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News from the ABC Australia Man on trial for alleged assault of several women Benjamin Bruce, 26, appeared before the WA District Court on charges including sexual penetration without consent and assault against several women. Breaking: Magnitude-4.5 earthquake felt across large parts of NSW The NSW Central West has been hit by a one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the region. Founder of China property giant Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud Hui Ka Yan's plea comes after three years in detention, while Evergrande's liquidators are battling in court outside mainland China to freeze the offshore assets of the founder and his ex-spouse over billions of US dollars in dividends and remuneration. Teacher concedes he was 'angry' before 'accidentally' striking student A former Darwin teacher who allegedly struck a female student in the face has taken the stand in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, conceding he was "angry" after she swore at him. 'Fierce and defiant' disability advocate remembered after drowning Ellen Fraser-Barbour is being remembered for her tireless advocacy and love of nature after her death at the age of 35. Dash cam video of near-misses on WA highways prompts road safety call A 21-year-old woman was charged with reckless driving after dash cam video allegedly caught her overtaking a triple road train in an "unsafe" manner. Court hears conflicting accounts over fatal blow in Gold Coast assault case A court has heard conflicting witness accounts of an alleged Gold Coast assault that left 22-year-old Cameron Duce dead. WA children to get needle-free flu vaccine Western Australia is offering free needle-free flu vaccines for children in a bid to curb declining inoculation rates and prevent another deadly influenza season.  Rescuers free young whale after 24-hour stranding ordeal A whale stranded on a sandbar in Wallis Lake on the NSW mid north coast has been freed by marine animal rescue teams. Collard handed monster ban over 'entirely unacceptable' homophobic slur St Kilda forward Lance Collard is suspended after a marathon AFL Tribunal hearing with a deliberation of over 90 minutes. Man who sent threatening letters was 'drinking himself to sleep' A man who sent threatening letters to a Sydney mosque was "drinking himself to sleep" and "fell into some type of internet rabbit hole", a court hears. Inquiry told school to lose students if $1.5-billion waste incinerator built A school in the middle of a $22-million master plan for its growing enrolment numbers is worried the buildings will not be needed if a waste to energy plant is approved in the town. CFMEU breached industrial laws at least 25 times in 14 years, inquiry hears Former Australian Building and Contruction Commission head Nigel Hadgkiss has given evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland. Billionaire's 'slow moving car crash' leads to individuals being investigated by ASIC After years of financial red flags, corporate watchdog ASIC confirms it has multiple investigations underway into Sanjeev Gupta's troubled empire, following multiple collapses that have left hundreds of workers facing an uncertain future. Coalition's migration proposal faces practical questions The Coalition's new migration policy aims to increase screening of visa applicants and "boot out" people who do not abide by Australia's values, but questions remain about how the plan would work in practice. Qld's child safety department 'hamstrung' by underfunding, inquiry hears An inquiry has heard ambitious goals to improve Queensland's child safety department were unrealistic as it struggled to recover from pressures caused by the COVID pandemic. Gina Rinehart judgement looming in high-stakes battle over mining riches Gina Rinehart, the wealthiest person in Australia, expects a judgement to be handed down on Wednesday in an explosive court battle with the family of her father's former business partner over iron ore royalties. Blow to cartography in Australia as The Map Shop prepares to close One of Australia's few remaining cartography shops is about to close in Adelaide, prompting questions about where people can buy the critical documents, particularly those travelling in remote areas where mobile coverage is limited. Killers chauffeured interstate after Gavin Preston underworld hit, prosecutors allege Prosecutors allege two men were chauffeured back to NSW after conducting a contract killing of the Melbourne underworld figure in 2023. Residents near cement plant raise concerns about more plastic being burnt for fuel Residents living near a large cement plant in Adelaide are concerned about the owner wanting to burn more plastic as fuel to replace natural gas. News from the BBC World Service US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work. Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency' Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism". We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken. Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply". Ian Huntley died from prison attack head injury, inquest hears An inquest opens into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who was fatally attacked in prison. Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic." Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed. What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018? BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit. Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east. Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan after hotel security incident Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the US naval blockade. Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides. Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll. I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients. Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes. Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech. Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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