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News from the ABC Australia One in 10 people searched for weapons in Qld identified as First Nations In Queensland, police have the power to randomly stop and search people for weapons. Statistics show who they have wanded. How Dolly Parton fostered child literacy as a tribute to her dad Dolly Parton was known best for her songwriting skills but her tireless work to improve child literacy will leave a lasting legacy. Gulf trucking company halt could force remote grocery price surge Remote grocery prices could surge and more than 70 jobs are at risk after a major Gulf freight company was grounded for compliance and safety issues. Victorian offshore wind auction opens with plans to power 1.5 million homes The Victorian government says the auction is a major step towards creating a local offshore wind industry. Royal commission to conclude after 346 witnesses, 20,000 submissions After a mammoth series of hearings, Commissioner Virginia Bell will preside over the final antisemitism royal commission hearings today. Woman found dead in Bacchus Marsh home A 75-year-old man has been arrested after a woman's body was found inside a home in Bacchus Marsh this morning. CTE study finds 70pc of head impacts happening in sports practice At least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 was found to have had CTE, according to a new study. Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Hervey Bay A 31-year-old man dies after being struck by a car in a quiet Hervey Bay suburb. Councils criticise how Victoria plans to divvy up $140m to Murray-Darling Basin towns A group of seven councils says the proposed allocation of funding does not address the individuality of the regions affected by Murray-Darling Basin water buybacks. Tomic's main draw drought continues as Australians struggle at US Open Bernard Tomic is one of three Australian players failing to advance at the US Open qualifiers. Custom home gives outback family 'billion-dollar view' Warumungu man Norman Frank Jupurrurla, who grew up in a tin shed, says his family's new Tennant Creek home makes him feel like he is where he is supposed to be. Imperfect lychees go from shed floor to liquor shelf as growers diversify Seeing edible lychees discarded for their cosmetic imperfections leads a central Queensland grower to use the third-grade fruit for alcohol. Real estate agent's sales data under scrutiny after awards disqualification A top-ranked WA real estate agent is disqualified from this year's industry awards after discrepancies emerge in his reported sales data. Live: Productivity Commission rebuffs 'unacceptable' criticism of GST interim report The Productivity Commission has rebuffed criticism of its interim report into the GST carve-up, saying the comments have crossed a line. Follow live. Live: Woolworths profit soars to $1.1b, private credit woes hit Australia Woolworths has seen its headline profit surge by 18 per cent to $1.1 billion, while Australia's private credit woes have deepened as a large investment firm imposes redemption limits. Follow live. Keeping aged-care residents out of hospital a win-win for health Thousands of aged care residents are avoiding trips to hospital as specialist clinicians bring treatment directly to them. Djokovic and Sabalenka stunned in US Open mixed doubles debut Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka's sheer star power is not enough to get them over the line in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles. Live: 'World feels less sparkly': Dolly Parton's legacy remembered Dolly Parton may have grown to fame as a country music artist, but her impact extended far beyond. Read the tributes in our live blog. Root left fuming as teammates 'continually keep making stupid mistakes' England captain Joe Root opens up on his disappointment after finding another teammate involved in an alcohol-fuelled off-field incident. Plymouth Brethren fights to establish fifth church in Kyneton The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, through applicant Kyneton Gospel Trust, wants to build a church for 45 of its members in a housing development, 87 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. News from the BBC World Service Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media. Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed. CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday. Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup. Man dies in crash after police pursuit Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition. Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide. Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July. Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries. Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday. Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail. Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You. How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality. A life in pictures The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. 'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom. Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before. Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality' Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC. Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told' Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told". The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly' The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers. Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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