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News from the ABC Australia Breaking: Ballarat killer Lachlan Young found not guilty of raping teenager Ballarat killer Lachlan Young has been cleared of raping a teenager months before he murdered his girlfriend, Hannah McGuire. Staffer to whom Brittany Higgins confided rape allegation got $1.48m payout Former political staffer Fiona Brown has received $1.48 million in a settlement from the Commonwealth over claims she was made a scapegoat in the fallout from Brittany Higgins's rape allegation. Darwin man charged with money laundering from illicit tobacco sales Police have arrested and charged a 33-year-old Darwin man for allegedly laundering millions of dollars through an illegal tobacco business, following a four-month investigation by Northern Territory Police alongside Australian Border Force. Breaking: Bird flu suspected as 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events Three mass bird mortality events believed to be linked to the H5N1 avian flu strain have been recorded on islands off SA. In a separate event, more than two dozen penguins have been found dead in Tasmania, with testing now underway. Qld government accused of gagging frontline organisations from speaking out The premier denied there have been threats to cut investment in vital services, including for homelessness and child safety. Four people requiring medical treatment after Perth hospital ICU fire Four people have required medical treatment after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of Fiona Stanley Hospital. Lawyer says 'beef' behind alleged victim's complaint against Alan Jones Alan Jones's defence lawyers have accused one of the veteran broadcaster's alleged assault victims of confiding in two men who "hated" Mr Jones as part of a workplace "beef" at commercial radio station 2GB. Gold Coast canefarmers 'devastated' after sugar mill terminates contract The owner of the Rocky Point sugar mill sent a notice to growers in June advising them that the mill would cease crushing their cane after the 2027 season. In a town known for its wild coastline, a surfing star is born As our ute hurtled along a steep track onto an isolated beach, I finally understood why a grab bar up above the front seat passenger is nicknamed the 'Oh sh*t handle'. Welcome to Augusta's take-no-prisoners approach to life. Chinese national pleads guilty to $20,000 bribe hidden in tea Guoxin Zhu was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended after spending 26 days in custody. They put food on our tables, but 9 out of 10 farmers feel undervalued A national survey finds many farmers are considering leaving the industry, while one in three feel their mental health has deteriorated over the last year. Albany residents cut off from mains gas to get compensation After months of uncertainty, the WA government announces a transition package for the thousands of residents and businesses impacted by gas supplier ATCO's decision to walk away from a regional city's mains gas network. Israeli ambassador rejects 'political attacks' on report clearing soldiers in Frankcom killing Israel's ambassador Hillel Newman defends the IDF investigation clearing its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, saying the findings should not be attacked if they "are not suitable to one's political agenda". Albanese dinner host's family fortune linked to corruption involving relatives The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a dinner attended by Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving relatives in China.  Victorian regulator shuts down 65 day care centres, suspends educators Ignite Minds is ordered to close scores of centres and four educators are suspended following an inspection blitz in Victoria. Why there will be more police with more powers in Perth's CBD this October The Land Forces defence expo was the site of ugly clashes when it was last held in Melbourne. As its next edition approaches in Perth, the WA government wants to give police more power for "public order". Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences? There are situations in which Australians can access their superannuation early, but there can consequences for their tax and Centrelink payments. Drones breach RAAF airspace for second time in a month An analyst says the breaches at the Williamtown base show that Australia's $100 million fighter jets are "completely vulnerable". 'Out of control' cost-of-living pressures drive demand for food charities As demand for food charities and housing services rise, one family has travelled Australia with barbecues and smokers to deliver low-cost and slow-cooked meat dishes to people experiencing hardship. Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era Australia's unemployment rate hits 4.5pc in July, the highest level in the post-COVID era, reducing the chance of another rate hike in September. News from the BBC World Service Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September. Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever? The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family. Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies". Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long. Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains. People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences. Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim. Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections. From managing your nerves to collecting your results - everything you need to know If you've taken your GCSE exams in the summer here is a guide to what you need to know about GCSE results day in 2026 and tips for your next steps after school. What to do if you're unhappy with your grades Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England? The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland. Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland. 'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices' Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like. Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands. The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky. 'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy' News of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers. I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own. Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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