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News from the ABC Australia Ruffy residents vow to rebuild after Longwood bushfire wipes out town Locals in the central Victorian community of Ruffy say they are determined to rebuild after a bushfire destroyed most buildings in the small community. Tennis great Williams departs Hobart International in first round After being awarded a wildcard at the age of 45, seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams falls in the opening round in Hobart. Author Craig Silvey not cooperating with authorities after arrest, court told One of Australia's most renowned authors, Craig Silvey, faces court after he allegedly distributed child exploitation material. 'We don't want them': Neo-Nazi group says it will disband ahead of new laws In a statement posted to Telegram, the group announced the closure of the National Socialist Network would also spell the end of "co-projects" White Australia, the European Australian Movement and the White Australia Party. Cruz Hewitt knocked out of Australian Open qualifying in first round It is the second year in a row Hewitt has been knocked out in the first round of qualifying, but the match against a much higher-ranked opponent can only do good things for him. WA mango grower finds fruit as big as bowling ball A WA mango grower is pleasantly surprised to find a crop full of massive mangoes, as big as a bowling ball. Does Iran need foreign intervention? What Iranian Australians say Some members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia are wary of foreign intervention in Iran, but others say there may not be another choice. Camera footage 'giving us hope that koalas might still be around' A motion-sensor camera has captured the rare sight of a koala in the wild at a wildlife sanctuary in Googong near the ACT border. Vanessa decluttered and said goodbye to the fantasy version of herself I was tired of trying to live up to an idealised version of myself. So, I decided to do something I had learnt from Marie Kondo: sort my wardrobe into what brought me joy and what didn't. 40 guns, 250kg of ammo seized in police raid on 78yo's home Tasmania Police has seized 40 guns, including eight unregistered and stored incorrectly, along with 250 kilograms of ammunition from a Launceston home. Police searching for man with firearm in town south of Perth Significant police resources are deployed to Pinjarra, about 80 kilometres from Perth, after a man is reportedly spotted on CCTV with a firearm in a semi-rural area. Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after week of escalating controversy The remaining members of the Adelaide Festival board will step down and this year's Writers' Week event has been cancelled, after days of furore regarding the decision to cancel a scheduled appearance by Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Byron bridge fire highlights tourist hotspot's homelessness crisis A bridge used daily by thousands of drivers is shut in northern NSW, after a fire beneath it destroys the camps of two homeless men with "nowhere else to go". ASIC ban for couple linked to disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire A husband and wife are banned from managing corporations for five years after the failure of several companies, one of which was linked to the former Wagga Wagga MP. More charged over alleged home invasion police say prompted by road rage Two more teenagers are charged following an alleged home invasion shooting, which police believe stemmed from a road rage confrontation. Retired navy captain Mark Kelly sues the Pentagon over free speech The US Democratic senator alleges the president and defense secretary are trying to intimidate him into silence for comments he made in a video calling on serving troops to defy illegal orders. Woman behind crepe attack on chief minister sentenced in court The woman who assaulted a former Northern Territory chief minister with a cream crepe is sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, fully suspended. Pianist hauls baby grand to Aussie landmarks for moving outdoor performances Kelvin Smith played a baby grand piano at some incredible sites across Tasmania before bringing his impromptu shows to amazing mainland locations. Fire at Mount Alexander silences central Victoria broadcasts A fast-moving fire has silenced free-to-air TV and radio across central Victoria — and it could take months to fix the site. Iran using 'military-grade' jamming to take down Musk's Starlink Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests. News from the BBC World Service Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war". US weighs next move on Iran - and faces a complex calculation As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond. X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force. BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC. Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat. I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords. Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents The administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to the state, after a woman was shot dead by an agent last week. 'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25 Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water. Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision. 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country. Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown. Watch: How could Donald Trump respond? The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action. Watch: Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran. Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production. The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel' A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes. How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event. The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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