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Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump says the entire airspace above the South American nation of Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety.
Kangaroos make history in the books and on the field in flag defence Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane.Â
Lanning fires again as Stars down Renegades to move top of WBBL Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning hits 73 not out to help the Stars to a convincing 45-run derby victory over the Renegades at Junction Oval.
Legendary vaudeville performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93 Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Australian screen and stage actor Toni Lamond was known for her roles in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, Number 96 and The Last Frontier.
Perth braces for scorching start to summer as new beach bus launched Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
WA capital is bracing for a 38C start to December, as the state government launches a free bus service to one of the city's most popular beaches.Â
Feeney pips Mostert as Supercars championships goes down to the wire in Adelaide Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney overcomes engine dramas to take victory in the penultimate Adelaide grand final race.
Queensland Premier claims LNP victory over KAP in bitterly-contested by-election Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
The QLD Premier has declared a crushing LNP victory in a KAP stronghold, after a bitterly contested by-election campaign.Â
Woman rescued after eight-metre fall into cave in remote WA Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
A 60-year-old woman survives a 12-hour ordeal after falling into a cave in remote Western Australia, prompting a large rescue effort in the Goldfields.Â
Kangaroos outmuscle Lions to win second straight AFLW premiership Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
North Melbourne outclasses the Brisbane Lions by 40 points in the AFLW grand final to capture a history-making second consecutive premiership.
'We all love you': Plea for missing man to return home Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne's western suburbs last week.
Giddey involved in heated row with NBA courtside spectator Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
A frustrated Josh Giddey has an altercation with a spectator during the Chicago Bulls' 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
Why this secret ceremony is set to go down in Australian history Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon can trace their relationship back five years, but the historic nature of their secretly planned wedding at The Lodge runs far deeper.
The 'yes, I can' energy is huge as Albanese pulls off secret wedding Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
The two months preceding a wedding are notoriously hazardous. But consider the two months Anthony Albanese has just had.
Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon in private ceremony at The Lodge Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries his partner, Jodie Haydon, in a private ceremony at his official Canberra residence, after details of the wedding were kept top secret.
England cricketers happy to be labelled 'rubbish' but not 'arrogant' Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Captain Ben Stokes responds to England's critics in the wake of the defeat to Australia in the first Test, maintaining his squad will not step back from its aggressive approach.
Eight books that knocked our critics' socks off in November Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Wondering what to read next? This month's best books include a novel that brings to life Britain's only named wind and a new book by the author of The Handmaid's Tale.
US halts all asylum claims following shooting of two National Guard troops Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Less than 24 hours after the shooting, Trump officials began ordering widespread reviews of immigration policies.Â
'Looked like a Hills hoist': Australian native plant named for backyard icon Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
A species of Australian native plant related to kangaroo paws has been named after the humble rotary clothesline.
From labourer to Shakespeare's King Lear: The career of Colin Friels Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Colin Friels, the award-winning actor known for Malcolm and Water Rats, reflects on his 50-year career on stage and screen as he approaches what might be his final role.
Terminated Bedford staff in limbo, with millions owed in entitlements Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025
Former Bedford staff have said they are owed millions of dollars in entitlements after they were made redundant when the disability employment provider entered voluntary administration earlier this year.
News from the BBC World Service
Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office. Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction. Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up? Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign. No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax. We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 We visited festive markets in the UK and Germany to check which come closest to the real deal. Text scammers make tens of thousands a month - and spend it on designer shoes and bags Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The tactics and spoils of smishing - scam texts that trick people into disclosing data - are revealed. No, your favourite influencer hasn't got a dozen dachshund dogs. It's just AI Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 There’s a new social media trend taking over - influencers are using AI to add animals to their photos. Trump said he’d stay out of Sudan’s war, but now he’s changed his mind Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them. The village church that hosted a Hollywood whodunnit Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The church's vicar was amused to be mistaken for an extra by star Mila Kunis during filming. Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered. US halts all asylum claim decisions after National Guard shooting Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The directive comes hours after Donald Trump said the US will pause migration from "third-world countries". Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more. Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine. Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year. BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history. Going viral doesn't mean you're earning millions Posted on Saturday November 29, 2025 Women in business can't complain about how little they make for fear of looking greedy, an academic says. At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum Posted on Friday November 28, 2025 Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity. Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain Posted on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death. Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event Posted on Monday November 24, 2025 Bodhana Sivanandan wins the UK Women’s Blitz Championship, putting her in the top 50 women in the world in the category. 'They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing' Posted on Wednesday November 26, 2025 How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.
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