Who knew? Governments do better when they actually govern

Rather than talking about policies that may never be, Labor was able to spend the week talking about tax cuts, wage rises and power bill rebates taking effect.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

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Cold comfort: all the cosy finds for your home this winter

Cool finds to help you stay warm this winter, from a patchwork blanket to designer fire tools and an all-weather canine coat.

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Lauper's Glastonbury set beset by sound problems

The US star struggled to be heard, and to hear herself, during a much-anticipated Pyramid stage set.

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Sport and architecture: It’s a slam dunk in the Olympics of NSW building design

The NSW Architecture Awards have gone big this year, dominated by a wave of new sporting and outdoor recreational facilities catering to millions.

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Critics say Mean Girls musical is pretty fetch

Tina Fey has finally made fetch happen with her West End musical adaptation of Mean Girls.

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Spike in NSW passenger train faults sparks urgent repair project

New figures show train faults have increased almost one-third in the past year, resulting in cancellations and delays to services.

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Swimmer Goodburn diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours

British swimmer Archie Goodburn reveals he has been diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours.

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Coalition moves to calm investors spooked by nuclear pitch

The opposition’s energy spokesman will attempt to reassure clean-energy businesses that the Coalition sees a central role for wind and solar power after comments by the Nationals leader rattled the industry.

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‘He understands where the line is’: Blues back Mitchell to keep emotions in check

NSW’s most talked-about player also happens to be their most penalised. But Michael Maguire has no fears over Latrell Mitchell’s discipline.

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Four arrested at PM's constituency home

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home.

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How the prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening the Coalition on climate change

Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.

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Princess Anne in hospital after suspected injury from horse

King Charles’ youngster sister, 73, suffered minor wounds and concussion in incident at her country residence, Buckingham Palace said.

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Dutton’s nuclear non-policy sets a new low for political debate

The opposition leader called it “bold” and “visionary”, but his policy seems born of cowardice – namely his refusal to confront divisions on climate in the Coalition.

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More people investigated over election bet claims

The regulator is looking at other people with links to the Conservative Party, Chris Mason writes.

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‘I was pregnant when I decided to aim for the Olympics. I wasn’t done yet’

It’s Keesja Gofers’s third time competing at the Olympics, but her first as a mother. She’s not alone in her belief that parenthood has made her a better athlete.

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Traveller Letters: When I needed help, Qantas was the opposite of helpful

“I was informed by the Qantas personnel taking my baggage that none of the people working there could ‘touch me’ as ‘we are not trained’.”

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LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley.

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Highlights: England play out frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark

Watch highlights as England play out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second Group C game of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt.

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Donald Sutherland, star of M*A*S*H and Hunger Games, dead at 88

The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads.

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That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025

FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.

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Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat.

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Think your super fund is investing ethically? It pays to double-check

The claims of super funds that they invest ethically are not always what they seem, and workers are encouraged to delve into their fund’s disclosures.

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Major Tory donor tells BBC he is voting Labour

Phones4U founder John Caudwell gave the Conservatives £500K before the last general election.

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Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

The Nevada monolith is one of number of similar structures have been found around the world in recent years.

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Asfoora joins Australian racing greats with stunning Royal Ascot win

The Ballarat-trained sprinter justified the long journey across the globe to power to King Charles III Stakes glory.

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Time for a reckoning over WA’s Nicheliving and construction crisis

This government overcooked the property market with millions of stimulus dollars in 2020, leading hundreds of ordinary West Australians into a nightmare.

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Plumes and velvet as King and Queen appear for Order of the Garter

King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Windsor for the colourful Order of the Garter ceremony.

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Australian agencies greenlight charity despite Hizb ut-Tahrir links

The special tax status bestowed by the Tax Office on the Al Rashidun charity will enable it to significantly boost its fundraising efforts.

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England fans involved in incident before Serbia game

England fans were involved in "an altercation" with Serbia supporters before their teams' opening Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen.

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Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

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Dutch tourist missing on Greek island found dead

A week after the body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley was found, a 74-year-old man has died after hiking alone on the Greek island of Samos.

