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News from the ABC Australia Where are the Kelpies? Frustration grows as progress dips in men's netball Despite men's netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained. Woman denied bail over alleged plot to smuggle fugitive bikie out of WA Queensland woman Jessica Beckett told a West Australian court she did not know an outlaw bikie gang member was on the boat she was sailing to Indonesia. Icy atmosphere as Victorian MPs raise funds for MND State government and opposition MPs take the plunge to raise tens of thousands of dollars for motor neurone disease research just days after Neale Daniher's state funeral. Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting between CA and states A meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in significant steps being taken towards BBL privatisation. Legal bill and election breach added to minister's woes Tasmania's racing minister is facing mounting calls to resign from cabinet, after evidence in parliament called into question what her office knew about messaging that breached election guidelines. UK plans to ban social media for under-16s Sir Keir Starmer says he will ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live streaming platforms in some of the most far-reaching online restrictions globally. Accused murderer 'poisoned parents to death' with insulin, court hears Adelaide woman Raelene Polymiadis is standing trial for two counts of murder after allegedly deliberately administering "fatal doses of insulin" to her parents in separate incidents, just over a year apart. Crown alleges man accessed $5.7m dark web bitcoin to buy home Prosecutors allege the house Jamie Lawrence Powrie was arrested at was bought with the cryptocurrency acquired through illegal dark web activity. Cairns man charged after allegedly naming man at centre of extortion case A Cairns man accused of exposing the identity of a Queensland public figure at the centre of a mysterious extortion case has been charged by police with allegedly disobeying a suppression order. Tradie found dead by side of road 16 years ago was murdered, coroner finds A coroner has found the investigation into a Broome tradies' murder, which remains an enduring mystery, was mishandled by WA Police. Charges dropped against 'masked man' after fire at popular tourism site A man who was charged after a fire near Mount Gambier will still have to appear in court to face harm, theft and offensive language charges. Inquest into Kumanjayi White's Alice Springs death in custody set for 2027 A four-week coronial inquest into the death of a 24-year-old man who died in a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs last year after being restrained by police officers has been set down for April 2027. Labor's CGT plan flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry Economists have offered qualified support for the government's plans on day one of a Senate inquiry. Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape Marius Borg Høiby, 29, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes. Lancaster bomber pilot and Riverland volunteer Howard Hendrick remembered Howard Hendrick's life was dedicated to service in the Royal Australian Air Force and to his community. His contributions will forever remembered by his family and his hometown. Gold Coast rates to rise 4.7pc in 'compassionate' budget Councillors have adopted the $2.7 billion budget, which is focused on major projects and frontline services. Drug harm advocates say recriminalising meth ignores evidence, adds stigma Drug harm reduction advocates says there is little evidence that methamphetamine is more harmful in the ACT since being decriminalised, despite a Canberra Liberals commitment to recriminalise it if elected. Dog rescued after being trapped for five days in breakwater A 14-year-old fox terrier is back in her owner's arms after a multi-day stint trapped in the Glenelg breakwater after she broke free from her leash. 'Devastated' family reveal scale of young mother's shark attack injuries Leah Stewart was swimming at Coogee Beach when she was attacked just before 11am on Saturday. PM to make fuel excise call early next week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians "appropriate notice" about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor the issue. News from the BBC World Service When will social media ban start and what platforms are included? The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027. Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details. OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits. Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail. US musician Oliver Tree dies as two helicopters crash mid-air The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event. New attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others. Arrest made after seizure of Russian shadow fleet oil tanker National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences. Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup". Jude Bellingham criticism 'hard to read' says Jordan Henderson England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" player at the World Cup. Brighton's Yasin Ayari scores but refuses to celebrate Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola's fascinating day of scouting Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty. Graham Potter's journey from last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer. Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold. Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests. The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion' A number of the papers preview the announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s on Monday. Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone. Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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