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News from the ABC Australia Home owners struggle as insurance premiums rise 51pc in five years Home insurance premiums continue to rise, with properties in natural disaster-prone areas paying the most. Reducing inequality means taxing capital more — including inheritances Intergenerational inequality will only be dealt with by taxing the people that have the money, not by cutting the taxes of those who don't have it. No need for 'magic words' as energy regulator flags major hardship overhaul Amid soaring prices and rising levels of energy hardship, the regulator wants to strengthen the protections for vulnerable customers. One Nation is taking the Coalition vote but Labor is in danger too A lot has been written about One Nation cannibalising the Coalition's vote, but less attention has been given to how the rise of the once-fringe party is also activating Labor. Doctor removed tissue and organs from women whose tests showed 'no endometriosis' Complaints had been made about this gynaecologist for years. Only when hospital management discovered that Four Corners was looking into his practice, did it start investigating further. Live: Winter Olympics come to a thrilling conclusion in closing ceremony The Milano Cortina Games are farewelled in style as the closing ceremony brings the 2026 Winter Olympics to an end. Follow live. History quiz: A tense Oval Office meeting and an iconic war photo How well do you remember Trainspotting, the story of an iconic photo and the M*A*S*H finale? Feeling stressed? This five-minute technique can help Experts say we don’t need to overhaul our lives to reduce our stress effectively. Here are some tips you can use right now. What it's like to land a plane on an ice runway in Antarctica The ice runway at Wilkins Aerodrome is a critical asset in the Australian Antarctic Program, but getting it ready for flights is nothing short of extreme. Victorian IT projects blow out by $1.25bn across a decade, analysis shows Hundreds of Victorian IT projects have together blown out by more than $1.25 billion in the last decade, with some suffering years-long delays, as experts question whether taxpayers are getting value for money. Man carrying shotgun killed while entering Trump's Mar-a-Lago A spokesperson said agents "confronted the individual and shots were fired by law enforcement during the encounter". Indra Brown's fifth-place finish confirmation of her rapid rise Four months ago, Indra Brown had not even competed in a senior World Cup event. Her fifth-placed finish in her maiden Winter Olympics proves her meteoric rise is no fluke. Coalition calls to criminalise help to ISIS-linked Australians seeking return The federal opposition proposes a new criminal offence to punish those who help Australians with links to Islamic State to return home, accusing the government of being complacent about the possible return of 34 wives and children of former fighters. USA beats Canada in overtime to end 46-year gold medal drought Team USA beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the country's first men's ice hockey gold medal since 1980 in the last event of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, after Australian 16-year-old Indra Brown finishes fifth in the freeski halfpipe final. East West rail line closed after flooding washes away track The cross-country rail line connecting Australia's east and west has been closed after heavy rain and flash flooding washed away significant sections of track, the corridor's manager says. Cleary to risk missing first three Panthers games at NRL judiciary Nathan Cleary will either be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle ban. Alice Springs prepares for possible flooding amid severe weather warning Alice Springs residents and businesses prepare for possible flooding, amid a severe weather warning, and after flash flooding caused the Todd River to rise dramatically last week. Search for patient who failed to return to Sydney mental health hospital Madan Pandey failed to return to Cumberland Hospital after his approved leave ended on February 21. Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise SA Labor's state election campaign launch is framed around housing, with the premier committing to a scheme for the purchase of land that would then be on-sold to the private sector for development. Health alert over theft of 1,700 'toxic' poppy plants from Victorian farm About 1,700 poppy plants grown for the pharmaceutical industry have been stolen from a regional property north-west of Melbourne, prompting a warning from the state health department. News from the BBC World Service Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time. Met officers working for Andrew told to guard Epstein's home, emails show The Met says it has not identified any wrongdoing by its protection officers "at this time". Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby. 'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms. William in tribute to Tik Tok medic found dead at barracks The Prince of Wales has told of his “immense sadness” after 25-year-old Lucy Wilde's death. Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of". Former PM Gordon Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy. Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978. Victim killed in skate park double stabbing named Mason Miller, 20, was killed on Wednesday when he was fatally stabbed, detectives say. Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack. Why 2026 marks a Winter Olympic turning point for Team GB Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB. USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime. In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games. Penis injections, swearing curlers and a wolfdog - Olympic stories you might have missed The Olympics is a hub of wonderful and weird stories. Here are the ones we didn't expect to tell from Milan-Cortina 2026. Can you name every GB medal winner at Milan-Cortina? Test your knowledge - how well do you remember Great Britain's medal-winning moments at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Best Bafta Awards pictures as stars gather for ceremony Chalamet and partner Kylie Jenner are among the stars attending the star-studded ceremony in London. Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder Andrew's arrest has changed the public's view of the Royal Family, putting pressure on Prince William as he moves closer to being king. USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%. I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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