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News from the ABC Australia Five accused of using dating apps for homophobic attacks in Melbourne The arrest of the five males brings the number of people accused of similar attacks around the state to almost 50. 'Generational change': Melissa Donnelly named as new ACTU boss The 44-year-old inherits the trade union movement while it is enjoying a golden era of political influence, but also faces a long-term decline in membership and a fight for the rights of workers in the AI boom. 'Unexpected' closure of Adelaide wedding venue leaves couples scrambling Many Adelaide couples are scrambling to find a new venue for their weddings after a popular restaurant and cellar door announced its "unexpected" closure. Victorian teachers to vote on new pay offer before strike The new pay offer includes a $2,000 lump-sum payment if they agree to the deal, which would head off a third statewide strike. Thailand rocked by second shooting tragedy in three days A gunman is arrested after firing shots at a local government office on the outskirts of Bangkok with a former member of parliament accused of killing a former colonel whom he had known for years, and wounding his driver. Former championship winning team cut from A-Leagues The Australian Professional Leagues have terminated Western United's A-Leagues participation agreement, meaning the club won't be returning to the top flight. Trial begins in case of man accused of Bogie triple murder The trial of a man accused of murdering three people on a Queensland cattle property in 2022 has begun. My Brilliant Career cast reflects on 'defiant' Netflix adaptation An adaptation of Miles Franklin's classic My Brilliant Career will come to Netflix this week, with members of the cast and crew saying this production's defiance lies in its expansion of the world Franklin created. Woman cleared of Cassius Turvey's murder avoids jail for driving with no licence Aleesha Gilmore, found not guilty of murdering Perth school boy Cassius Turvey, has avoided an immediate prison term for breaching the terms of her suspended sentence. Victorian health watchdog issues warning over alleged fake doctor The Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner has issued a public warning about a Melbourne woman who is alleged to have charged $20,000 for unapproved treatments while pretending to be a doctor. Nine boys charged with 70 offences over alleged Kimberley crime spree Seven boys are to face in court charged with 70 offences in connection with a string of vehicle thefts across Derby, with two more receiving juvenile cautions. Coalition calls on Albanese to apologise to Japan's PM over melon gesture The Australian prime minister has landed in hot water over a gesture involving two melons, which his office insists was not referring to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's body. What have we learnt from Origin Energy's data breach? Three weeks ago, Origin Energy announced that 900,000 current and former customers had their personal data accessed. What have we learnt about our data safety online since? Former kindergarten cleaner jailed over AI-produced child abuse material A Mildura man who used AI to generate explicit material of 10 victims, including four children known to him, has been sentenced Coal locomotive derails weeks after runaway train incident Another coal train run by haulage operator Pacific National is being investigated in New South Wales just weeks after a runaway train incident involving the same operator. AGL fined $60k after workers exposed to lead during power plant deactivation South Australia's Employment Tribunal has fined energy giant AGL after workers were exposed to lead during a decommissioning project at an Adelaide power station. Renaming of electorate for Aboriginal leader abandoned after disagreement A plan to rename the Tasmanian electorate of Franklin to honour an Aboriginal resistance leader has been abandoned in part because of disagreement among local Indigenous groups. Adelaide waterfalls roar to life as reservoirs receive decade-high deluge In scenes reminiscent of tropical Queensland, waterfalls in the Adelaide Hills have been whipped into raging torrents as reservoirs receive 18 billion litres of water in just 24 hours. Labor candidate stands by comments on party's 'skeletons' and culture of silence WA Premier Roger Cook backs Labor's candidate in the hotly contested Secret Harbour by-election over comments she made five years ago about the party’s culture of silence on sexual harassment in the workplace. BHP and unions both claim wins after weekend strike action BHP's Port Hedland operations just faced 48 hours of industrial action, but how much of an impact did it have? News from the BBC World Service Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat The boat made the journey on Saturday, when a total of 258 migrants made the crossing on four boats. Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key. Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company. Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs. Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men. Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money? Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools. Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai. At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine. Fifa and Infantino accused of 'deception' in open letter from football confederations Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation. China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm makes landfall Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai. Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job? A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace. Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time. The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record. You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help. The Papers: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger' The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning. Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process. Watch: Bungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak. Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London. Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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