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News from the ABC Australia Social media and cultural taste sparks demand for exotic fruits Tropical fruits previously rare to Far North Queensland are finding a booming customer base in capital cities as retailers stock more of the unusual produce. Perth artist paints Parkinson's as monster in solo exhibit Andrew Grero, 40, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease four years ago, aims to explain how it affects those living with it through his colourful artworks. Sydney suburban football pitch upgrade soars to $24m It was meant to cost $3.3 million to turn Norman Griffiths Oval into a synthetic field, but a new report has suggested another seven-figure budget increase for what critics say is Australia's most expensive football pitch. Safety fears after plane's near miss with drone photographing canola crop Blooming canola is a drone photographer's delight, but reports of potentially fatal near misses with aircraft have prompted a warning for operators. Live: ASIO chief says media, politicians should have done more to call out antisemitism Mike Burgess tells a podcast that he, media and politicians should have done more to call out antisemitism following the October 7 attacks. Follow live. Lifesaving Central Queensland rescue services to go to tender The state government is seeking a single operator to tender for the operation of two aeromedical services in central Queensland. AUKUS felt 'too hard' at times, former White House official says Five years after the pact between Australia, the US, and the UK was announced, three of its key architects assess its progress toward its goals, including arming Australia with nuclear-powered submarines to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. From African shepherd to Australia's marathon record holder Australian long-distance runner, Haftu Strintzos, shares his "double life" from being a barefoot shepherd in Ethiopia to claiming the national marathon record on just his fourth attempt. Liberal Party grapples with promoting Alex Antic at high-stakes AGM In a ballot that will have implications in Canberra, the South Australian Liberal Party is set to decide whether its future lies with the controversial right-wing senator. A Sydney council's crackdown on smart glasses amid 'growing anger' Canterbury-Bankstown is the first Sydney council to introduce a blanket ban on smart glasses, following similar action by local governments in Queensland and Victoria. 'A dream come true': Walton's unconventional road to professional tennis Adam Walton's path to professional tennis began far from the bright lights of the ATP tour, on courts tucked inside a racetrack in the small Queensland town of Home Hill.  Wilsons Prom's Sealers Cove track reopens after five years The road to repair Sealer's Cove is a tale straight from the pages of Swiss Family Robinson and includes helicopters, barges, and a temporary camp and mess hall created to get the job done. Drug drivers will face higher fines under new Queensland laws Drink and drug drivers will face higher penalties under new laws passed in Queensland parliament. How Swans rebuilt their midfield to challenge for premiership Instead of star power, the Swans are relying on structure and balance to drive them deeper into the finals. Victorian TAFE teachers working seven unpaid hours on average each week A new report has found Victoria's TAFE system receives the lowest "per hour" funding in the country, prompting fears the growing state will fail to meet critical skills requirements. Charles 'giddily elated' on night Diana was killed, her brother claims Princess Diana's brother has accused King Charles III of sounding "giddily elated, like a lottery winner" on the night his ex-wife was killed in a car crash almost three decades ago. Shirt brand owner shares fix to get thousands of Temu dupes taken down Warwick Levy spent hours trying to get his brand's T-shirt designs removed from Temu as its reporting platform kept crashing. These tiny crocodiles may be at risk, but they can't be listed as 'threatened' The Northern Territory's tiny crocs are freshwater crocodiles not a separate species. Despite this, some scientists think the crocs are unique and need special protection. Why Australia has a 'fuel costs crisis' not a fuel supply crisis when it comes to diesel The "crack spread", or profit margin, on diesel is increasing as refiners capitalise on the Middle East conflict, and it's hurting the slim margins of Australia's farmers. Researchers who analysed 10,000 crashes say car size does matter A study of 13 years of crashes in Australia finds a link between car height and risk of pedestrian death, particularly for women and children. News from the BBC World Service Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019 A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing. Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely. Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people. King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic. Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash US stadium owner Robert Kraft says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region". UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue. Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler. UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd. Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident. Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London. This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants. Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week. Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down. The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss. Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem? The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it? Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment. 'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS. GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott are on CD and vinyl editions of the album, but some fans have pointed out the "irony" of this following a controversial decision for a digital-only release of the game. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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