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News from the ABC Australia The humble chickpea has just boomed in value Australian chickpeas are in hot demand, with prices surging towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions. SA health care worker banned after cancer cure claims A South Australian health care worker has failed in a bid to overturn a decision blocking him from practising after he made several false claims including that he cure cancer. Doctorate awarded to elder for 50 years teaching 'any child to read' After a career spanning half a century, Aunty Ruth Simms has been posthumously acknowledged as a Doctor of Letters. CCTV captures moment flames engulf family home in suspected arson Police release confronting video footage in a fresh appeal over a deliberate house fire that threatened a father and his two children. Indigenous rockers record third album in outback shed Outback rockers The Desert Stars have laid down their third album in what might be the remotest recording studio in the world. Work starts on Bundaberg's first hotel development in 20 years The tourism industry hopes it's the start of a long-awaited hotel building boom for the city, which has struggled to attract significant short-term accommodation development. Live: Wallaroos dominating Scotland ahead of Wallabies' clash with All Blacks The Wallaroos face Scotland in the first match of rugby's historic quadruple header at Stadium Australia, before the Wallabies meet the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup. Follow live. Police detain 'cockroach' movement founder ahead of protests in Delhi India's 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke was picked up after two party leaders were arrested. 'Hero' bystanders helped prevent further bloodshed in deadly Oregon shooting A father and a teacher who stepped in to stop a teen shooter as he opened fire on a special-needs classroom in Oregon have been hailed as heroes. Dingoes play vital role in protecting animals from feral cats in desert Dingoes play a vital ecological role in the Great Sandy Desert, saving endangered species from feral cats and foxes.  'Decision next year': Nawaqanitawase keeps Wallabies options open The Wallabies are confident star code-crosser Mark Nawaqanitawase wants to play for Australia at next year's Rugby World Cup, but he still has a choice of three nations. Hail, fallen trees and blackouts couldn't stop Alice Springs Masters Games The skies opened, trees fell and thousands were left without electricity. But as the Alice Springs Masters Games draw to a close, competitors say the spirit of the event has endured. Darwin accountant trades tax for cane toad taxidermy There are 531 dead cane toads in Darwin resident Mithram Selvaratnam's freezer. The accountant who traded numbers for taxidermy will have some of them wearing Santa hats by Christmas. Gunman who sparked lockdown in Sydney's inner west remains on the run Residents say they saw a man in a van, which had been stolen from the nearby area a couple of days earlier, who threatened them with a shotgun and set the vehicle alight before fleeing on foot. Restored cottage gives insight into life on Snowy Scheme Decades before modular homes and FIFO dongas, portable cottages were housing workers on the Snowy Scheme. Man pleads guilty to threatening Central Coast MP Christopher Mark Whitty has pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to threaten serious harm against Gosford MP Liesl Tesch. Kindergarten owner and staff jailed for poisoning 200 children in China The operator of a kindergarten and several staff have been jailed for serving tainted food that caused lead poisoning in more than 200 students in China. Final race meet marks end of nights out at 'Wenty' A sell-out crowd turned out on Friday night to witness the end of a Sydney institution, the Wentworth Park greyhound racetrack. Tattoo artist brings queer joy to AFLW pride jumper "Fruity" dolphins and carabiners might be unexpected designs on an elite sporting uniform, but the Gold Coast Suns will wear a Queensland artist's playful celebration of queer identity this AFLW Pride round. Clown doctors bring a smile to the sick, but not every joker can do it "OK, be gentle," Freddie says, as he leans in to see a patient that's asked to touch his big red nose. News from the BBC World Service Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say. Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections. Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job. Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason. Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it. Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday. Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty. Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle. Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday. Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for. Norwegian teen 'hitman' jailed over UK murder plot Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year. Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies. Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year. Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels. The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games' The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year. Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays. Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS. Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline Kyiv says it has recaptured 277 sq km (106 square miles) of territory in the eastern Donbas region in recent months Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them. Sign up now From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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