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News from the ABC Australia Children hired by underworld target of NSW gang violence crackdown Young people are warned they could face adult penalties if they are convicted of organised crime violence, as part of a crackdown on those planning gang-related hits. Boy, 14, speared in back amid escalating tensions in outback NT town A 14-year-old boy has been speared in the back amid what police say were escalating tensions between family groups in Ngukurr, 500 kilometres south-east of Darwin, over the weekend. Author's YA book partly inspired by experience as sex educator in schools Tamil British author Gayathiri Kamalakanthan and Nigerian American artist Chi Nwosu have joined forces to create Bad Queer, an intricately illustrated verse novel about a queer person coming of age. South-East Asia chokes on smog from Indonesia's wildfires For three exhausting months, Andri Susanto and his crew have been fighting raging fires on the island of Borneo — and blazes are taking a toll across the region. Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast in July pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court. Sydney mother challenges Liberal seat following son's hospital death Elouise Massa says an independent will better serve the needs of the northern beaches community after Manly incumbent James Griffin announced he would not contest the seat in the state election. Maternity unit problems persist at Toowoomba Hospital, review finds Longstanding issues at Toowoomba Hospital's troubled maternity unit are yet to be resolved, according to an independent review of the ward.  Hunt continues for man who allegedly attacked parents and brother with axe Police are urging people to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a man who allegedly attacked his parents and brother with an axe in Victoria's east. Boys arrested over alleged assault at Adelaide youth detention facility Two teenagers will face court for allegedly assaulting a staff member at the Adelaide Youth Training Centre, where SA Police STAR Group officers were called on Sunday night. Bathla stands down 213 staff, secures two-week funding extension The floundering property developer Bathla Group stands down 213 staff as it secures two weeks worth of additional funding to continue construction at some of its construction sites.  Man charged over alleged stabbing at Spotlight store Police charge a 28-year-old man with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was injured. Labuschagne retained for South Africa Test series despite pressure Despite mounting pressure over his poor form, Marnus Labuschagne keeps his spot in Australia's Test squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa. Kids sport costing families more than $4,500 a year for each child Rockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees. Young tractor drivers follow in grandfathers' tracks to keep event alive The machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a traditional tractor pull event alive. 'Economically disastrous': One Nation's early access super scheme slammed Australians would be given the option to divert a portion of their superannuation into their take-home pay for up to three years, but one economist has warned it will increase the costs of living in the long-term. Mary Fowler kicks off Manchester City season with opening goal Matildas star Mary Fowler scores the first goal of Manchester City's Women's Super League campaign as the defending champions take down newcomers Birmingham 3-1. Spinning mill blueprint could provide path to manufacturing revival Companies can use a blueprint created by the country's chief science agency about how to re-establish spinning mills, a vital link missing in Australia's clothing supply, but the fashion industry says it will need significant investment. Police find body of tourist who went missing from Edith Falls Northern Territory Police have found the body of a 61-year-old man who went missing from Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park outside Katherine on Sunday. Forehand rocket shows Carlos Alcaraz back to 'full power' in US Open win After missing the past two majors with a wrist injury, Carlos Alcaraz shows off his power in a dominant fourth-round win over Tommy Paul. Elder among last to remember Australia's forgotten 'parkland' Menang elder Aunty Carol Petterson remembers when her family worked as shepherds, driving sheep through the bushland and along rivers towards the coast in southern Western Australia. Decades later, she recalls in vivid detail the natural abundance of the landscape. News from the BBC World Service Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority Germany's AfD hails a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%. Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say. Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget. BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer. Protesters block roads in Portsmouth as 140 migrants rescued The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend. Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv. Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company. Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC. Rapist serving life may face more assault charges Zhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes. Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region. Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed. Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller The actor says it was wonderful playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success. Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale. Drug rape killer should never have been freed, says victim One of Richard Scatchard's victims says his killing of Kelly Faiers in 2023 could have been avoided. Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling. The Papers: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!' A warning from defence officials and a skydiving miracle lead Monday's front pages. The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs' Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia. The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close. Two killed as car hits group of cyclists Three people have been arrested in connection to the incident near Gravesend. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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