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News from the ABC Australia Australian government secures aircraft to fly home Hantavirus cruise passengers A suitable aircraft to bring home passengers from the Hantavirus-hit cruise has been secured and will repatriate the group of six later this week. Graphic novel wins $60k Stella Prize for first time in award's 14-year history Lee Lai's debut graphic novel, Stone Fruit, was longlisted for the Stella Prize in 2022. Four years on, she's won the prestigious award for her latest book, Cannon. Is the 2026 budget a missed opportunity for First Nations people? First Nations experts have their say on whether the $1.2 billion for Closing the Gap initiatives announced in this year's budget is likely to hit the mark. NT government accused of 'politicising tragedy' with child protection laws Peak Aboriginal bodies have accused the Northern Territory government of using Kumanjayi Little Baby's alleged murder as political cover to push ahead with sweeping changes to child protection laws. Magic Round to remain in Brisbane until 2032 after government reaches deal with NRL Queensland's deal with the NRL to host Magic Round was originally due to end after 2027, but the state government has reached a deal with the NRL to extend until 2032. Maroons turn to 'unbelievable' Upton in bid to correct errors and discipline Queensland needs a win to keep its State of Origin hopes alive and is turning to the inspirational Tamika Upton to provide it. Protesters demand 'stop the chop' at rally opposing North Adelaide golf project More than 2,000 people gathered at Parliament House in Adelaide to protest against the chopping down of trees to make way for the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment. NSW premier attacks 'kangaroo court' after report into $37m grants scheme Chris Minns responds to claims from a parliamentary inquiry that the government "unlawfully redirected" millions of dollars of public money and accused witnesses of lying under oath. Notorious paedophile's lawyer says indefinite jail would be an 'abuse of process' A lawyer for paedophile former magistrate Peter Liddy asks a court to permanently stay an application to keep his client behind bars, but a lawyer for the SA Attorney-General says Liddy continues to deny his crimes. Invictus Australia budget cut labelled potentially 'life-threatening' The federal government is urged to reverse its decision to cut funding to Invictus Australia, an organisation that supports veterans. Labor upgrades migration numbers by 55,000 in federal budget The federal budget reveals the government expects more migrants to arrive to Australia than previously thought, even as it faces a campaign from the Coalition and One Nation to slash migration rates. Why Ivan Cleary's decision to leave Penrith is as unprecedented as his success Ivan Cleary is doing what no other coach of his stature has ever done in Australian rugby league history, walking away from the NRL with his team at the height of their powers. US author to be sentenced for killing husband then writing a book on grief Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief. Miner wins right to sue council for $22m in years-long road dispute A legal stoush between a Central Queensland council and one of Australia's largest coal mines deepens in Queensland's Supreme Court. John Travolta's luxury jet bound for aviation museum arrives by ship After nearly a decade of delays and millions of dollars in repairs, John Travolta's old luxury jet needed a boat to get to Australia. Whyalla steelworks remains 'fiscal risk' in budget as SA waits for freight bypass funding The federal government's ongoing financial support for the Whyalla steelworks remains a "fiscal risk" to the budget. Meanwhile, the South Australian government continues to hold out for more Commonwealth funding for a major road project. Woman stole parrot from pet shop by hiding it under top, police allege South Australian police swoop on the alleged perpetrator of a parrot theft at a suburban Adelaide pet shop, but say the bird has not been found. $150m compensation payout for Yindjibarndi slammed as too little Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed. Forget the generation gap, this budget is about 'the 1 per cent' and the rest Just like it did in 2019, Labor is making an argument about wealth in Australia when it proposes negative gearing and capital gains tax changes. May reveals 'mental breakdown' led to abrupt AFL retirement Steven May opens up on his shock decision to retire from the AFL just two weeks before the season opener for Melbourne. News from the BBC World Service The King's Speech at a glance The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament. Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister. Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits. Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands. Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns. Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully' Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions. Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". 'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education. Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary. Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations' The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread. A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status? Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year. 'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes' Living on opposite sides of a so-called peaceline, they have had to overcome a psychological as well as a physical barrier. 'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons' The lure of luxury prizes is leading people to addiction, gambling support organisations warn. James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is' The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in". Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday. MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snap A flip from northerly to southerly winds will bring warmer weather across the UK next week but as Ben Rich explains that does not necessarily mean sunshine. 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