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Pauline Hanson caught swearing as staffer says 'shut up' to journalist Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Pauline Hanson and her party have again been caught in tense moments with media, with the One Nation leader captured on camera swearing and a staffer telling a journalist to "shut up".
Police arrest man after alleged threats to carry out Bourke St attack Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
A man who allegedly threatened to carry out an incident in Melbourne's Bourke Street tonight has been arrested by police.Â
Nampijinpa Price: 'Extremist ideology' destroying Australian culture Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has denied that she agreed with a podcaster saying Australia should stop 'flooding' Australia with migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Queen was 'very keen' her son Andrew got UK trade job, documents reveal Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The historic documents show no security vetting took place at the time.
Toxic bait spread closes school in mouse-plagued Morawa Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Students of the Western Australian School of Agriculture in Morawa were sent home and the school shut after toxic mouse bait intended for paddocks was spread on site.Â
Father of flotilla detainee makes serious allegations against Israel during live interview Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Israel's ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman has stopped short of apologising to the Global Sumud Flotilla activists detained in Israel – who had been taunted by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.Â
'I've never been so confused': Raiders slam officials, fall to Dolphins in thrilling Canberra clash Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The Raiders huffed and puffed but couldn't overcome the depleted Dolphins, who despite missing six key players through injury and Origin won a fourth-straight NRL game for the first time.
'Hard to achieve, in our opinion': Ratings agency unimpressed with Tas budget Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Credit rating agency S&P Global says Tasmania's budget repair ambitions face "high execution risk". The government aims to save $1.5 billion through cuts.
Hanson proposes tax break for drilling alongside new gas royalty Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The One Nation leader wants a flat royalty on the production of new gas projects.
Live: Hawthorn holds off fast-finishing Adelaide to claim Launceston thriller Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Blake Hardwick emerges the unlikeliest of heroes for Hawthorn as the Hawks record a nine-point win over Adelaide in Tasmania. Follow live.
Man charged with five counts of rape following alleged Adelaide Hills break-in Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
A man accused of breaking into an Adelaide Hills home and sexually assaulting a person unknown to him has been charged with multiple counts of rape, court documents show.
Elon Musk could become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX files for largest IPO ever Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Elon Musk's sprawling space exploration company, which also owns Starlink and xAI, was valued at $US1.25 trillion ($1.75 trillion) earlier this year, meaning Musk could become the world's first trillionaire if the offering goes ahead at that valuation.
Court hears former AFL footballer Nick Stevens likely to face prison term Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
A Victorian court hears former AFL player Nick Stevens was a blue-collar worker but committed a white-collar crime, ahead of his sentencing for defrauding six families in 2017.Â
Olympics minister stands aside after electoral commission makes referral to police Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Queensland's Olympics Minister Tim Mander has stood aside from cabinet after he was referred to police by the Australian Electoral Commission.
Albanese's hard sell as budget opponents line up Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
For a group of people who declared they were prepared to tackle a post-budget scare campaign, the government has looked anything but in control this week. Â
'Will be a deadline': Wagga homeless community urged to take new offer Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The NSW minister for homelessness says people will be offered additional support to move out of camps around Wagga Wagga, but that they will be forced to relocate eventually.
Drug testing of athletes to expand as influencers fuel illicit peptides boom Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.
Man with 'very serious' criminal history jailed over motorcyclist's death Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
The man had a "very high" level of methamphetamine in his blood when he crashed into the back of Ian Welldon's motorbike while failing to stop at a red light.
Blues fighting for an Origin dynasty a decade in the making Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
Ten years after playing in New South Wales's breakthrough victory over Queensland, Isabelle Kelly returns to the Gold Coast on the cusp of launching a Blues Origin dynasty.Â
Support worker cut keys to NDIS participant's home without knowledge, inquiry hears Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026
A raft of alarming evidence has been aired at a parliamentary hearing into the integrity of the NDIS, with calls for the government to strengthen whistleblower protections.
News from the BBC World Service
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures. NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing. TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The holiday company has cut ties with both shows following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition. Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people. China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime. Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year. Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks. EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port. Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties. Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough? Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show. Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements. Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes. Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname. Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters. TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says regulator Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports. How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026 Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
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