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News from the ABC Australia Closure of major industrial companies risks hit to Tasmanians' power bills A leading energy analyst says Tasmanians could be forced to cover transmission costs formerly paid by the now-closed Liberty Bell Bay smelter. Residents at homeless shelter plead for help to save their homes Hundreds of adults and children living at Darwin's largest homeless shelter have been told they need to be out by October — and many fear they won't have anywhere to go. Victorian premier apologises to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in schools Victorian Premier Ben Carroll formally apologises to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state government schools, describing a "terrible reality" of systemic failures. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the return of the mid-tier Marvel movie Tom Holland's return as a now-anonymous Peter Parker isn't the igniting spark Marvel needs to revive its cinematic universe. CFMEU commissioner accuses Qld police of taking side of 'law-breakers' Commissioner Stuart Wood took aim at the police response to a 2024 CFMEU blockade in which he said police "took the side of law-breakers". Change in response to mental health emergencies announced for NSW People experiencing mental health emergencies in New South Wales will be met by healthcare workers as opposed to police, under a new model being rolled out by the state government. Port Moresby at 'unnecessary risk' as landholders block urgent water works Urgent repairs to address a pending water crisis in Papua New Guinea's capital are being delayed after traditional landowners set up a blockade. K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys One month after five new categories were added to the Grammy Awards line-up, BTS announces they will not submit music the forthcoming 2027 show. Blood test hailed as 'new frontier for Alzheimer's care' The ability to diagnose Alzheimer's decades earlier could be a step closer with a new blood test set for clinical trials within months. Teacher used laptop decorated with a 'free Palestine' sticker, inquiry told Antisemitism in schools and against young people has been a key focus of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney today. Private e-scooters used to save time and money on commutes, study finds The first study of privately owned e-scooter users in Perth has found owners are primarily using them to save time and money commuting to work, and a surprising number are ridden by older people. Online watchdog takes Telegram to court over terrorism videos The Office of the eSafety Commissioner will allege Telegram neglected its legal obligations when it allowed videos, including of the Christchurch mosque massacre, to remain on the platform. Cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' suspended as stats show unusual trend The club at the centre of the '"Clicky Ponting" amateur cricket scandal suspends the player allegedly involved, as data shows dramatic increases in catches when he has played. Portrait of Alex Ryvchin wins Archie People's Choice Michael Zavros has won the Archibald Prize People's Choice Award for a portrait of Jewish advocate Alex Ryvchin. Kavinsky, French producer behind Drive hit Nightcall, found dead at home French authorities are investigating the death of "synthwave" producer Kavinsky, who performed at the Paris Olympics. Regional council hands maternal and child health service to state government A central Victorian council is handing back control of its maternal and child health nurse program to the state government, saying the service could be better provided through the health system. Number of children in residential care in Qld jumps to record new highs The Queensland government has handed down its response to the Child Safety Inquiry, as shocking new data shows a major increase in children in residential care. Code that deems native plants 'invasive' sparks clearing fears A report finds more than 3.2 million hectares of land in New South Wales is covered by clearing permits allowing native plants to be removed.  Optus sued in Federal Court over network outage The Australian Communications and Media Authority is suing Optus in the Federal Court over last year's network outage in which hundreds of calls failed to reach Triple Zero. Community centre closed after being deemed 'place of worship' Muslim residents in Merimbula, NSW, say they feel isolated after a council decision to close a community centre that it classified as a place of worship. News from the BBC World Service US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops The US military said the strikes were in response to Iran firing missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation. Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending. Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas After another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in. How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon? Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers. Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month. Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive. Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023. Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise. Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author. Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said. How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle. Zendaya at Spider-Man premiere: Working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends' The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day. He watched the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley aged 16 - no day since has matched it Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on. Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms. The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla' Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers. I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business. Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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