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News from the ABC Australia Two years after promised change, forced adoption survivors are still waiting For decades, thousands of unmarried women were pressured or forced to surrender their babies for adoption. Two years since a WA report into the practice, survivors are frustrated with the pace of change. 'Tireless advocate' Pat Miller to be honoured with state funeral The trailblazing legacy of Patricia Ann Miller AO, a proud Arrernte woman and former NT Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral.  Schutt banned for two matches after prescription medication failure Australian women's star fast bowler Megan Schutt apologises for a breach of prescription medication guidelines. Colombian narcotics police 'have no record' of AFP anti-drugs taskforce Two Colombian National Police departments say they have no evidence of an agreement with the Australian Federal Police for its newly-announced international anti-drugs taskforce. KPMG ban on government work extended after 'serious ethical failings' The federal government extends its ban on KPMG bidding for new government work until at least the end of February, following allegations its audit partners misused client data then mishandled a whistleblower's complaint. Accused 'dead set' he was not driving in crash that killed four A 25-year-old man has taken the stand in the Dubbo District Court, where he is on trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges over a crash on the Newell Highway that killed four people.  'She became younger': Gascoigne's success at 57 Despite her reputation today as one of Australia's most influential artists, Rosalie Gascoigne did not start exhibiting any of her work until she was aged 57. SA mother spared jail for 6yo daughter's death in car crash A mother who got lost on the way to church before failing to give way at an intersection – causing a crash which killed her own child – will not be sent to prison, a court has heard. Accused High Country killer applies for bail claiming he has been attacked in jail Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn tells a court he has had been attacked with faeces and bodily fluids during his time in custody, as he seeks bail ahead of a trial next year. Aussie Borlase on winning side as Atlanta Dream leads WNBA Finals Australian basketballer Izzy Borlase is one step closer to a WNBA title as her Atlanta Dream side beats Golden State Valkyries to lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Out-of-home care manager pleads not guilty to choking, raping colleagues Damian Ellis Spohr denies 30 charges relating to five alleged victims between 2020 and 2025, spanning several locations across New South Wales. Roberts-Smith says failed court case cost Kerry Stokes 'upwards of $30m' War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith gives a lengthy radio interview where he says he "wouldn't change a single thing" about his military career. Man shot by police in Sydney allegedly pointed gun at officers A 21-year-old man allegedly made threats before a confrontation with police in Sydney's south-west, NSW Police said. Amid the hunt for World Cup glory one of Tonga's greats is not done yet Nobody has played rugby league for Tonga more than Tui Lolohea and as the island nation hunts its first ever World Cup the last survivor of the team's old days has proven he has still got plenty to offer. Body found on highway after suspected hit-and-run in Victoria's north-east Police are investigating after the body of a motorcyclist was found on the Maroondah Highway at Yarck this morning. Hypervigilant and isolated, rural female MPs exhausted from fear Regional female MPs are reviewing their safety measures and changing how they move around in public spaces, which are often far from emergency services. The Trump about-turn that might have even surprised Putin The US president stuns even some of his own Republican colleagues by giving his Russian counterpart his biggest economic and propaganda victory since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Seasonal worker to spend 8 months in jail for crash that killed colleague Reginold Toa, 35, will serve eight months of a three-year jail sentence before being deported to the Solomon Islands for dangerous driving causing the death of a fellow seasonal worker. Mum and son offered to repay Alan Jones after being 'berated', trial hears The complainant first contacted Mr Jones when he was 13 years old, asking for help for his struggling single mother. Tonga's TikTok Comancheros 'president' handed 12-year jail sentence A Tongan man deported from Australia has been sentenced to 12 years' jail over his role in establishing a branch of the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang in the Pacific nation. News from the BBC World Service Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes. Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing. Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia. The real reasons US politicians are getting older No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system? UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region. Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more' Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life. The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications. Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California. Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities. Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating. What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble? AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response. Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs. How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition. The Papers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs' Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones. Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the games. Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade. Sign up now From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Celebrity shark defies authorities, returns to South Korean canal Authorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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