 |  | |
|
News from the ABC Australia Novel taking on controversial palm oil industry wins $60,000 literary prize Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney. Rescue helicopter contract in jeopardy after parliamentary inquiry NSW Ambulance is being urged not extend contracts with Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Services unless it is satisfied with ongoing workplace safety. Tony Modra medical record probe expands to extra staffer Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says. 'Needs a Valium': Brother of former NSW premier fronts corruption inquiry The brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says he undertook factional work while on the clock for another MP in his first appearance before a corruption inquiry. Hawks' Wizard looking to pull off Coleman medal shock Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a chance to pull off a shock feat. Gold Coast pub assault victim in coma as accused refused bail Police allege Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott approached Ross Burckhardt in the car park of the Coomera Boathouse Tavern on Sunday and punched him in the face. Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions. Australia's largest contiguous sheep station sold to Adelaide businessman Nearly 1.3 million hectares of the South Australian outback has been bought by billionaire Adelaide businessman Charlie Shahin, whose family founded the OTR petrol station and convenience store network. When this photo was posted online the racist commentary began A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism. 'Forever left wondering': Families of missing people struggle without answers For more than a decade, Cathy Wood has searched for answers about her father's disappearance. She is one of thousands of Australians living with the pain of an unresolved loss. 'Bitumen bandits' scam family out of almost $10k A Riverland businessman says he has paid for a very expensive lesson after falling victim to a bogus work crew that fleeced him and wrecked his driveway. Driver dies after crashing into truck in front of police cars Police say a driver who died after colliding with a truck at Appin was about 50 metres in front of two police vehicles using lights and sirens. Two men sentenced to life in prison for murdering Caboolture grandmother Two men who murdered Donna Howe in an "act of extreme cowardice" at her home before discarding her body "like rubbish" have been handed life sentences. Chef pleads guilty to manslaughter of drug-affected teen near campsite Jacob Greig has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 15-year-old boy he stabbed during a confrontation near a Wilton campsite in 2024. Pay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model. Court clears way for sexual harassment complaint against ex-NT judge The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago. Melbourne man extradited to Perth over alleged grooming, rape of girl Police say the 31-year-old met the teenage girl through social media and an online game, before he allegedly flew to Perth and sexually assaulted her last year.  The Danube river is so low that Nazi warships are emerging Europe's second-longest river is carrying less water than it has in decades, revealing shipwrecks and shutting down nuclear reactors. Netanyahu is running out of options on Gaza. None really work for him US President Donald Trump wants Israel to do a deal with Hamas now, but conservatives in Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet don't want a deal with the group ever — and it's leaving the Israeli prime minister in a difficult position. Brutal killing of Chinese dog and her pups sparks outrage Protesters around the world are calling for justice for a Chinese stray dog and her puppies after they were beaten to death and set alight by a group of boys in China. News from the BBC World Service Peer urges Tories to block candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027. Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds A terminally ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours. Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of potential new UK heatwave Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived. Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister. Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge. How an avalanche killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community. Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026 The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year. New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland. Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh. Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden. Are summer sandals killing your feet? They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry. Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back' In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted. The city closing down streets so children can play In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults. UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain' Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain. Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022. Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
| |||||||
 | |||||||
| |||||||
|
|
| ||||||
| |||||||
 | |||||||
We Media
Earth Hour
Canstar
EBU
ONLINE!!
We are now Relaying
LM Radio from Maputo Mozambique
LM Radio from Johannesburg
Magic 828 Cape Town