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Police continue to probe Perth family's 'heartbreaking' murder-suicide Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
WA Premier Roger Cook says the deaths of a family of four at their Perth home in an apparent murder-suicide is both "heartbreaking" and "unimaginable".Â
Trump announces Washington IndyCar race which could pass White House Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
The capital of the United States will get an IndyCar street race as part of the nation's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, and President Donald Trump is pushing hard for the race route to pass the White House.
Tyra Banks's 'hot ice cream' went viral. Don't expect to see it called that anymore Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Reviews have said it "tasted like soggy biscuits" and was "a weird sensation to sip through a straw". Taste aside, something bugged me. How can you call something ice cream if it's not iced?
RFK Jr says seed oils harm our health. We checked the science Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Claims that seed oils are "toxic" and "inflammatory" are being circulated on social media, but they don't tell the whole story, experts say.Â
Why has Asia's largest Muslim nation joined Trump's Board of Peace? Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Analysts say Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam have signalled support for US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, not because they expect changes in Gaza, but to gain access to US trade.
Woman found outside Perth house with life-threatening injuries Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
A 44-year-old woman is rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a home in suburban Perth overnight.
First Nations people say 'silence' on alleged Perth bomb attack weighs heavily Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Underwhelming public responses in the wake of the alleged attack on an Invasion Day rally in Perth leave First Nations people across Australia feeling their "pain matters less".
Charity founder Yas Daniel Matbouly charged over alleged sexual assault, rape Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
The 50-year-old founder of the Serving Our People charity, headquartered on the Gold Coast, has been charged with more than 50 offences following investigations into multiple allegations of sexual assault.
How catching waves is 'just bloody awesome' in changing people's lives Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
A unique surf school on Australia's southern coast merges an NDIS life skills program and a surf coaching program to have a blast in the waves.
'Bit of a mystery': Darwin lord mayor's donations disclosure goes missing Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Darwin's Lord Mayor, Peter Styles, says the Northern Territory Electoral Commission lost an envelope containing his campaign donations disclosure.
Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes over anti-ICE protest Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon enters a not guilty plea and is released from custody after being arrested during an anti-ICE protest he says he was covering as an independent journalist.
PM and SA premier announce $800m deal for 17,000 new homes Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Funding for water infrastructure, urban renewal projects and first-home buyer schemes has been announced in a partnership between the Commonwealth and the state government.
ACT man accused of burglary, tying up elderly woman in home invasion Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
The Taylor man is alleged to have been involved in the incidents in early December, which included a home invasion in Conder in which a 72-year-old woman was tied up.
Perth Invasion Day attack widely condemned but opposition holds back Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
As more details about the explosive device in Perth's Invasion Day rally emerged, opposition leader Basil Zempilas has only given limited responses on the issue.Â
Farmers estimate $20m in livestock killed in Victorian fires Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
The fires wiped out swathes of farmland and killed tens of thousands of livestock.
Island to get childcare solution, too late for the Archers Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
After fighting for years for a childcare solution for her community, Teisha Archer says the news it will be happening is "wonderful" — but will come too late to help her and others in her situation.
Andrew Forrest has sunk $760m into these nickel mines. Will they ever reopen? Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
This week marks 60 years since one of Australia's biggest mineral discoveries put Kambalda on the map. But now all the WA town's nickel mines have closed and the prospect of a future restart is unclear.
This beach is a social media dream but a safety nightmare Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
As influencers draw crowds to a notorious drowning danger zone, surf lifesavers and researchers are thinking about how unpatrolled beaches can be managed in the age of social media.
Kakadu National Park airport to be shut and demolished, raising alarm Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026
Kakadu's main airport, which services a wide and remote corner of the Northern Territory, has been slated for demolition as the deadline for the nearby uranium mine's rehabilitation looms.
Growers turn to netting to save crops from heatwave sunburn Posted on Friday January 30, 2026
Sales of netting to protect fruit crops from extreme weather have increased in the past five years as researchers warn heatwaves will continue to impact agriculture.
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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke". Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 The exchange emerges in the latest, wider batch of documents released by the US justice department. Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said. I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay. 'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis' Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise. Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling Posted on Friday January 30, 2026 Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? Posted on Friday January 30, 2026 Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Former CNN host Don Lemon charged over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church. Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges. What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady. Snow Moon: How to see the last full moon of winter Posted on Friday January 30, 2026 The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon. Has Harry Styles killed the world tour? Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations. The Papers: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you' Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers. An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders. Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools. This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave Posted on Friday January 30, 2026 Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future. Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need. One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous. This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus Posted on Saturday January 31, 2026 The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
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