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Aussie star Myers beats Olympic champions to win Diamond League Final Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Cameron Myers shows why he is Australia's best prospect in the men's 1,500m since Herb Elliott, after defeating a star-studded field at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Broome disappears into thick fog as WA wet season nears Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
A blanket of fog turns Broome's Cable Beach into an eerie landscape, signalling the changing of Yawuru seasons.
Blood-sucking, eel-like fish another possible casualty of algal bloom Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Scientists say no lampreys have been caught during their usual winter migration from ocean to river during two consecutive monitoring periods.
Stephanie Akehurst sentenced to home detention after deadly crash Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Anthony Hobden's family says they are "ropeable" after a judge sentenced Stephanie Akehurst to home detention and community service. Â
Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
A record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
What Labor's safe seat loss to One Nation means for Australian politics Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Labor will be conducting a post-mortem of its crushing defeat in the Secret Harbour by-election to see where it went wrong. But One Nation's win has wider implication for all major parties across Australia.
Handcrafted violins take six months to make, but bring timeless joy Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
For the past six months, musician RIchard Hall has been patiently crafting a violin from Australian hardwood.Â
Country pub owner proud to keep 'heartbeat' of town going at 86 Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
From the air force to abattoirs, Jim Pohl has had a colourful career, but a chance comment saw him become a country pub icon in Western Australia.
Rugby league legend walks 300km to raise $170,000 for dementia research Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Penrith Panthers premiership-winning skipper Royce Simmons walks hundreds of kilometres across the NSW Central West to raise money for a cause close to his heart.Â
Win for some, grim for others: The fractures exposed by the Beetaloo Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
The Northern Territory government says it "stared down the hypocrites" to get gas flowing from the Beetaloo Sub-Basin. But will the project be the economic game changer that's been promised?
George Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
Formula One title contender George Russell hits back at early pacesetters Ferrari with fastest lap of ​the day for Mercedes in Italian Grand Prix practice.
Triple-murderer Darryl Young previously jailed for cattle theft Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
North Queenslander Darryl Valroy Young who murdered three neighbours after accusing them of stealing his calves had previously been jailed for cattle duffing.
Before David Hockney painted the pool, he faked his art college diploma Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra tracks the earlier stages of David Hockney's career, revealing his journey from lithograph to iPad, and all the mischief in-between.
Construction sector probe likely to put Mick Gatto back in the spotlight Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
Mick Gatto is a powerful figure in a sector soon to be probed by a Victorian royal commission — but he says he's not worried.
Global penguin experts gather at Phillip Island under shadow of climate change, bird flu Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
More than 200 experts meet on Phillip Island to share penguin research from across the globe.
Opals make winning start to World Cup campaign Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
Chasing another podium finish at the World Cup, the Opals complete an entertaining 70-54 win over Puerto Rico in Berlin.
Just like an Italian piazza, this community garden has grown a community Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
The founder behind an community garden in suburban Adelaide is celebrating a legacy that has grown far beyond the garden beds.
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How Minns avoided a trap he set himself in India Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
There was a moment on the streets of Mumbai this week when New South Wales Premier Chris Minns probably wanted to be somewhere else.
What are the World Nomad Games and why are Australians competing? Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
The World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan are attracting younger generations and countries in the West to rediscover their past through ancient sports.
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell Posted on Friday September 04, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka encounters a distracting odour during her US Open third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova in New York.
News from the BBC World Service
'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear. Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources. Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids. Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power. UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it. 'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river. Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two. Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow. Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death. 'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank. How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market. Recipe for success - the Chicken Shop Date moments that created a YouTube star Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 After more than 10 years, Amelia Dimoldenberg announced Chicken Shop Date was shutting up shop. Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule? Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods. Michael Owen doesn't tell his children he loves them - how big a deal is that? Posted on Saturday September 05, 2026 His comments sparked discussions around parenting, gender and culture, and just how important those three simple words are. Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water' Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water. Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy? Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen now as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children ends in no verdict. UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory. Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence Posted on Friday September 04, 2026 Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.
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