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A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled their official slogan, 'Believe, Belong, Become'. Discover the vision behind the motto and its significance for Queensland.
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
The Walkabout Creek hotel, famous from Crocodile Dundee film, has new owners who promise a welcoming atmosphere while honouring its cinematic legacy. Discover the pub's new chapter.
Documents reveal controversial police comments about Hannah Clarke's murder were part of a botched media strategy. Read the full investigation into Queensland police failures.
Queensland government suspends domestic violence death reviews despite rising fatalities. Experts warn this critical oversight could worsen the state's DV crisis. Urgent action needed.
Exploding feral pig populations are devastating Queensland's World Heritage rainforests, polluting waterways and destroying sacred Indigenous sites. Urgent action needed.
Queensland's corruption watchdog finds ex-Townsville mayor Troy Thompson fabricated cancer diagnosis and military history. Discover the full investigation findings.
Australia confronts devastating storms in Queensland while political battles intensify over environmental legislation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Anti-Adani activist Ben Pennings declares victory as the mining giant drops its five-year legal case. Read the full story of this landmark environmental protest win.
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
A severe storm with 110km/h winds and giant hail battered Brisbane, leaving nearly 100,000 homes without power. Read the latest on the damage and recovery efforts.
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in southeast Queensland. Stay informed about the ongoing severe weather threat.
Disturbing footage reveals final moments before fatal Sea World helicopter collision that killed four people on Gold Coast. Watch the investigation unfold.
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Guardian Australia's Broken Trust investigation exposes systemic police failures in domestic violence cases, prompting powerful public responses and calls for urgent reform.