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The White House is using anime as propaganda. Fans in Japan hate it Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Both fans and the Japanese government push back after a series of Trump administration posts using images from popular anime and manga.
Global hacking group targets North Queensland cane producer Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A Russian-speaking ransomware operation known as The Gentlemen has reportedly claimed responsibility on the dark web for a cyber attack that shut down two regional Queensland sugar mills for a week.
Hope for hundreds of miners after colliery $434 million in debt sold Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Hundreds of former Tahmoor miners could soon return to jobs close to home after liquidators announced the sale of the mine to a consortium led by Golden Energy and Resources and M Resources.
Six charged after federal police seize hundreds of kilograms of drugs Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Authorities executing a search warrant at a property in Mount Cotton — south-east of Brisbane — allegedly discovered 178 kilograms of cocaine and 142 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Proposed data centre faces scrutiny over water and environmental risks Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A massive data centre proposed for SA faces scrutiny over water and environmental risks.Â
How Max Plath became Queensland's newest Origin cult hero Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The players who fill the spaces in between the stars are the secret to Queensland's Origin dominance and in Max Plath the Maroons have found yet another player who knows just how to do it.
Former mining executive charged with possessing child abuse material Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A former high-level mining executive has been charged with multiple counts of possessing child abuse material. After being arrested in North Queensland, he was denied bail in the Mackay Magistrates Court yesterday.
'I'm blaming JD': Key lines from Trump's Iran deal press conference Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Donald Trump has held a press conference as the United States and Tehran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war in Iran.Â
World Cup quick hits: Star whacks US pundit and Mabil's heartwarming moment Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops "ignorant" bomb to Fox Sports colleagues, Scotland's fans almost drink Boston dry and Awer Mabil gets starstruck in front of SBS legend David Basheer. Here are the quick hits from today at the FIFA World Cup.
Teen accused of Universal Store co-founder's murder to stand trial Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A teenager accused of killing a 58-year-old man at a house party in Brisbane's north last year has been ordered to stand trial.
Coroner suggests racism marred investigation of Indigenous teen's death Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The mysterious death of Mark Haines, whose body was discovered on railway tracks in northern NSW in 1988, would have been treated differently "if it was a white boy", according to the coroner.
Drink driver sentenced to 14 years in jail over death of 9yo Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The court heard that on the day of the crash on the Gold Coast in 2024, 49-year-old Keith Andrew Chambers had mixed alcohol with painkillers he used to treat arthritis, as well as antidepressants.Â
Kyle Sandilands's $12m settlement won't deter Jackie O's legal battle Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A legal battle between Jackie "O" Henderson and ARN Media appears still headed for an October trial after her former co-host Kyle Sandilands settled his own court case against the company.
England's high-octane start betrays World Cup nerves Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
England's World Cup opener against Croatia, with a missed penalty and a flaky defence, seemed to be briefly polluted by fear.
Man charged with child grooming after detectives pose online as child Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A 22-year-old man living on the NSW–Victorian border was arrested on Wednesday after detectives assumed the online identity of a girl.
Snowtown serial killer's release subject to another review Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Another review will be held to decide whether Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis should be released on parole.
Three pet dogs mourned after suspected baiting at popular walking spot Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The dogs died within hours of eating an unknown substance while being walked at a trotting track in a regional Victorian town.
Albanese, Chalmers unveil CGT carve-outs for small businesses, startups Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
The federal government has consulted with small businesses and startups over contentious elements of its budget tax proposal.
New hope for former celebrity island getaway off Far North Queensland Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
A new lease has been announced for the abandoned Double Island resort, and Brad Pitt, Keanu Reaves and Jennifer Aniston have been invited back for the reopening party.
Victoria spruiks law and order policies despite rise in adult crime Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026
Figures for the year to the end of March show youth crime fell by 6 per cent in Victoria, but adult crime rose by around 10 per cent.Â
News from the BBC World Service
US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated. What's in the US-Iran agreement? Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran. Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content. The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35 Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected. Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay. Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected as Europe experiences a 'heat dome' as Simon King explains. This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty. Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup. Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo. 'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped. US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that. Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest. An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says. Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week. UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026 They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities. Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York Posted on Thursday June 18, 2026 The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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