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News from the ABC Australia 'Scapegoating': Staff, students and politicians back ANU interim leader A group of politicians, unionists, students and staff come together to support the Australian National University's interim leader, expressing concerns she is being scapegoated for existing turmoil within the embattled institution. Here's why the RBA raised interest rates Sensible Emily untangles the latest interest rate decision and gives you tips to help you save money. Surfers Paradise ditches cars for pedestrians as esplanade closed for good The Gold Coast council has voted to permanently close part of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade despite division over traffic and business impacts. Sentencing delayed for WA couple who tortured puppy to death Nathan James Dekkers and Isabel Maree Busher will remain on bail, with sentencing for their involvement in the mistreatment and death of an 11-week-old puppy adjourned until October. NT debt to hit $12.55b as budget delivers no new cost of living relief The Northern Territory's debt is set to climb to $12.55 billion next financial year, as the 2026-27 budget delivers record spending on health and crime prevention without providing any new cost of living relief. 'She needs to go': Calls for Margot McNeill to resign from CIT Canberra Insititute of Technology's chief executive Margot McNeill is under pressure to resign, after the ACT Legislative Assembly released a damning report which found she misled the institute's board. Carlton fined $75,000 over Elijah Hollands incident Three weeks on from Elijah Hollands's mental health episode at the MCG, the AFL fines Carlton $75,000 for its handling of the player and issues around the incident. Nicky Winmar's barrister claims AFL great was defending himself The barrister for Nicky Winmar has told a Victorian court the former AFL great was defending himself on the night he allegedly assaulted a woman. Philip Morris secret hearing angers health advocates over double standard The federal health minister and health groups are raising concerns about a secret appearance of cigarette giant Philip Morris at a parliamentary inquiry examining black market tobacco. RBA risks a recession but feels there's nothing else it can do Monetary policy trade-offs are getting worse. The Reserve Bank of Australia is confronting rising inflation and downgraded growth forecasts. And there's nothing it can really do about it. WA government admits emissions may rise as it abandons reduction targets The WA government concedes the state's greenhouse gas emissions may continue to rise, after the ABC revealed the government is abandoning plans to implement interim emissions reduction targets. Aussie LIV golfers 'too young to retire' face unknown future Australia's LIV golfers including Cameron Smith are being offered support by the sport's hierarchy amid a funding crisis, as a golf executive says the 2022 British Open champion is "too young to retire". Macquarie Bank becomes first Australian bank to lift interest rates Macquarie Bank becomes the first Australian bank to lift interest rates following the RBA's decision to increase the national cash rate. Firefighter pulled knife on Jewish paramedic, royal commission told Paramedic Joshua Gomperts tells the royal commission into antisemitism how a firefighter pulled a hunting knife on him during a music festival in regional Victoria. New 40km/h zones creating confusing speed limit clusters with massive fines for drivers South Australia's rollout of 40km/h school zones has caused upwards of six speed limit changes in less than a kilometre in some areas, and prompted questions about revenue raising. RBA warns of 'rough' time ahead as interest rates rise by 0.25pc to 4.35pc The RBA lifts rates by 0.25 basis points to 4.35 per cent, which fully unwinds last year's rate cuts. But governor Michele Bullock says the rate rises will not stop higher inflation heading Australia's way from the Iran war. Self-described journalist allegedly accessed 6,880 child abuse files A self-described journalist has been granted bail after telling police he accessed "satanic" child abuse files to "build a bigger case" up against the abuse ring detectives were investigating. Use our rate hike calculator to see how rising interest rates may affect you Tell us your loan size, term and interest rate, and our mortgage repayment calculator will work out how much extra you may have to pay on your loan. Cage fighter says he has no memory of trying to dispose of friend's body A Sydney cage fighter on trial for murdering his best friend during a backyard sparring session has been accused by prosecutors of making up evidence. 'Not my state': Pauline Hanson promises hands-off approach as SA parliament resumes One Nation leader Pauline Hanson flies into South Australia to oversee the swearing in of her party's seven new state MPs, but vows not to interfere in local party matters. News from the BBC World Service 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. Starmer to say antisemitism 'a crisis for all of us' at Downing Street summit The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday. Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year's Met Gala The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form. Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain. Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify. Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say. Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done? The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England. Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation. 'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy. The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink' Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party. What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities? What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities. Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect. Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again. Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026 The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year. Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home. Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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