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News from the ABC Australia Qld students lag behind national average on NAPLAN literacy and numeracy testing About 1.2 million students sat for NAPLAN testing in March, which assesses Australian year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students' proficiencies across numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and punctuation. Nurses and midwives' union calls out 'gendered violence' after survey Annalise has been kicked, punched and even bitten on the face while working as a nurse. Her experience is reflected in the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union's latest report into occupational violence in healthcare settings. Tasmanian child detained for 55 hours in adult watch house cell Children have been detained in adult watch houses for up to 55 hours at a time, figures show, a year on since the Tasmanian government was urged to completely phase out the use of adult facilities for kids. 'National tragedy': Experts warn of concerning NAPLAN knowledge gaps NAPLAN test scores have revealed one-third of Australian students are not meeting "challenging but reasonable" expectations in literacy and numeracy. One Nation's new Victorian leader promoted conspiracy The new state One Nation leader warned of a debunked "globalist" plot to control Australians. These 10 wildflowers all have superpowers. Only one can win your vote Move over waratahs and banksias! These 10 flowers from the unsung understorey are not just pretty faces, they have surprising tricks up their sleeves.  What is parentification and how can you heal from it? Eve was an adult when she realised she grew up in a home where the child-adult relationships were reversed. Travel quiz: Will you pass with flying colours? Where would you find the world's longest train tunnel? And how do you spell the name of the second-longest river in the US? My Brilliant Career gets a reboot and a modern take Netflix's six-episode adaptation of Miles Franklin's beloved novel features former Neighbours star Philippa Northeast as the firey protagonist. Mass funeral held in Gaza for 112 people killed in Israeli strike The group being laid to rest were members of two extended families in Gaza, with some gathered for the event describing it as the largest funeral in the war-ravaged strip's history. More than 150 migrants saved from burning boat in English Channel French coastguard officials have rescued migrants stranded on a burning boat in the English Channel. Police investigate arson on Victorian defence company as 'far-left terror' It is the first time Australian authorities have investigated what they consider to be a potential far-left terror attack, motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideology. Five dead in Moscow region as Kyiv targets more Wildberries sites Ukraine also targets another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries as both sides trade strikes. Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion The federal government is set to announce changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy scheme in a bid to help businesses install solar systems and close the gap with residential take-up. Tony Burke delays speech expected to reveal sweeping migration cuts The ABC understands the cuts to migration numbers are contentious within Labor, but no reason for the delay is given. NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston. Labor unveils 'widow tax' fix after negative gearing backlash The government is also consulting on carve-outs and changes covering newly built homes, affordable and disability housing and its new capital gains tax system. Three lions die at Japanese zoo amid extreme temperatures A Tokyo zoo has temporarily shut down its lion enclosure to the public as extreme heat claims three lions.  'Script hasn't changed': Kevin Rudd derides Hanson's leadership capability Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has no real answers for the issues facing Australians but he does believe AUKUS submarines are a good thing for the nation. Shark Bay crash killed grandfather taking family on holiday More details emerge of a horror crash near Shark Bay that left two men dead and a woman and child seriously injured. News from the BBC World Service Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime. More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France. Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday. Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary' Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary". Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City. Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday. Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week. Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims". Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published. Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday. Surgeon struck off after wrongly connecting organs An expert witness said the bowel procedure carried out by the surgeon was "not known to man". How Italians are avoiding the worst of the heat this summer From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave. What's behind having to release some prisoners early? More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early. What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. Burnham invites swimmer Goodburn to meeting after cancer funding plea Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting. EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says. Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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