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Mosaic artist reveals personal tribute to fallen officers in Porepunkah Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Relatives, police colleagues and community come together a year after the Porepunkah police shootings to honour two fallen officers with memorial gardens.
How getting surf life saving into the Olympics could save lives Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The top seed in this year's Iron Series, who made headlines by helping save a shark attack victim earlier this year at Coogee, says having surf life saving in the Brisbane Olympic Games would help raise the profile of the sport, and as a result, save lives.
Animal rescuer warns of rooster influx, says school hatching programs making issue worse Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
An Adelaide animal rescuer is urging people to stop dumping roosters, and says school hatching programs could be contributing to the problem.
Meet the AI-trained robot 'parent' helping prepare new teachers for conflict Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
La Trobe University is preparing student teachers with an AI-trained robot called Fletch that has learned common gripes from parents.
Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.
Inside One Nation's campaign to conquer Secret Harbour Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Secret Harbour in Western Australia has always been a safe Labor seat. One Nation hopes to change that at this weekend's state by-election with its candidate, Luke Herdegen.
Digital navigators bridge divide for older Australians Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The digital divide means the responsibility is falling to loved ones, neighbours, and retirement village staff to bridge the gap for older Australians.Â
Regional residents furious deliveries they paid for aren't coming Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Michael Walls has been told the packages he paid to have delivered to his door have been taken to the freight company's depot — a four-hour round trip from his home.
Internal emails expose scale of Anthropic's Australian AI plans Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The US tech giant behind popular AI chatbot Claude wanted to meet with the NSW government earlier this year about locating up to five gigawatts of data centres in the state, the ABC can reveal.
Dolly Parton dies aged 80: The making of a country sweetheart who became a superstar Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Over a career spanning decades, Dolly Parton amassed a legion of fans as a country music sweetheart and global superstar. Her proudest achievement, she once said, would always be her songwriting.
Why automation and repression go hand in hand Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Wealth inequality is becoming extreme. Political corruption is rampant in the United States. So will the response to AI and automation be redistribution or repression?
Report fails to set distance between waste-to-energy plants and homes Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Outer suburban Melbourne residents call for tougher standards on rubbish burning after the tabling of a waste-to-energy report in state parliament.
Albanese to stare down national cabinet data centre stoush Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Premiers are heading into national cabinet divided over how Australia should meet the rapidly growing energy demands of AI data centres, with fuel security, domestic violence rates and gun law talks on the table.
'Innocent parcels' caught up illicit tobacco bust Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Recent crackdowns on crime networks leave some Chinese Australian customers caught in the fallout, with their legitimate parcels stuck in affected depots.
One Nation confusion has thrust NOM back into the spotlight Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Net overseas migration is a term often misunderstood, and the PM claims numbers are being thrown around "like confetti". So what exactly is the NOM, what kind of factors cause it to fluctuate, and where do the political parties stand?
Here's why America's debt binge should worry Australians Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Governments across the world are spending beyond their means. When America's national debt surged to $US40 trillion last week, it led to a bond market sell-off, which was countered by the US government. It's become an epic battle that could affect every Australian.Â
Quiz: Saddle up, we're going on an adventure Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Where would you find the world's largest wetland? Which desert provided the location for the Arrakis scenes in Dune?
Can you eat too much tinned tuna? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Tinned tuna is a lunch box staple for many people, but if you're eating tuna most days, you may have wondered whether it's possible to have too much.Â
25 years since the Tampa affair: How 'stop the boats' changed the world Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
In 2001, Australia was criticised on the world stage for its unprecedented hardline policy on asylum seekers. Now, nations around the world are following suit.
Is this movie high art or dangerous filth? It took Australia decades to decide Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The controversial film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom was banned for decades in Australia but is getting a rare festival screening. Why are some films banned and what does the public lose when media is censored?
News from the BBC World Service
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media. Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed. CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday. Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup. Man dies in crash after police pursuit Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition. Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide. Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July. Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday. Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying. Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail. Dolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You. Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before. Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told". The grieving family who say the coroners' courts aren't working Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair. Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry. Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel. US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.
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