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News from the ABC Australia Unregulated peptides may be a new sports doping threat The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community. Man with 'very serious' criminal history jailed over motorcyclist's death The man had a "very high" level of methamphetamine in his blood when he crashed into the back of Ian Welldon's motorbike while failing to stop at a red light. Blues fighting for an Origin dynasty a decade in the making Ten years after playing in New South Wales's breakthrough victory over Queensland, Isabelle Kelly returns to the Gold Coast on the cusp of launching a Blues Origin dynasty. Support worker cut keys to NDIS participant's home without knowledge, inquiry hears A raft of alarming evidence has been aired at a parliamentary hearing into the integrity of the NDIS, with calls for the government to strengthen whistleblower protections. What you need to know about tomorrow's ACT public school strike For the first time in 15 years, ACT public school staff are going on strike in a two-hour work stoppage that will see all public schools, including specialist schools and preschools, keep their doors closed until 10:30am on Friday. Public transport to remain free in Tasmania for an additional year The Tasmanian government has committed $24 million in the state budget towards keeping buses and ferries free for one more year. Defence minister 'disappointed' by lawsuit over Darwin port ownership Chinese-owned company Landbridge launched legal action earlier this year following a pledge by the Prime Minister to return the port to Australian hands. Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government will fight the suit and remained committed to finding a domestic buyer. AFLW's 2026 fixture to feature women's and men's double-headers A series of double-headers involving the women's and men's competitions will take place after the AFLW season begins in August. Warning about 'fraudulent' gift cards bought at Coles supermarket Coles is looking into a Melbourne mother's complaint about faulty Apple gift cards worth $2,000. Female AFL creators say vile comments 'just one example of what we deal with' A video circulated across social media of a group of men laughing about how one of them would "beat the f***" out of a group of female content creators. Perth almost created a City of South Park in 2014 — here's why it might again In 2015 the Barnett government abandoned plans to merge Perth councils — but now the idea has reared its head again. Here's what you need to know. Queensland inquiry wraps as submissions say child safety complaints were ignored Final hearings have concluded at Queensland's inquiry into child safety, with a "lengthy" report expected to be delivered to the government on Friday. How Australia's EV uptake compares with the rest of the world High petrol prices are driving EV sales around the world, with the leading international authority predicting 30 per cent of all new cars sold this year will be electric. What's being cut in Tasmania's state budget? Treasurer Eric Abetz wants to find $1.47 billion in "efficiencies" in Tasmania's state budget. This is what's on the chopping block. Fears CSIRO job cuts will damage Australia's climate change adaptability Some CSIRO staff are concerned the science agency's plan to cut 92 jobs, predominantly from its environment and climate science division, will negatively affect Australia's ability to assess and adapt to climate change. Government to slash 1,700 jobs as Abetz looks to rein in Tasmanian spending The Tasmanian government will slash 1,700 jobs through natural attrition and negotiated voluntary redundancies, as Treasurer Eric Abetz unveils his second state budget. Arafura Rare Earths mine gets green light to challenge China's dominance Arafura Rare Earths has announced its flagship project north of Alice Springs will go ahead, decades after it was first flagged as a prospect.  Government doing 'everything in our power' to keep SA safe from notorious paedophile The South Australian government has filed two applications to either ensure notorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy is indefinitely detained or the subject of an extended supervision order. MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it As another rugby league player is diagnosed with motor neurone disease, we asked experts why so little is known about what causes it. After losing four relatives to dementia, woman shares family's story Gwen Knox, from Western Australia, has written a play inspired by her family that she hopes starts important conversations about dementia and truth-telling. News from the BBC World Service TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says regulator YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year. Free bus trips for children in England this August as part of Reeves's cost-of-living plan Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures. UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes. Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements. 'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books. SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties. Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port. London bus driver dies after assault on bridge Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday. Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show. From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids. The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3' A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers. The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country. How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement. Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires. Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations? A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years. Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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