterans after health cap backdown Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The Veterans' Affairs Minister has rebuffed calls to resign, stating there's "still more to do".
Victorian uses voluntary assisted dying medication supplied to partner Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The person is believed to have taken the medication in the days after the death of their partner, who had been diagnosed with cancer, earlier this year.
Judge sets aside civil intervention order against Council Watch head Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
A County Court judge has set aside a civil personal safety intervention order previously made against the president of ratepayer advocacy group Council Watch.
Federal Court rules against challenge to SA government's golf course plans Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
The Federal Court has ruled against a challenge brought by public servant Edwin Kemp Attrill and Kaurna Arabana woman Janette Milera against the SA government's plans to redevelop the North Adelaide golf course.
Chris Fagan headed the ultimate Lions reawakening Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Chris Fagan took the Brisbane Lions from the bottom of the AFL ladder to back-to-back-to-back premierships, etching his name in history.
From tattoos to blue sausages, Newcastle has gone 'Knights crazy' Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026
Newcastle fans are going all out in preparation for the Knights' first grand final appearance in 25 years this Sunday against the Sydney Roosters.
News from the BBC World Service
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme. US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Killer Christa Pike's lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital. What happened in failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions. Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds. Moment Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 One of her most memorable career moments came during one particular episode in 1988 - the footage of which has gone viral several times over in recent years. Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest. Too early to say if Iran involved in Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 A pilot who stabbed another pilot on an Israel-bound plane is being investigated in Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu says. Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains. Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences. Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year. Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show. Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing. China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do. Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight? Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. 'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The BBC asked students in Washington about the allegations from a woman who says she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early? Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early. Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules. Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers. Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get restrictions put on new licences Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people. Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's how you can bring that down Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026 Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
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