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News from the ABC Australia Breaking: Woman killed in shark attack on NSW Mid North Coast One woman has died and a man is in a critical condition after a shark attack at Crowdy Bay on the NSW Mid North Coast. Contender for Khawaja's Test spot calls him one of Australia's best ever Matt Renshaw is gunning for a spot in Australia's Test side, but does not want it to come at the expense of Australia's veteran opener Usman Khawaja just yet. Mother horrified to see needle thrown into backyard on CCTV A mother is in disbelief after a needle she believes was used to inject drugs was thrown into her Karratha backyard, where her toddler loves to play. Varroa mite detected in bee hives in two more SA locations Beekeepers are being urged to monitor their hives more frequently after further detections of the deadly bee parasite varroa mite in South Australia. Labor deals with Greens but grants business concessions on environment laws The years-long stalemate over reforms to environmental laws is set to clear in the final week of the parliamentary year. Government threatens to shut down 'illegal' street charity Queensland's transport department has threatened to penalise residents who set up street-side charity cupboards without filling in the requisite paperwork. The 'concerning' link between childhood maltreatment and suicide risk Suicide Prevention Australia says there's an "urgent" need for action to stop the "significant and lasting" impact of childhood trauma. Global miner BMA drops Queensland mine expansion plan An environmental impact statement found that the project site would clear 136 hectares of koala habitat and significantly affect 33.55 hectares supporting greater glider populations. Thousands still without power, schools closed after freak storms Thousands of residents in Western Sydney are waking up without power and some schools across NSW will be closed after freak storms on Wednesday. Live: ASX to keep rising on Wall St rally, APRA to impose home loan limits The Australian banking regulator will impose limits on large home loans from February, while the ASX is expected to rise as Wall Street extended a recent recovery. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. Drought down south sends potato prices soaring up north Potato growers in Queensland's far north are suddenly in hot demand as drought-stricken paddocks in the country's south fail to deliver. Concerns SA's 'best agricultural land' being taken up by battery projects One of Australia's largest battery energy storage systems would be built on farmland in South Australia's south-east in a proposal that the developer says will lower electricity costs. Staggs reveals one condition to ensure he continues playing for Australia Kotoni Staggs must decide between representing Australia or Tonga at the international level, and says there is one key factor that will tip his decision either way. Heatwave to intensify with more storms predicted across south-east Queensland South-east Queensland is set to swelter through the next few days, with forecast temperatures way above average and more storms on the way. Live: Labor strikes deal to overhaul environmental protection laws Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor has struck a deal to overhaul the nation's outdated environmental protection laws. Follow live. Two National Guard members shot in 'targeted' attack near White House Two members of the West Virginia National Guard have been shot near the White House, according to that state's governor. He says there are "conflicting reports" about their conditions. Her 8yo son was killed in an e-motorbike crash. Now Kloe Weedon wants new rules to protect kids Kloe Weedon's son Zeke William Hondow, a schoolboy with a sharp wit and even sharper haircuts, was farewelled at a funeral last week. Aussie stronghold sports in line for Commonwealth Games return in India Australia is expecting to see its medal chances boosted at the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as sports such as cricket and hockey remain in contention to return. Live: Massive high-rise apartment blaze in Hong Kong kills at least 44 At least 44 people are dead and others remain trapped after a massive fire that engulfed multiple high-rise towers at a residential complex in Hong Kong, with police arresting three people on suspicion of manslaughter. Follow live. Anglican Diocese of Ballarat under financial strain from abuse payouts An Anglican bishop says regional dioceses around Australia are facing financial pressure and potential closure due to having to pay millions of dollars to abuse victim-survivors. News from the BBC World Service Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands. Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable. Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how. Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget. We make £100,000. The cut to cash Isa limit is a big blow BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget. How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years. 'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones. Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130 Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade. Several arrests at Westminster farmers' protest over inheritance tax plans The tractors drove to Parliament on Budget day in a protest over inheritance tax. England's Abby Dow on retiring at 28 - from World Cup winner to mechanical engineer England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering. Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts. Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park The former leader of Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, comes under fresh scrutiny over his actions on the day of the flood. Terror group Palestine Action like the suffragettes, court hears Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge. Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC. All you need to know about season five of Stranger Things The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday. Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords. Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs. Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says. Owners of properties worth more than £2m in England face 'mansion tax' The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m. New pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicle owners Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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