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Dying woman opens up on facing mortality at age 26 Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Before ending her life through voluntary assisted dying, Annaliese Holland shares her final wishes and advice on living a full life.Â
Charlie was at the airport to pick me up. We've been 'us' ever since Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
After cancelling a full Sri Lankan wedding and a string of "disastrous" relationships, Sashi Perera found herself opposite a man who made believing in him simple. Â Â
Video emerges of 'unprecedented' Cyclone Narelle flooding at outback station Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
An outback cattle station and tourist ranch in WA's north has felt the full force of Cyclone Narelle, with vision emerging of the trail of destruction left by the powerful wind and heavy rain.
Vital Aboriginal records saved in the 70s by an astute WA archivist Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Margaret Medcalf, who turns 100 this week, insisted that decades of Aboriginal welfare records be preserved in the state archives and not destroyed. Those documents have proved essential to connecting Aboriginal people with their family history.Â
Live: Power and Eagles look to make it back-to-back wins Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Josh Carr's Port Adelaide will face off against a West Coast side buoyed by its drought-breaking win as Sunday's AFL double-header kicks off. Follow live.
Haggis and traditional dancing in WA's outback Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Scottish expats in WA's outback host traditional Ceilidh in a belated honouring of Burns Night.Â
Carroll College to overturn 32-year ban on students walking to school Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
A misunderstanding between the Catholic secondary school and the local council led to the three-decade ban.Â
After 80 years, sleuths have unearthed a secret stash of early art and reunited them with family Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
A stash of more than 800 mysterious drawings has been revealed for the first time, rewriting the timeline of Aboriginal art and reconnecting families with long-lost relatives.
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Free public transport in Tasmania for three months to counter fuel crisis Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The Tasmanian government says public transport will be free statewide for three months, starting on Monday, in response to surging fuel prices.
'No Kings' protests against Trump draw crowds across US and Europe Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Huge crowds rally against US President Donald Trump from coast to coast in what organisers hope will be the largest single-day protest in US history.Â
Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
Coalition frontbencher Andrew Hastie has warned the credibility of the United States is being damaged and says Australians may be losing faith in the alliance.Â
Carey's half century settles SA after Boland takes two in two to put Victoria on top in Sheffield Shield final, live scores Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
South Australia needs a big recovery on day four of the Sheffield Shield if they are to set Victoria a competitive total at Melbourne's Junction Oval.
Why the 'perfect pair' of jeans remains an elusive concept Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026
The enduring challenge of finding the "perfect pair" of jeans highlights the garment's cultural significance, and the opportunity to move toward more sustainable and more thoughtfully designed denim.
Hoffman and McCaig claim doubles as sprinters are drawn to Japanese keirin's siren call Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Leigh Hoffman and Alessia McCaig complete sprint doubles with victory in the keirin at the national track championships, with Hoffman eyeing a chance to one day compete in the lucrative Japanese keirin racing.Â
Victorian government ordered to pay landowner $27m over rezoning Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
A court orders the Victorian government to pay more than $27 million in compensation to a landowner whose property was partially rezoned for public acquisition, after initially making the man a formal offer of $0.
Endangered palm cockatoo chick born in artificial nest a world first Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Scientists rejoice as adult birds enter an artificial hollow to feed and incubate the egg, before hatching and eventually flying away.Â
Cooney-Cross to miss rest of WSL season after mum's illness Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Kyra Cooney-Cross won't play for Arsenal again this season as she stays in Australia to be with her sick mum, but Caitlin Foord is back firing for the Gunners.
Middle East war has another new front and Trump only wanted one of them Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
One month into the Middle East conflict, the fighting has expanded again with another new front opening up as the Houthis launched their first attack. It creates further complexity for Donald Trump who now has to contain a widening conflict, writes Allyson Horn. Â
Teenage cricketer Mia Barwick tipped for cricketing stardom Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Mia Barwick is just 15 and a multi-sport prodigy, bound for cricketing glory. She's part of the next generation of female sporting stars — but with that comes pressure of the spotlight.
ACT police, prosecutors accused of 'egregious conduct' over botched prosecution Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026
Lawyers for a Canberra man cleared of 14 family violence charges are calling for an apology and compensation, after police found evidence the complainant fabricated some claims.
News from the BBC World Service
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective. Arrest after car strikes 'multiple' pedestrians in Derby - police Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Derbyshire police says that the incident occurred in the city's centre at approximately 21:30 on Saturday. 'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds. Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Posts with #TSW have had over a billion views on TikTok, sparking research into this mystery skin condition.
Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive. Another car crash and another arrest - what now for Tiger Woods? Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy. Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations. One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit. Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island. Freya Ridings on buying a plane ticket and reclaiming her career: 'I felt like a naughty schoolchild' Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The singer defied her team and fled to LA to record a new album. It was the best move she's ever made. How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it. Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher. Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV. 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. How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: Five changes in charts Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive? Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026 Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier. India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time. The Papers: 'US marines head to war' and 'We'll stop antisocial media' Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 The PM speaks to the Mirror on social media, following landmark US verdicts against Meta and YouTube. Itauma stops Franklin cold - what next for rising heavyweight? Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026 Briton Moses Itauma thought 'did I really do that' after knocking out Jermaine Franklin with an uppercut in the fifth round of their fight in Manchester. When and why the clocks go forward Posted on Friday March 27, 2026 Lighter evenings are incoming. The clocks go forward on Sunday marking a big step towards warmer months and longer days.
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