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News from the ABC Australia Aussie crashes out with teammate in dramatic start to F3 season Australian racing driver James Wharton has suffered a dramatic ending to the first race of the Formula 3 season, crashing out with his teammate after a fierce battle on track. Comedy course for 'cranky women' allows them to rage on stage A funny thing happened on the way to menopause. Twelve first-time comedians are finding the humour in some of their most confronting life experiences. ‘I can have sex’: Former 'hot priest' on why he quit the ministry Alberto Ravagnani quit the Catholic priesthood last month saying it was too difficult to remain celibate. 'We want them, but is it safe?' PNG defence boss warns about Australian rifles The head of Papua New Guinea's military says the country does not have the capacity to safely store 3,500 rifles Australia plans to ship to the country, raising fears they could end up in the hands of tribal warlords. Social cohesion is fragile, but Australia can rebuild it, Anne Aly says Radicalisation expert turned federal minister Anne Aly says reaching out to people susceptible to extremism and helping them reconnect to their communities is essential. Historic 143-year-old lighthouse shines again after decades in darkness After standing idle for more than three decades, the first concrete lighthouse in Australia is glowing again on the NSW far south coast after being recommissioned. Russia makes Paralympics return amid calls for peace at opening ceremony The Russian flag is flown at the Winter Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, with Ukraine among eight countries to boycott the opening ceremony at Verona Arena in protest. 'Most brazen acts of corruption': Obeid family loses $30m worth of property After investigations spanning a decade, the NSW Crime Commission says it has taken control of more than $30 million worth of properties linked to former New South Wales Labor politician Eddie Obeid. When F1 cars crash, Albert Park's trauma team is called into action Nestled away and out of view from the public sits the grand prix medical centre at Albert Park, with trauma specialists from Melbourne's Alfred Hospital on stand-by for the worst moments in motorsport. Sugar industry calls for national ethanol mandate amid Iran war oil shock Only two states make it a requirement to blend ethanol into fuel, but Australia's sugar industry says making it a national requirement could shield motorists from future oil market shocks.  More than 180 authors quit writers' week. Many returned for a DIY replacement Constellations emerged from the ashes of Adelaide Writers' Week, which was cancelled after authors withdrew over censorship. Organisers share how it came together and lessons for the future. How one week of war has changed Iran, and what it could mean for the future While the country's strict Islamist regime has blocked the internet and other forms of communication for most people, some have found a way to get their stories out. Community outrage as respected senior doctor escorted from hospital Community outrage flares as a "respected and trusted" senior doctor is escorted from a regional hospital amid the fall-out from a controversial redevelopment project. 'Pray we don't get there': Analysts forecast huge surge in petrol prices US crude oil has posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, with the war in the Middle East leading to a major disruption to global fuel supplies. Katherine 'under threat' as 'major flood' risk to remain until Sunday Residents in Katherine woke up to find their main street had been submerged by flooding despite advice from authorities yesterday that the centre of town wouldn't be inundated. The river is expected to peak at 19.2m tonight. Failed bid to extend wild dog fence angers rural graziers Bourke Shire Mayor Lachlan Ford says finding out that a major extension of a wild dog barrier had been cancelled without consultation added insult to injury. These are Australia’s best medal chances at the Winter Paralympics Australia is about to head into the 2026 Winter Paralympics with one of its biggest, and quite possibly strongest, teams ever. How Melissa Lucashenko's new book Not Quite White in the Head came about Melissa Lucashenko is one of Australia's most-acclaimed authors. But when it became clear to the Miles Franklin Literary Award winner that a self-professed fan had only read her non-fiction work, she decided it was time to put together a collection of essays called Not Quite White in the Head. Glory is just within grasp for Australia's powerchair hockey team The Sliders are representing Australia on the world stage in just two months, but they're not as widely known as other national sports teams. This year, they hope to make a wave. Tasmania's largest farm could be sold to UK forestry investors The 22,000-hectare Rushy Lagoon property has long been used for dairy and beef production, but its potential sale to the UK's largest forestry asset manager has raised concerns about agricultural land being used for pine plantations. News from the BBC World Service Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree? The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet. Huge US bomber lands at UK air base The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four. Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks. Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee. Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf. Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship. Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces. Driver who killed student after mistakenly hitting wrong pedal jailed Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother. Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published. Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says. Tory peer quits after Lords investigation into PPE deals It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic. Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year. The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war' The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender". Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four. From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry. Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge. 'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah. Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK? New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded. Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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