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Aussie Rules has long history of footy gimmicks gone wrong

Australian Rules football has a long history of gimmicks that haven't always turned out well, and they have involved everything from a hovercraft to a Batmobile and even an elephant.

Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

Child dies, woman in serious condition after two-car Bass Highway crash

A 10-year-old girl has died and a woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a two-car crash near Somerset in Tasmania's north-west.

Two Aboriginal brothers have opened the first barber shop at Ceduna in decades

Two Eyre Peninsula brothers have opened a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned barber shop in the main street of Ceduna, the first men's hairdresser in the town for 50 years.

Council clears 40,000kg of dead carp from creek

Authorities say low oxygen levels killed thousands of the pest species.

Less wind, more humidity, sun's position behind stifling Top End heat

While Top End temperatures are only sitting about half a degree above average for this time of year, the Bureau of Meterology says increased humidity and less wind are combining to create stifling build-up conditions.

Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina

Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.

Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta

PIND, Pan-Atlantic University initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based reporting, move beyond conflict narratives

Why are wealthy countries failing developing nations?

UN report warns climate adaptation funding is falling far short of needs.

Lewis Hamilton refuses to back down over criticism of teammate Leclerc

Ferrari teammates clashed at Mexico Grand Prix Hamilton: ‘I’ve worked hard to build a relationship with Charles’ Lewis Hamilton vowed not to be silenced last night as he refused to back down over his criticism of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after a flashpoint between the pair at last weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix. Leclerc and Hamilton were competing with one another at turn four on the opening lap of the race in Mexico last Sunday, with Leclerc attempting to pass his teammate.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls of strengthening the tribal community

Hemant Soren said that collective participation and mutual cooperation are essential for the holistic development of the tribal society

Demand surges for new Victorian rental dispute service

Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria was launched to save renters and real estate providers waiting months to resolve disputes before a tribunal, but it now appears to be facing the same issue.

Danger in the sewer: On India’s sewer cleaning deaths

On India’s sewer cleaning deaths. India must eliminate situations that lead to sewer cleaning deaths

Jimmy Anderson in talks with Surrey to continue county career after Lancashire exit

Division One side have offered Anderson a contract Nottinghamshire also monitoring seamer’s situation Jimmy Anderson has opened talks over signing for Surrey next season with the club growing in confidence that England’s leading wicket-taker will agree to join them for what would be a remarkable swansong. The 44-year-old has been inundated with expressions of interest since being released by Lancashire last month after 25 years at Old Trafford, with Surrey understood to have made a firm move by offering him a contract.

Bihar NDA leaders led by CM Samrat Choudhary review the council results

Sources said that in the meeting, JD(U) levelled charges against the alliance partner for failing to cooperate and also tried to sabotage their candidate.

ED searches 12 premises linked to BLM society

The searches were related to the alleged misappropriation and laundering of public funds belonging to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd. by its founder

Golf ball-sized hail thwarts farmers anticipating bumper harvest

A hailstorm sweeps through Victoria's Mallee, smashing thousands of hectares of crops on the brink of a bumper harvest.

Once-green SA landscape now 'barren' in efforts to stop pest

An invasive sap-sucking insect that kills pines has led to the removal of more than 5,000 trees across Adelaide's north-east, with residents lamenting the loss of the area's charm.

Wallaroos wunderkind eager to tackle 'world's leading' club comp in England

Wallaroos fullback Caitlyn Halse hopes to take her game to the next level in England's Premiership Women's Rugby competition.

Devotees banned from climbing Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai on Maha Deepam day

Tiruvannamalai District Collector says the decision was taken in view of the heavy rainfall being forecast during Karthigai Deepam celebrations in the region

British artist's immersive works on display as Parramatta Powerhouse opens

Powerhouse Parramatta will play host to silent sketching and meticulously-planned projections of light and sound when it opens to the public this weekend.

Keralam’s Gavi to go green, eyes energy neutrality

The green push comes against the backdrop of a sharp rise in tourist arrivals, putting pressure on Gavi’s carrying capacity. Visitor numbers exceeded 2,000 on certain days, far above the limit envisaged in the area’s management plan

Farmer, son electrocuted on illegal electrical fence in Vellore

Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control

BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week.