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News from the ABC Australia Bali court sentences Lamar Ahchee to 12 years for role in cocaine smuggling plot An Australian man is sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison for his role in trafficking cocaine into the country in Lindt chocolate wrappers. Nothing could have been done in 'rare, tragic' baby death, inquest hears An inquest has been examining the death of a newborn at Atherton Hospital and whether the care the mother and baby received were in any way responsible. Mother committed to stand trial over four-year-old son's death Tara Maree Richardson is charged with the 2021 murder of Tarrin O'Sullivan, with prosecutors alleging the boy was killed before being placed into the water at Munbura, south of Mackay. Why defending Bondi Beach was a difficult scenario for police The investigation into how and why the Bondi terror attack unfolded has only just begun, but the question of whether there were enough police and security there that day will be central. Government reveals golf course tree losses as Liberals revise stamp duty policy The South Australian government has released plans for North Adelaide's public golf course redevelopment confirming that nearly 600 trees will be cut down, not the thousands previously claimed by the Liberals. Samoan farm worker sentenced to eight years' jail for rape of teenage girl Samoan national Agaalofa Agaalofa, 27, is jailed for raping a 17-year-old girl on a beach on the NSW mid north coast in 2023. Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north. Naveed Akram received hunting training at Sydney club, president says Bondi gunman Naveed Akram trained at a Sydney shooting club in "firearms safety" and "how to hunt", the club's president has revealed in an interview with a Serbian newspaper. Snicko circus distracts as England slides towards Ashes oblivion The circus comes to town in Adelaide with technological madness marring a second day which, more importantly, saw England wilt again and Australia tighten its grip on the Ashes. Five quick hits: Snicko chaos, catching controversy and a Bazball bust-up Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer share a robust conversation, Snicko is decried as "the worst ever" and another catching controversy. Here are the quick hits from day two of the third Ashes Test. Administrators allow some Zone RV customers to collect caravans People who fully paid before the company collapsed can receive their vans if they pay an extra fee, while the majority of customers remain in limbo. Husband charged with cold case murder of Melinda Freeman granted bail Craig Freeman was charged last month with murder over the death of his wife Melinda in October 1991. 'No remorse': Former ANU academic jailed for six years for raping two people Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says Rick McGary has not accepted blame for the rapes, which occurred in Canberra in 2020 and 2016. Former Labor MP Craig Thomson jailed over migration fraud The former member for Dobell, Craig Thomson, has been sentenced to a maximum of four years jail over a migration scheme that netted him $2 million and for fraudulently receiving the JobKeeper payment. Dreading family Christmas conversations? These strategies can help While your Instagram feed says the holidays are about joy and love, for many people Christmas is a time of managing tricky family members, inappropriate comments and probing questions. Australian Jews say years of rising antisemitism culminated in Bondi attack Jewish Australians say the terror attack at Bondi Beach has left the community feeling angry, devastated and scared. Perth to swelter on Christmas Day with scorcher tipped With only seven more sleeps until the big day, Western Australia looks like being the hottest capital city in the nation this Christmas. Adelaide Test reduced to 'absolute shambles' as DRS debacle hits day two A series of strange decisions by umpires further erodes any trust in the DRS process as day two at the Adelaide Oval devolves into "shambles" and "chaos". Developers, car park owners to fund major Melbourne transport project The Victorian government turns to developer contributions and car park levies as it tries to raise more than $10 billion in funding for the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop. Funding offered to help revive FOGO waste system The WA environment minister has thrown a $3 million lifeline to councils to help revive the failing 'FOGO' bin system in the South West — and says the controversial three-bin system is here to stay. News from the BBC World Service Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday. In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles. Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023. The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain French anaesthetist who poisoned 12 patients to death jailed for life A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging. 'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of Bondi victim, 10, at funeral Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went. Rob Reiner's family speak of 'unimaginable pain' as son Nick faces court for murder charges Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death. EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again England's Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test. Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup. Bank of England expected to cut interest rates Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. Watch: Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cub Researchers have tracked how the mother, who also has a biological cub, has taken in a second young bear in a rarely documented case. All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025 BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote. Noise and flashing lights - How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row. The Papers: 'Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn' and 'Ban doctors strike' Sir Keir Starmer's warning to former Chelsea FC owner and the doctors' strike are prominent on Thursday's papers. Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas? With the weather set to turn much colder for Christmas, will it be cold enough to snow? Chris Fawkes has a festive update. Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000. Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break. Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right". Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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