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eHarmony misled Australians over 'free' subscriptions, court rules Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Users of eHarmony's website and app were conned with fake free dating services and then forced to pay, the Federal Court of Australia has found.
Lockerbie bombing trial delayed after new evidence discovered Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a Libyan intelligence operative, is accused by prosecutors of having previously confessed to his role in the 1988 bombing.
Israeli Knesset member vandalises Palestinian memorial in West Bank Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Right-wing Israeli politician Zvi Sukkot vandalised a memorial to Palestinians killed over decades, then uploaded a video of it online.
Young Australians' home ownership rate at an 80-year low, report shows Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new report shows generational inequality is pushing young Australians out of the housing market.
Residents killed overnight not far from police station in Haiti Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Hundreds of Haitians have been killed in frequent gang raids, with a fresh attack prompting thousands to flee their homes.
Education union 'blindsided' by ACT public school budget shake-up Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Public schools in the ACT have received their budgets for next year, with a change in the way their funding is calculated, seeing a number of colleges facing a reduction.
Crows captain makes tearful speech as All Australian team is named Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Max Gawn claims a record ninth All Australian blazer, while Nick Daicos swept the individual awards, but a speech from Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson stole the show at the AFL Awards.
Luke Gosling charged with breach of bail just weeks after alleged assaults Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Another charge has been laid against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, with NT Police alleging his conditions were breached just weeks after he was granted bail by a court.Â
Distress beacon borrowing program proposed after teen hiker's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The beacons are part of a safety program proposed by Wollondilly Council in memory of Lily Hooper who died while bushwalking in Nattai National Park.
SA wildlife park to vaccinate 100 birds against deadly H5 bird flu Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills will administer vaccines to 100 of its captive native birds to try and protect against H5N1 bird flu.
Brumby cull on hold after advocate launches last minute court action Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Aerial culls in a northern NSW national park stall following an injunction from an anti-brumby culling advocate.
Two Victoria Police officers cleared of manslaughter over man's death Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Two Victoria Police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.
Chinese factory workers accidentally caught on camera glasses Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A new pair of camera glasses purchased online has been found to contain video footage of factory workers who appear to have been unknowingly filmed.
'Significant' fencing safety issues at pool where toddler drowned, inquest hears Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Fencing around the pool where a 19-month-old Adelaide boy drowned had safety issues, including a gate missing a hinge that was kept closed with a bicycle lock, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.
 'She didn't care what anybody thought': Margaret Olley in five paintings Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The late Margaret Olley has been celebrated as an artist, philanthropist and subject of two Archibald-winning portraits. A new exhibition takes the artist back to her roots.
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Darwin retirees lose home and all possessions in Livingstone fire Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A Darwin couple has lost everything after a fire tore through their home, and just months after flash flooding damaged the property. Now they face the heartbreaking task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.
Richmond denies players 'making light' of Swans scandal on Mad Monday Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The Richmond Football Club says players were not "referencing or making light of recent matters" in videos circulating from the team's post-season celebrations.
Man accused of making deepfakes of students told police it was 'like X-ray vision' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
A jury has heard a man accused of making sexualised deepfake images of former Brisbane high school students and staff told police he did it because it was "funny".
NSW prison officers strike over colleague's alleged assault by inmate Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
Prison officers from across the state have walked of the job after police charged a 21-year-old inmate over an assault on a colleague last month.
Darwin Woolworths blasts jingle outside store to stop 'loitering' Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026
The looping sound of the Woolworths jingle outside a Darwin store has irritated customers, but the supermarket giant says the music is a tactic to reduce anti-social behaviour against staff and customers.
News from the BBC World Service
Dad's house rammed before son died in A66 crash Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The semi-detached house is significantly damaged and the downstairs bay window has been smashed. China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing. 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. 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. 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. Young people leaving care have death rate four times higher than national average Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals. 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. Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home from hospital Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital. 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. 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. Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub. 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. Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute? 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 Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like? Posted on Monday August 24, 2026 The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer. '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. Legendary rugby league winger Billy Boston dies aged 92 Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 Boston, born in Cardiff in 1934, became the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a knighthood last year. Moment tornado tears through southern France Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026 The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
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