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News from the ABC Australia 'We're in miracle country': Fresh air found for first time in inundated Nepal tunnels Nepali authorities have found fresh air for the first time in the hydropower project tunnels where a suspected 900 people are trapped after floods buried entrances. Book about Kumanjayi Walker's killing wins $80,000 at literary awards Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction. 'No face-to-face meeting': Former One Nation candidate questions vetting process Warren Pickering's public reckoning with his past has raised a broader question for One Nation: How is the party vetting candidates it puts before the electorate? US judge rules Tate brothers as flight risk in denying jail release A US judge has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate their bid for release from a Miami jail amid an ongoing extradition request from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service. Officer who hit man on hospital stretcher keeps job with NSW Police A NSW Police officer keeps his job despite being found guilty of assaulting a man who was being wheeled into hospital on a gurney by paramedics. No cap on gun ownership in Tasmania after Labor amendment fails There will not be a cap on the number of guns a person can own in Tasmania, after the lower house voted not to amend the state government's firearms reform legislation. Extreme heat, fires and floods mark record hot month Climate data has been released confirming August 2026 as the hottest month on record after heatwaves and severe drought dominated Western Europe's warmest summer. Queensland on the brink of a credit rating downgrade The ABC understands a downgrade is imminent, sparking a blame game between Canberra and the LNP state government. 'I believe Israeli survivors': Grace Tame clarifies October 7 attack comments Grace Tame faced criticism after a March ABC Radio Sydney interview in which she likened reports of mass sexual assault during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, to "propaganda". Victoria's upper house votes to defer Labor's work-from-home laws Victoria's upper house has referred Premier Ben Carroll's work-from-home laws to a parliamentary committee, in a major blow for Labor ahead of the November state election. Joyce vague on details, Albanese wins tennis match amid golf grant saga This week One Nation's Treasury spokesperson was vague on policy details, Andrew Hastie took on Pauline Hanson and the prime minister defended his membership to a golf club. Land-clearing investigations to be reviewed after Hobart farmer protest Tasmania's forest practices regulator says it will review how it conducts investigations into suspected land-clearing breaches after a protest by farmers in Hobart. Calls for radical change to avoid commercial fishing 'wipe out' in WA With the state government cutting $400,000 in funding from the WA Fishing Industry Council, a veteran fisherman says their political advocacy needs a significant rethink. One Nation to back Greens' gas fracking ban in SA's South East In an unlikely political alliance, One Nation will back a Greens' bill to permanently ban fracking for gas on South Australia's Limestone Coast. 'Perfect storm': How banks allegedly defrauded of up to $600m NSW police say one of Australia's largest fraud syndicates has fleeced banks of up to $600 million in fraudulent loans in what one investigator described as the largest financial crime he has seen. Canberra academic wins appeal against sexual assault convictions A former Australian National University academic successfully appeals against his convictions for the sexual assault of two people in separate incidents in 2016 and 2020. Town delights as government cans renewable energy zone plans A small town in northern Victoria is relieved that a proposed renewable energy zone has been scrapped by the government. Ex-country music festival boss gets community service for sexual touching Joel Ulbricht has been placed on a community corrections order and must complete 250 hours of community service. Long-awaited Medicare review says rebates should be increased Inadequate Medicare rebates for longer GP appointments have been penalising patients who need more time and should be boosted, according to a major new government report. Police failed to test bloody knife linked to missing woman, inquiry told A NSW inquiry into missing persons has heard from the family of a 31-year-old woman who went missing from Bathurst 25 years ago. News from the BBC World Service England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England. Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from. Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal? The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday. 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending. Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors. Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held. Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping. We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent. Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in. 'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts. How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for. Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say. American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed? The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month. Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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