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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The announcement comes after an "urgent" National Party caucus meeting was held on Wednesday morning in Wellington.Â
Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Police have ended the search for a three-month-old's body, and have called on the community to stop speculating about the tragedy.
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Police have dropped all charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, after previously accusing him of assaulting and intimidating his father.
Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Baby Cassie has been cared for by zookeepers since her mother dropped her hours after birth. But an attempt to reunite the pair hasn't gone as planned.
Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Australia's largest home lender, the Commonwealth Bank, has seen home loan applications tumble 15 per cent since May, after three interest rate hikes and the federal budget's tax changes.
Labor ministers stand by Albanese's 'melon' gesture, as AFP asked to step in Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Federal police are being asked to investigate how a confidential Japanese memo about the prime minister's "melons" gesture made it into Australian newspapers, as Labor ministers express annoyance over repeated questioning about whether the prime minister made a crude joke.
Biography of 'phenomenal' Australian photographer wins major $25,000 prize Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Curator, critic and writer Helen Ennis has won the 2026 National Biography Award for her landmark work, Max Dupain: A Portrait.
Solicitor accused of manufacturing illegal 3D-printed firearms Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
A 32-year-old solicitor from north-west NSW has been charged with 16 offences, including manufacturing prohibited firearms.Â
CIT CEO receives about $445,000 as she steps down after extended leave Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Margot McNeill announced her resignation yesterday after months of controversy surrounding her recruitment as chief executive at the Canberra Institute of Technology.
Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Winter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.
What happens if you forgot to do the census last night? Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The census is compulsory and you can be fined if you refuse to complete it. But the Australian Bureau of Statistics will give you a friendly reminder before taking legal action.Â
'Rude to say no': All Blacks icon performs solo haka against current team Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
After 103 matches in All Blacks colours, Ma'a Nonu faces his old teammates and decides to return serve during the pre-match haka.
Male redback's bizarre death somersault during sex is in its genes Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Male redback spiders somersault onto the female's fangs while mating and are killed. Researchers cross-bred the Aussie spiders with their NZ cousins to find out why.
History beckons for Phil Sami after the hard life of a Gold Coast hero Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Phil Sami has spent his career giving his all for a cause that seems to always be starting over, but in his final days on the Gold Coast the Titans flyer is eyeing a serious piece of history.Â
The Office star Lucy Davis announces she has incurable cancer Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Actress Lucy Davis, best known for her role as Dawn Tinsley on the UK version of The Office, says she has "incurable" stage 4 breast cancer.
Live: ASX to slip, CBA beats expectations with $10.9b profit Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
The nation's second-largest company Commonwealth Bank has announced a $10.9 billion full-year profit. The Australian share market has started its day lower on fading optimism about the Strait of Hormuz reopening soon. Follow live.
Homeless mother's baby taken away while waiting for social housing Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Hannah* says she wept for days after child safety officers turned up at the hospital to take her two-day-old baby away.
After 80 years of dairying, no-one wants this farm's milk Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Despite Queensland importing half its milk, Jason Rozynski fears he will have to slaughter his 600 cows if a processor won't buy his milk. Â Â
Drastic measures older buyers are taking to save for their own home Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Moving back in with his mum at age 53 has helped John and his wife to save for their future home.Â
DNA could be the key to cracking cold cases for First Nations families Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026
Cutting edge forensic science could help shine new light on current First Nations cold cases across Australia.
News from the BBC World Service
Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets. More weather records as UK heat set to spike again Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken. Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented. UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse. Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran. Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings. Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16. The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo". Wealthier areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers. Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina RodrÃguez Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings. UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue. GB's Glave and Azu claim first and second in European 100m Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham. Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999. Three ways to watch safely without glasses Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
Weather forecast - where will the best view be? Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early? Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? Posted on Tuesday August 11, 2026 The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise? The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses' Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026 The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
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