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News from the ABC Australia SA house speaker joins departing MPs ahead of March election Leon Bignell has announced he will retire from politics at the next state election bringing an end to his 20-year reign as the MP for Mawson. Gold Coast developer under investigation taken to court over continued spending ASIC alleges businessman David McWilliams has continued to spend money in frozen bank accounts on cruises, gambling and a trip to Disneyland. Hongkongers built their own SOS map as seven towers burned When a fatal fire tore through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, thousands of families were glued to a single webpage that offered updates far more quickly than official government briefings. Man accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley told police he saw 'killers' and 'ran' The jury has been played a a covert recording of a conversation Rajwinder Singh had with an undercover officer in a police station cell in 2023. Live grenade, sledgehammer, guns seized by police after Sydney shooting The NSW Police bomb disposal unit and Australian Defence Force attended to safely remove the grenade. Minister says artificial reefs a 'win-win' despite environmental concerns Claims new artificial reefs being installed in a protected marine park could damage a vulnerable natural coral reef are disputed by Queensland's environment minister. Perth killer jailed for 20 years after 'shutting the door on a dying woman' A Perth man who stabbed a woman multiple times in a "ferocious attack" before dumping her body in the ocean is sentenced to 20 years in prison. Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals, will sit as independent The former leader and deputy prime minister has confirmed his long-awaited political move. Cold drinks, beach dips and ice rinks: Queenslanders battle rising heat After days of relentless heat and storms, temperatures have jumped sharply again today. US stops processing immigration requests from Afghan nationals The decision comes hours after US President Donald Trump said he was confident the suspect behind the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington was from Afghanistan. Vatican records first surplus in years, driven by $421m in donations Donations to the Holy See in 2024 helped it turn around a 51 million euro deficit to record its first surplus in years, according to the Vatican's economic secretariat. When Daisy lost access to her kids, she turned to the only place that could help A community legal service gave Daisy the help she needed after she returned home to find her children gone — but she is one of the lucky ones, and there's a warning things are getting worse. Movie magic and manic mothers: Here's what's in cinemas this month November saw the return of two beloved franchises; magic-filled Now You See Me and action classic Predator — but can either live up to their predecessors? Child safety inquiry flags subpoena as department accused of ignoring law The head of Queensland's child safety inquiry says he "might need to subpoena" files from the department after hearing it was often "not" following its own legislation around preferred permanency options for children in care. Hong Kong fire puts spotlight on risks of bamboo scaffolding Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades draws attention to its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work, in a tradition dating back centuries. Teacher pleads guilty to having sex with 15-year-old boy High school teacher Karly Rae, 37, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in the Hunter Valley region. WA man sentenced to five years' jail after 'brutal' attack on pregnant woman A Kimberley man has been sentenced to five years in jail after attacking a pregnant woman, forcing her to have an emergency caesarean. Councillor warns another Tasmanian project on track for cost blowout Launceston City Council recently received backlash over its redevelopment of Albert Hall. A councillor now warns another project will cost more than planned, as he calls out a culture of "secrecy". Illicit tobacco stores shut down in raids across Queensland Dozens of stores across every corner of the state have been closed for three months as officers exercise new powers passed in Queensland's parliament last week. Premier defends pro-development laws, wants more 'shiny, job-creating projects' Roger Cook declares he has "industrial FOMO" and wants to take every opportunity to bring big projects to the state, as WA's peak legal body slams proposed new laws aimed at fast-tracking development. News from the BBC World Service Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands. Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable. Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25 The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically. 'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones. US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021. Paul Doyle: 'Nice' neighbour behind Liverpool parade carnage Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man before a 'calculated' act of violence. Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts. Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC. NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession. Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords. Woman killed in shark attack in Australia The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales. 'I earn £20k and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax' BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget. How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years. Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how. Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says. Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire. The Papers: 'High welfare, high tax' and 'Budget goes as billed' Budget highlights, lowlights, and an OBR blunder lead all the front pages in Thursday's papers. 'Our £3.6m bill for flats too dangerous to live in' Two unsafe tower blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, were closed down by the fire service in July. Australia's beloved weather website got a makeover - and infuriated users Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign. Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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