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Jay Vine escapes serious injury after horrifying crash at Giro d'Italia Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Australian cyclist Jay Vine has sustained a fractured elbow and concussion after suffering his third crash in 13 race days this year.
Phoenix makes A-League history with semifinal triumph over Brisbane Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Wellington Phoenix has become the first side from New Zealand to make an A-League grand final after inching past Brisbane Roar in their semifinal.
Netball body suspends woman charged over alleged antisemitic slur at game Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Jewish community leaders say a woman's alleged slur at an under-12 girls netball game in Sydney reflects a troubling pattern playing out on sporting fields.
Fuel injection as SA announces $40m diesel stockpile Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
A strategic diesel reserve of between 10 million and 20 million litres will be established in SA to bolster the supply and provide assurance to farmers, the state government says.
When Nicole started checking her breasts, she never expected to find a lump Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Breast cancer survivor Nicole Speirs is among thousands of people who turned out for Mother's Day Classic charity fun run events across the country.
Sabalenka exits Rome with injury concern ahead of French Open Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Women's tennis world number one Aryna Sabalenka has a fortnight to recover from injury before the French Open after her loss in Rome.
Premier backs away from revealing reasons for backbencher's legal costs Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Tasmania's premier is under fire for backtracking on an undertaking to explain why taxpayers paid a $15,000 legal bill for a backbencher.
Man, 18, dies after falling from sixth-floor balcony while fleeing police Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Police say the young man was attempting to escape over the balcony when he fell and sustained critical injuries.
Sunwater chair labels costly dam rebuild 'grossly disproportionate' Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
In a letter addressed to the water minister, Sunwater chair Jeff Seeney said the decision to rebuild the dam lacked "any rigour" or "professional credibility".
Man charged with gross indecency, rape after 'appalling behaviour' in hotel Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
NT Police have charged a 41-year-old man with rape after his "appalling behaviour" inside a hotel room, which authorities allege was one of two domestic violence incidents to occur in Darwin's CBD on the same day.
Person dies after being hit by plane in the US Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
A person who jumped a fence at a US airport has been killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during take-off.
Storm snap record losing run as Tigers coach laments 'negative smell' Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
The Melbourne Storm are winners for the first time since round two, snapping a club-record losing streak with a big win over the Wests Tigers.
Australians will be among last to disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Evacuating the cruise ship will be a long and complex operation that will stretch into the next day, according to Spain's health minister.
Crows surge past Tigers with strong second half, Dees down Eagles Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Adelaide breaks the shackles after the main break to down a plucky Richmond, as the Demons have a comfortable win over the Eagles who lose a key defender to another concussion.
Missing scientists may represent a 'grave threat to US national security' Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
The scientists supposedly all had access to sensitive government research, and the nature of their work has led to speculation that their cases might all be connected.
Climbers winched to safety after overnight ordeal in the Warrumbungles Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
A falling rock sparks a tense rescue in the Warrumbungle National Park in central-western New South Wales.
Why this ex-Liberal thinks she can unite One Nation and Greens voters Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Charlotte Mortlock believes it is time for Australia to leave the left-right ideology behind and focus on what brings people together instead.
Family channels grief into thousands of dollars for Leukaemia Foundation Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
Elli Wust was pregnant with her first child when she found out her mum had a rare blood cancer. Now she has two children who never got to meet their grandmother, who died at age 58.
Love story: Love when you don't know how long you've got Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
My 14-year-old daughter Pip has Williams syndrome. The future is uncertain and full of heartache, but my love for my baby is not.
Police questioning fail-to-stop driver after 92yo killed in crash Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026
A car rolled and smashed into a power pole, killing its elderly passenger, after swerving to avoid a car driving the wrong way on the New England Highway in southern Queensland.
News from the BBC World Service
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them. First passengers fly home from virus-hit cruise ship Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected. Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics. Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites. How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election. Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes to be first minister on Tuesday Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 With the largest Cardiff Bay group, ap Iorwerth needs to win a vote of Senedd members to take over. Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar. Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation. Lidl says customers can turn points into pastries. But shoppers want the old app back Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty? Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think. Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat? Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster. Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody. Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. How Dubois silenced the haters to become a two-time world champion Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion. Gousto packager sacked for eating stolen peanuts Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire. Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay Posted on Saturday May 09, 2026 The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action". How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026? Posted on Sunday May 10, 2026 With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer. Riverdale actor calls out TikTok singer Mr Fantasy - but is it all a ruse? Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026 The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person. Dog found in cramped room with 250 others thriving in new home Posted on Friday May 08, 2026 Poodle-cross Winston was found crammed in a filthy living room with the other dogs and rescued by the RSPCA.
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