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News from the ABC Australia NSW police officer faces court over child abuse material charges Suspended NSW police officer Tylar Shepheard, charged with possessing child abuse material among other charges, has had strict conditions placed on him. Long-term power deal being finalised to keep aluminium smelter open A deal is being finalised between Tomago Aluminium and the state and federal governments to keep the smelter open beyond 2028. Under-16s social media ban locks business accounts of dance teacher A mother of three is urgently trying to regain access to her social media business accounts after being locked out during the blanket under-16s social media ban.  Tom Silvagni's victim haunted by rape 'every single day', court told The young woman raped by Tom Silvagni, whose father is AFL great Stephen Silvagni, has described the horror of the night it happened and the lasting impact it has had on her life. Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt by federal court Former senator Linda Reynolds's bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt has succeeded in a federal court. 'Cruel and degrading': Protester wins pepper-spray case against police A Supreme Court judge awards $54,000 in damages to a protester who sued Victoria Police after officers used pepper spray at a protest in 2019 outside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Reports of armed man prompt emergency declaration south of Brisbane Queensland Police are responding to reports of a man armed with a firearm south of Brisbane. Dicky Bill salad farm's $10m debt shock as creditors try to claw back millions Administrators for failed Australian salad farm company Dicky Bill reveal its business debts to hundreds of staff and suppliers could exceed $10 million. Bulgaria faces turmoil after anti-corruption protests topple government Bulgaria's prime minister announced the decision in a televised address saying "ahead of today's vote of no confidence, the government is resigning". 'Magic wave' found off WA coast after surfer's decade-long search A natural phenomenon leaves surfers in awe of the "earthquake" wave. Want to go to Disneyland? Maybe rethink those mean tweets about US policy Mean tweets about US policy might mean no trip to Disneyland, under a new proposal that would see Australians provide their social media history for the past five years. PM says he has asked independent watchdog for advice on politician perks Sports and Communications Minister Anika Wells referred her claims to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for review after a stream of questions over her spending earlier this week. How long does it take to fix an underperforming school? A Queensland high school has re-engaged students by embedding agriculture into the curriculum and building strong local industry ties. Bushfire not enough to stop students from getting to their formal Tasmanian students and teachers of St Helens District High School defy the Stieglitz bushfire to rescue formal wear, assemble decorations and food and hold their year 10 formal. New SA Liberal leader unveils shadow cabinet South Australia's new Liberal leader Ashton Hurn unveils a "streamlined" shadow cabinet, just 99 days out from the next state election. SA domestic violence royal commission prompts $674 million response The South Australian government has committed more than $600 million over a decade to reduce the prevalence of — and protect the victims of — domestic, family and sexual violence, in response to a landmark royal commission earlier this year. 'A challenging few days': Extreme fire danger forecast for Perth Extreme fire conditions are expected in Perth over the weekend with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius, as firefighters try to bring two bushfires in the city's north-east and south-east under control. Hollywood director convicted of scamming $16.5m from Netflix Carl Erik Rinsch is convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $US11 million for a show that never materialised, instead using the cash for purchases including luxury cars and homewares. Judge grants bail for Sydney men after pack-rape convictions quashed Maurice Hawell and Andrew David, both 31, had been convicted of multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated sexual touching in company, following a joint trial in the District Court last year. Electricity price blowout between city and country a 'dire situation' Regional ratepayers are shouldering higher energy bills than their city counterparts, and their councils have had enough. News from the BBC World Service 'Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces "worst-case scenario". Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of "international piracy". From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how. The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget. Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books. King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. US wants 'special economic zone' in Ukraine's frontline region, Zelensky says Ukraine's president says territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power remain unresolved issues in a peace plan. Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England. 'Monumental betrayal' - cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119 Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets. Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor. 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws' Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade. Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help. The Papers: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed' Soaring cases of serious flu and pressure on the NHS dominates Friday's papers. Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum' Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons. Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose. Watch: Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together. Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela. Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning Mark Rutte warns allies to start ramping up preparations "for the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured". Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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