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News from the ABC Australia Breaking: Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation The AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend. Mayor says flood-prone airstrip may need to move despite $27m upgrade A Gulf of Carpentaria Mayor is calling for a newly repaired airstrip to be relocated to avoid future disasters. Sandalwood industry left in limbo as WA government mulls new rules Producers say Western Australia's lucrative sandalwood industry faces an uncertain future, as the state government reviews the regulations governing the harvest of the valuable wood. Chickens allowed free range again in Victoria as bird flu lockdown ends Bird welfare concerns and forecast hot temperatures influenced the decision to ease confinement rules for flocks of 50 or more birds. Children among dead in shooting at elementary school in Oregon Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Supercars to return to Phillip Island, plugging hole left by MotoGP exit The Victorian government has announced a five-year deal to bring the Supercars to Phillip Island, helping offset an $80 million loss caused by losing the MotoGP. Mums get back to nature for mental and physical reboot Most mothers' groups typically meet at a park or cafe, but a bunch of Queensland mums are stepping it up a notch. Royal Children's Hospital handed $66m after fear new beds would sit empty Premier Ben Carroll's funding announcement comes after hospital staff claimed new hospital beds would be empty because there were not enough workers to support them. Complex surgery successfully separates Fijian conjoined twins In what was described as an "exceptionally rare" case, doctors in Saudi Arabia say a complex operation to separate 13-month-old Fijian conjoined twins has been successful. Town's only unleaded service station cuts fuel supply over rising costs The owner of the only unleaded fuel pumps in a regional Victorian town has left the town dry for almost a month, saying it is struggling to cover the increasing cost of fuel and the business's day-to-day expenses. New Victorian laws reveal auction reserves, so buyers stop wasting weekends The real estate industry says new laws targeting agents underquoting a house price are well-intentioned but poorly designed. Tasmania's Jewels enter WNBL with debut win over Geelong The Tasmania Jewels have won their debut clash against the Geelong Venom in front of a sell-out crowd in Hobart. Coach Claudia Brassard has praised the players for prolific defence and sharp shooting. Reassembling John Travolta's jet down to nuts and 5,400 bolts stage The old luxury jet movie star John Travolta donated to a NSW aviation museum is being painstakingly reassembled on site. Five killed in Houthi strike on presidential palace in Aden Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden killing five people, the government says. Police investigating death of five-year-old boy at home in Grafton A post-mortem will be conducted on a five-year-old boy to try to establish how he died inside his Grafton home on Monday. Global sugar prices rally amid key producer Brazil's presidential election The rally has brought relief to Australian farmers, who faced months of uncertainty as input costs rose. Sydney prison criticised for 'putrid' conditions returns to public hands Parklea Correctional Centre houses more than 1,500 inmates, ranging from minimum to maximum security with most on remand waiting for their court cases to be finalised. Steelworkers down tools for last time amid first wave of redundancies As the first wave of hundreds of job losses hits Whyalla's troubled steel plant, workers and the city as a whole are facing uncertain futures. Car insurance premiums jump by almost 60 per cent in four years Some comprehensive car insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2020 as the government calls on the industry to "step up with fairer pricing and greater transparency". Live: ASX rises, Aussie dollar slides Australian shares are firmly higher after Wall Street ended the day up, despite investors shifting away from high-profile AI stocks into other sectors. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. News from the BBC World Service Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said. Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years. Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex. Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission. Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month. Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures". This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought. London housing project wins top architecture award Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings. Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement The Duchess of Sussex has not done anything like the day of events in Nottingham for several years on British soil. Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children. Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope. Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm. Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives. Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban. What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship. My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was Are protein supplements recommended for pre-teens and teenagers or is a big, juicy steak just as good? Everton's Thierno Barry on the emotional video he was scared to post The Everton striker explains why he chose to post an emotional video from a training session. Sign up now From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Severe drought declared in parts of southern England Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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