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News from the ABC Australia The Victorian state budget explained in five key charts The latest figures released by the government show where its spending is going, and where the money to pay for it all is coming from. The most important number isn't in Victoria's state budget pages The most important number in the Victorian budget isn't listed in its pages. It's the 206 days until the polls, with the Labor Government seeking an unprecedented fourth term. Farrer contest could remake the conservative side of politics The first electoral test for both new coalition party leaders, Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, sees the opposition at serious risk of losing Farrer for the first time since the seat was created in 1949. 'We still have no idea': RBA warns of harsh Iran war reality Australia had an inflation problem before the Iran war, but it's turned sinister. We've become hostage to oil prices, and as the governor of the Reserve Bank puts it: "We are all feeling poorer". 'Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise Almost 14,000 Australians rang the National Debt Helpline last month, with most callers saying they are struggling to pay their home loans and are facing mortgage stress, according to new data. More than 8 million Australians now receive income support The number of people accessing income support payments has risen by 2 million in the past decade, with more Australians unable to work due to deteriorating mental and physical health. How a flamboyant thief quietly pulled off an extraordinary coin heist David Gee pulled off one of the most baroque and ambitious coin heists in Australian history, nicking precious coins from the special collections of the nation's oldest library without anybody noticing. Quiz: Fancy yourself a jetsetter? Test your knowledge Which country does the alcoholic spirit cachaça hail from? And how much do you know about Australian towns with Big Koala statues? This comic wowed Edinburgh Fringe. Now she's getting a handle on love Last year, Elouise Eftos became the first Australian woman to land a best newcomer nod at Edinburgh Fringe. Now, she's got a new show about never falling in love. UK police probe arson at ex-synagogue as PM decries antisemitism 'crisis' The blaze is the latest in a spate of incidents that appear to have targeted the UK's Jewish community. Romania's pro-EU government collapses after no-confidence vote The country's currency falls to a record low against the euro as concerns mount about the state of its finances. Singapore approves caning for school bullies The move is part of Singapore's new anti-bullying measures introduced by the Ministry of Education. Labor axes funding for $45b Inland Rail project linking Melbourne to Brisbane The federal government has halted plans for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, amid concerns the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete. Human-to-human transmission suspected in deadly hantavirus outbreak The World Health Organization says no rats were found on board the cruise vessel where the outbreak has taken hold, with three people having died of confirmed or suspected infections of the rat-borne virus. Indigenous commissioner condemns comedian's 'deeply offensive' video South Australia's Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People speaks out against a "deeply offensive" social media video posted by comedian Alex "Shooter" Williamson in the wake of the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Teaching positions, courses to go under TasTAFE cuts TAFE teaching jobs and courses will go and consideration given to asset sales under a Tasmanian government plan to find savings. Inquest into cold case hears man who hid teenager's body also lied to police Rebecca Richardson was a beloved teenager who went missing from Gin Gin in 1998. Her body has never been found and her family is desperate for answers. '24/7 wanding searches' of patients in hospital's behavioural assessment unit Patients entering Canberra Hospital's Behavioural Assessment Unit will now undergo metal detector screening after a knife incident forced staff into a three-hour lockdown. Childcare worker granted bail over alleged 'brutal assault' of children Jayendra Shahi was charged with allegedly assaulting two girls at a childcare centre in Sydney's south-west. 'Good luck walking home': Alice Springs murder trial centres on intent Jurors in a trial over the alleged murder of an Alice Springs teenager have heard competing arguments about how to interpret videos taken in the lead up to the young man's death. News from the BBC World Service Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy. Woman, 35, died in explosion after ex-partner 'forced entry' into her home Police officers are treating the death of Jo Shaw as a homicide. Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly. Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died. Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol. Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure' Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran. No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all". Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point. UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections. Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant. Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby', court hears Preston Davey was abused and murdered after being adopted by two men, a jury has been told. Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread. The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion. The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form. The Scottish town where vape shops are booming despite locals' concerns New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas. Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court. Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week. Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC. Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content. Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him' Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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