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News from the ABC Australia Being bored in the Perth suburbs inspired this Oscar-winning writer Writer Shaun Tan highlighted the magic and whimsy of everyday Australia in his book Tales from Outer Suburbia. He talks about finding inspiration in the mundane, and what it was like turning his tales into TV. Brawl contained, fireworks cancelled due to fire ban as Summernats ends Australia's largest car festival draws to a close in Canberra, with record cars, championship wins, and a brawl that police are investigating. Property saved with mops, mates and rakes after fire encircles home Everywhere you look around the Irvines' farm near Alexandra are signs of the fire that surrounded their home and burnt right up to the front porch. Violence reported across Iran as government signals crackdown on protests Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest movement against the Islamic republic's rulers in more than three years. Farm kids gifted champion's puppies to secure a skilled future In small towns scattered around Australia, five kids have hit the jackpot. They've each been given a puppy from a champion muster dog. Thousands protest against ICE after fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good The protests come after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. Sixth-tier minnow Macclesfield ends Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence Non-league Macclesfield delivers one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history by stunning defending champion Crystal Palace 2-1. Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78 Bob Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page. Live: Nearly 22,000 homes without power after ex-Cyclone Koji crosses coast Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall in north Queensland as a tropical low, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Follow live. From regional WA to the USA: Young rodeo hopefuls join mentoring program WA's brightest cowboys and cowgirls are being flown across the world to learn from champions of the sport. WA towns look to tackle overtourism as 'crazy' crowds pack car parks, beaches As WA's tourist towns experience an influx of summer visitors, some locals are worried their hometowns could become too crowded unless visitor numbers are controlled. People with lipoedema face healthcare barriers, forcing some to relocate Women with lipoedema in the Northern Territory are struggling to access the care they need, forcing some to relocate for specialist treatment. The condition, often misunderstood, requires better medical support in regional Australia. Inside the world of stringing tennis racquets Behind the scenes of the world's most elite tennis tournaments there is a team of people working on keeping the majors' racquets well strung. The 'wonderful and unusual' heyday of an island's underwater observatory It was once a star attraction alongside Great Keppel Island, with hundreds of tourists daily in the 80s and 90s, but these days snorkellers and fish are the only visitors. Hull anchors Australia to World Cross Country Championships gold Olympic medallist Jessica Hull guides Australia home in the mixed relay event at the world titles in Florida. Challenges faced by police in hunt for alleged Mullewa gunman A search and rescue specialist details the significant hurdles faced by police as the manhunt for an alleged gunman in Western Australia's Midwest enters its fifth day. Arsenal shows support for Cooney-Cross in wake of mother's cancer diagnosis Arsenal players and supporters pay emotional tributes to Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross following her return to Australia to be with her mother, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Mystery grips village after 'priceless' trophy fleeced from museum For years, a prestigious trophy that represented Australia's ties to Italian high fashion took pride of place in a Tasmanian museum. But it is now missing after a 'targeted' overnight robbery. Wetland teeming with life in this remote Corner Country of NSW In a remote and isolated part of NSW, nature is enjoying a deluge of water still around from floods in Queensland last year. Gauff beats Świątek but Poland advances to United Cup final Coco Gauff gets on top of Iga Świątek ahead of the Australian Open, but the US star fails to stop Poland from reaching the United Cup final in Sydney. News from the BBC World Service 'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital. US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced. Is Macclesfield beating Crystal Palace greatest FA Cup upset? After Macclesfield beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the third round, BBC Sport looks at 10 of the biggest upsets in the competition's history. Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume. Snow, rain and wind warnings continue after Goretti disruption A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland, which begins at 03:00 on Sunday, has been upgraded to amber. My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls Over two-thirds of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it? The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time? 'The answer cannot be nothing': The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth. Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony. 'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit. Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him? The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour. Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too. The Papers: UK becoming 'military pygmy' and 'Love Island wildfire crisis' The ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continue to lead the papers into Sunday. Potholes map rates council road repair progress Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England. I'll have two babies with the same dad but I don't know what he looks like The number of mothers deciding to have a baby solo is increasing rapidly - Lucy explains why she chose this route. Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years. 'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. Lynx that were found starving in Highlands a year ago now thriving A year ago, four lynx were on the loose in the snowy Cairngorms - sparking a mystery that remains unsolved. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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