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Treasurer hopeful Fremantle Traffic Bridge shutdown will be less than a year Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
The WA government could consider limiting truck movements across the Stirling Bridge at peak hour to limit traffic congestion when the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closes, the deputy premier says.
Australia's reliance on fuel imports is leaving the country exposed Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
Thousands had their say — here's the Brisbane 2032 vision Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Believe, Belong, Become — Brisbane 2032 has been unveiled as the official vision for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, shaped by input from more than six thousand Australians who shared their vision for the world's biggest sporting event.
Controversial remote NT rent hikes struck down by High Court Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A remote rent policy that saw some Northern Territory residents slugged with hikes of up to $300 a fortnight has been struck down on appeal by the High Court.
Rafah crossing will open to let Gazans cross into Egypt Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Israeli authorities have announced the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt will open "in coming days," but only for Palestinians wanting to leave the war-ravaged strip.
Wikipedia's top 20 articles of 2025 sees Charlie Kirk and Trump head the list Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Wikipedia has released the list of the 20 most-read articles on its English-language site for the year.
Luxury cars seized after man allegedly lied about earnings to get home loan Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Ali Jundi was arrested as part of an investigation into the Alameddine crime family, with police alleging he was part of the "Afghan crew".
Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium project set to pass Tasmanian parliament Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after key independents declared on Wednesday they would support the contentious project.Â
Footballer and youth worker charged after police drug drop sting Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A regional Victorian footballer and youth worker are facing drug trafficking charges after being caught with a package allegedly containing illegal drugs.
Woman tells court she witnessed beating but did not kill 72yo Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A woman on trial for the alleged murder of 72-year-old Victorian man John Hunter tells the Supreme Court she was present when he was attacked but another person was responsible for his death.
First community-designed, culture-first home arrives in Tennant Creek Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housing in remote First Nations communities.
Coalition has 'no confidence' social media ban will work under Labor Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Australia's social media ban will not work under Labor, as the federal government rejects YouTube's claim it will make kids "less safe".Â
'Extreme fire danger' forecast across South Australia for Thursday Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
The CFS is warning of high fire risk tomorrow with hot and windy conditions forecast, while the BOM has issued a fire weather warning with 'extreme fire danger' for parts of the state.
West Bank attacks escalate during olive harvest Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Palestinian villagers are living in fear, saying that at any time, armed Israeli settlers could descend on them and cause trouble.Â
A vote to approve an AFL stadium on Hobart's waterfront will now pass Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after independents Casey Hiscutt, Bec Thomas and Tania Rattray declared they would support the contentious project.
Case against Toyah Cordingley's accused killer 'makes no sense', court told Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Rajwinder Singh, 41, is accused of the 24-year-old's 2018 murder. A trial in the Supreme Court in Cairns is entering its final stages.
Boat found in search for fisherman missing off Albany Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Western Australian authorities search for a man who failed to return from a fishing trip off the Albany coast on Tuesday night.
Papenhuyzen unsure if he'll ever play pro sport again after Storm exit Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Former Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his future is a "blank canvas" ahead of a break from professional sport that he admits could end up being permanent.
Brisbane block sizes slashed to 120 square metres under proposed changes Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
The proposed changes, including to block sizes and car parking requirements, are intended to add an additional 6,000 homes by 2032.
GDP figures a beautiful set of numbers with a sting in the tail Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025
Australia's latest economic growth numbers show an economy in generally rude health, but that might result in a rude shock for mortgage borrowers earlier rather than later in 2026.
News from the BBC World Service
Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds. Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier. Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study. Higher proportion of patients in England now contacting GPs online, figures show Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October. Catherine sends Christmas message of love in 'uncertain times' Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025 The Princess of Wales hails the importance of "time, care and compassion" given to others, ahead of her carol concert. Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country". Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018. Remains of rare seven-arm octopus wash up on Scottish beach Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve. Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid. How to see Thursday's full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025 Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Elizabeth Rizzini has all the details of how to see Thursday's full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025. Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2025 While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end. Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 "Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people. The Papers: 'No justice' over Hillsborough and 'Holly's guilt over crash' Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Wednesday's front pages focus on the Hillsborough disaster report and the fine given to TV presenter Holly Willoughby for driving without due care. Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks at the key factors that may decide where the 2025 drivers' title is won and lost. As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way? Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura. The village that turns fishing baskets into a colourful Christmas tree Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 For 10 years Ullapool has marked the countdown to Christmas with an unusual festive display. Reform politician's racist slur caused a lot of hurt, Chinese group says Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting". Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year. Man charged with theft over claims he swallowed $19k Fabergé egg Posted on Wednesday December 03, 2025 The egg pendant, which is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, has yet to be recovered.
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