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News from the ABC Australia Man accused of holding woman captive tells jury he was under attack A man accused of holding a woman captive and sexually assaulting her until she fled naked into a Canberra street has told a jury he was the one under attack. Opposition to expand Melbourne CBD in bid to boost home ownership Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson vows to scrap plans for higher-density residential buildings in Melbourne's middle-ring suburbs — and focus on expanding the CBD instead — if her party is elected later this year. Drunk obsterician's manslaughter sentence 'met expectations' says premier WA's political leaders are at odds over the sentence given to obstetrician Rhys Bellinge for a fatal drunken car accident, with Premier Roger Cook backing it and Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas saying it was "on the light side." AFL says umpires' opinion still matters after announcing Brownlow change The AFL confirms umpires will be able to access player statistics before casting their votes in a bid to quell any controversy around the Brownlow Medal count. 'Unbelievable amount of water': Towns receive over 200mm in 24 hours Some pastoralists have already recorded 215mm of rain overnight, with the coming days forecast to bring an additional 100mm in some parts north-east of SA and far west NSW. Angus Taylor says federal Liberals must 'do better' amid SA campaign Opposition leader Angus Taylor responds to SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn's criticism of her federal counterparts, as he joins her on the state campaign trail in Adelaide. Alleged bomb threat against Gold Coast theatre over Chinese dance group Shen Yun has been the subject of several threats, including one against Australia's prime minister on Monday. Man found guilty of postmaster’s manslaughter again in retrial A jury has found Troy Matthew Maskell guilty of a 73-year-old Strathmerton postmaster's manslaughter during a retrial ordered due to inadmissible evidence.  WA population to hit 4 million by 2043 prompting housing warning Four million people are tipped to live in Western Australia by 2043 according to a new report which warns the boom could be derailed by a housing shortage. What is duty sex and how do you stop having it? Obligatory or duty sex is most common in long-term relationships, but can also happen in casual relationships where sex is the basis of the connection.   Plan to bottle and export water from drought-prone area doesn't 'pass the pub test' Farmers say their fight continues after the local council knocked back a Chinese company's bid to extract almost 100 million litres of groundwater a year to bottle and sell. Four years' jail for man who tried to set police officer on fire Ian Wally attempted to use a jerry can full of petrol to set a Perth police officer on fire. Haas labels Maguire rumour 'BS' as he reveals reasons for Broncos exit Payne Haas speaks publicly for the first time about his move to South Sydney in 2027, explaining why he is leaving the Brisbane Broncos. No charges, posters to be returned to Canberra bar after seizures under new hate laws A Canberra bar owner will not be charged with breaching Commonwealth hate laws for displaying posters depicting world leaders and a billionaire in Nazi-like uniforms. Adelaide council reviews mobile parking patrol amid 'complaints' An Adelaide council administration is reviewing its camera-mounted vehicle as a driver says she was mistakenly fined for performing a U-turn in a permit parking zone. New laws flagged after 'violent' attacks on gay and bisexual Sydney teens The New South Wales premier has flagged harsher punishments and new criminal offences in response to gay and bisexual teens being lured online and bashed on camera. Teen denies being behind wheel of car in fatal Canberra crash A Canberra boy on trial for manslaughter denies being behind the wheel of a stolen car that crashed and killed another teenager outside Parliament House. NT government sued over 44yo mother's death in police watch house The family of a woman who died in police custody in Tennant Creek is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence, alleging officers failed in their duty of care after her arrest and that the 44-year-old was held in an "overheated" cell. Inflation slightly hotter than expected, keeping rate hike on table Headline inflation was 3.8 per cent in January, which was unchanged from December, but underlying inflation increased slightly. Both numbers were higher than expected. Shark cull and swimming ban to resume after fatal attack in New Caledonia New Caledonian authorities ban beach swimming and resume shark culling despite concern from environmental groups, after a wing foiler is killed in an attack. News from the BBC World Service Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech. One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline - find out if yours is one Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries. What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected? From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK. Chris Mason: MPs take a new tone on Andrew – but how big is their appetite for radical changes? It was quite a moment when Sir Chris Bryant called the former prince "rude, arrogant and entitled" in the House of Commons, the BBC's political editor writes. NHS secures bone cement rescue package so joint surgery can resume Joint operations were postponed after the main supplier suffered a critical incident at its plant. Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels 'betrayed' Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal. Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April. Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favour In major vote Senedd backs legislation which could allow for terminally ill people to end their lives. UK temperatures expected to reach 18C after rainy start to 2026 How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details. Driver admits causing death of mother pushing pram Rebecca Ableman was struck on the head by crane equipment dangling from a lorry, a court hears. Ejections, shouting and hockey players - Key moments from Trump's big speech The speech came at a particularly pivotal time, with tensions flaring in Iran and Trump's global tariffs being thrown out. Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes? The Papers: 'US shuns war anniversary' and 'Prince of Darkness' Lord Mandelson features on a number of front pages on Wednesday, following his arrest and subsequent release earlier this week. Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive. MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative. 'Historical moment' as Norway's Bodo/Glimt succeed against all odds Bodo/Glimt knock out last year's finalists Inter Milan in one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history and now the team from the Arctic Circle is dreaming of how far they can go after reaching last 16. BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage. Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature". Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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