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Nine must-do highlights of Victoria’s underrated peninsula

There’s gold to be found on the Bellarine Peninsula, from gold-leaf facials to gold-medalled wines plus wild beaches, wild pinot, wild seals and wild convicts: all just 90 minutes from Melbourne.

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ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

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‘Not out of the woods’: Princess of Wales gives update on cancer treatment

Kate said she is making good progress ahead of her first public appearance since surgery revealed the presence of cancer.

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Russia demands Ukraine drop NATO bid, give up regions for ceasefire deal

Putin’s terms represent the most specific conditions he has set for a possible end to the war since he ordered the full-scale invasion.

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Corbyn accuses Starmer of rewriting history

The current Labour leader claims he knew it would lose the 2019 general election under his predecessor.

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Perth now one of hardest cities in the world to find a rental

Exclusive data shows Perth has one of the most diabolical rental vacancy rates in the developed world – but there are signs the situation may be about to ease.

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Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election

Craig Williams reportedly placed a bet on the date of the election three days before it was called.

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‘It makes our life easier’: Climate campaigns seize on Dutton’s refusal to set target

Climate change groups are scaling up campaigns against Liberal candidates in key federal seats after the opposition leader refused to commit to a 2030 target.

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Maguire, Mitchell to meet 24 hours before coach picks Origin side

Latrell Mitchell can stake his claim for a NSW recall on the field against Brisbane on Friday night, before coming face to face with the Blues coach on Saturday afternoon.

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The Selecter frontman Gaps Hendrickson dies

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson dies after a short illness, a spokesperson for The Selecter says.

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Who is Nine’s new chair Catherine West?

Nine’s new chair faces a raft of operational and structural challenges beyond the findings of a looming review into the culture in its embattled television division.

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Liberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto.

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Qantas’ interior plans for epic long-haul flights take out top award

A giant wraparound entertainment screen in business class and a win for Qantas’ epic long-haul flight plans featured at this year’s aircraft interiors expo.

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Alcaraz overcomes Zverev to land first French Open title

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open title many thought he was destined to claim by edging a scrappy final against Alexander Zverev.

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Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev to claim maiden French Open final

The 21-year-old also became the seventh man and the youngest to capture Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces.

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Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support.

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Michael Mosley’s wife says ‘we will not lose hope’ as new CCTV footage emerges

The wife of missing British TV doctor Michael Mosley said her family “will not lose hope” as the search on a Greek island continued for a third day in searing heat.

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Traveller Letters: One of Europe’s top attractions was a big disappointment

“After visiting Alhambra as a young backpacker in 1982, I looked forward to my return visit to take in what I had not fully appreciated at the time.”

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Eminem claims first number one since 2020

The US rapper gains his 11th number one, his biggest hit since Without Me debuted in 2002.

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Taxes, NHS waiting lists and small boats - BBC Verify tests key claims

BBC Verify looks at some of the claims from the debate covering tax, the economy, waiting lists and small boats.

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Live updates: Alex de Minaur’s shot at Roland-Garros history against Alexander Zverev

Alex de Minaur is into a major quarter-final for the second time after reaching the final eight at Roland-Garros. The Australian plays Alexander Zverev in a tough match-up. Follow full coverage.

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Abbott says she intends to run and win for Labour

The veteran politician says she intends to run for Labour at the election after a bitter selection row.

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Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch

Two people were arrested after the divisive populist figure had a drink thrown over him while launching his candidacy in Clacton.

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The house visit from Cleary that inspired Hynes’ Origin rise

Nicho Hynes fell asleep during last year’s grand final and woke up just in time for Nathan Cleary’s masterclass Then he asked the Panthers round to his house to explain how he did it.

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Sidemen take on Love Island with £1m reality show

The YouTube superstars launch their own reality show, locking 10 influencers in a house for a week.

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She cleared native trees, he’s accused of lying over dumped asbestos. Meet the Khouzames

George Khouzame was responsible for the Condell Park house that collapsed. His wife was found guilty of a huge illegal land clearing. Now he’s being prosecuted in relation to dumping waste that includes asbestos.

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One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 25 people have been shot in the US city of Akron, police say.

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'This is a bad day for America' - voters split on Trump verdict

We asked independent voters and Republicans who have doubts about Trump if conviction changes anything.

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