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News from the ABC Australia Oil prices spike after ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by fresh strikes Three ships travelling through the contested Strait of Hormuz have been hit in recent days, according to British maritime officials, with casualties reported. Breaking: 'We are deeply sorry': Swans players break silence over alleged incident Five Sydney Swans players stood down for the rest of the season over breaches of club standards issue an apology to their club, fans and the wider community. Politicians slam 'cruel tool' used to determine at-home aged care funding Labor has resisted calls to change an aged care assessment tool at the centre of hundreds of complaints. Planners knock back controversial plan for new Bunnings megastore Planning authorities decline a fiercely contested multimillion-dollar plan for Bunnings to build a new store 10km from its existing premises in Bunbury. Claims blowout hits Tasmanian workers' compensation scheme The amount Tasmania's government has paid in workers' compensation has risen by more than $100 million in a decade, prompting a review of the scheme. Feud escalates as artist puts warning on 'racist' statue An artwork interrogating the legacy of a century-old statue of an African American boy on the main street of Maitland has sparked a feud between the local council and the artist. Man who beat his partner to death found 'not criminally responsible' The family of a woman killed by her partner in western NSW has told a court about the devastating impact of her death before the judge delivered a special verdict. Australian dies in Vietnam, DFAT confirms The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirms it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who has died in Vietnam. Governor-general 'shocked and troubled' by Sydney Swans allegation Governor General Sam Mostyn says she is "shocked and troubled" by a sexual assault allegation linked to Sydney Swans players, declaring it an important reminder of the need for "constant vigilance for respectful treatment of women everywhere". Two men jailed over raping 14yo girl in back of van Two men who sexually penetrated a child in a van with a mattress in the back and seats removed will serve at least a year in jail. Australia's northern bases may be a 'juicy target' but the US is showing interest Australia's northern borders are often highlighted as points of weakness but could the United States bolster our defences by making use of bare northern bases? Man sentenced for murder of caring neighbour in Melbourne's outer-east A man has been sentenced after admitting to murdering his neighbour in a drug-induced stabbing frenzy when his son ran over to her house to seek refuge. Tassie growers spitting chips over Simplot spud contract It's crunch time for Tasmanian potato growers in a contract dispute with US French fry giant, Simplot. Man faces court accused of defrauding over $200,000 intended for Indigenous community Traditional owners have told a court they never saw any of the money Larry Joe Woosup was accused of taking as part of a deal with a mining company. Inquiry finds Catholic school discriminated against staff over sexual orientation An inquiry into bullying and discrimination within Tasmanian schools has made 33 recommendations, including a blanket call for "all schools" to implement anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policies. Number of trees to be removed from North Adelaide Golf Course 'not certain', court hears Government lawyers have contradicted South Australia's Premier over the number of trees to be cut down in the North Adelaide Gold Course redevelopment. 'Factory reset is a factory reset': ICAC told phone and iPad wiped It comes as Dallas McInerney was asked to produce text messages between him and NSW Liberal Party figures central to the corruption probe. Butcher saves sleeping neighbours from 'billowing' Canberra house fire The occupants of the Dunlop house in Canberra's Belconnen district included a young girl. Men jailed for forcing man to urinate on partner in terrifying home invasion The court hears a man was forced at gunpoint to urinate on his partner and walk her like a dog while their children were upstairs. 'Difficult to comprehend' that medics didn't notify authorities before fatal crash The death of a woman in a two-vehicle crash in Adelaide's north in 2022 came after "missed opportunities" to remove vision-impaired driver Tristan Mourant — who "knew he had medical advice not to drive" — from the road, a coroner finds. News from the BBC World Service Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic. Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended. Demand for degree apprenticeships in England quadruples in three years The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny. French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories. Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows. Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband's own diagnosis. 'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September? Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards. Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms. Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app. Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing. One man has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it? In that time he estimates he has been involved in getting 16 bills into law and has had a hand in a further 25 law changes. Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments. The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge' Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers. Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows. US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security. Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech. Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods. Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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