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News from the ABC Australia Queensland massage therapist faces 18 sexual assault charges A Queensland massage therapist arrested in February over the alleged sexual assault of four clients is facing 11 fresh charges after another four female clients came forward. 'Mini Strait of Hormuz closure': Victoria could feel petrol price impact of Geelong fire As Australians woke to the news that a substantial fire was underway in Geelong at one of the nation's remaining two oil refineries, many were left wondering what this could mean for petrol prices. AFL 'firestorm' taking heavy toll on players, Saints coach says St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the damage from a "firestorm" around the AFL Tribunal is weighing heavily as his club signals it may appeal against Lance Collard's suspension. NRL has 'lost the fabric of the game' with six-again rule Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL has lost the fabric of its game, leading to anger over the league's controversial six-again rule change. Unemployment rate remains at 4.3pc in 'calm before the storm' Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.3 per cent in March, but economists say cracks could start appearing in coming months. Two men found guilty of manslaughter over 1999 death of Irma Palasics Two Melbourne men are found guilty of the manslaughter of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion in 1999. Uncovered ballots prompt new count in key SA seat won by One Nation The Electoral Commission of South Australia has uncovered more than 600 ballot papers that were not counted in the recent state election, including dozens from the closely contested seat of Narungga on the Yorke Peninsula. Australia's rarest reptile found after being considered extinct Not found anywhere else on Earth, a skink considered functionally extinct has been found in a national park in far west NSW. Homicide investigation launched following woman’s death in Far North Queensland The woman's body was found at an address in Mareeba in Far North Queensland. BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in response to 'financial pressures' The BBC is planning to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10 per cent of its annual budget — 500 million pounds ($945 million) — over the next two years. Former US Marines pilot Dan Duggan loses bid to avoid extradition from Australia Former United States Marine Corp pilot Dan Duggan’s Federal Court bid to avoid extradition from Australia is dismissed. Some country towns at risk of losing more than half their shade trees Some country towns could lose up to 80 per cent of their shade due to aging trees, but replacing them is not simple for councils. Tasmanian government tries to avert parliamentary defeat of greyhound racing ban The Tasmanian government is deferring debate on its bill to ban greyhound racing, in the hopes of eventually winning over enough upper house members for it to pass. Soldier protest prompts review of recruitment in PNG defence force A small group of officers deserted their posts this week in protest over alleged government corruption. Pilot in critical condition after light plane crashes in paddock A man who was trapped in a lightweight aircraft that crashed in the NSW Southern Highlands has been taken to hospital in a critical condition. Treasurer says taxpayers to bear cost of pay rise for NSW nurses, midwives Registered nurses will receive a "one-off reset" of a 10 per cent pay rise in the first year, backdated to July 1, 2025, and a 3 per cent pay rise the following two years. Regional council implores PM to develop national fuel tracker A Queensland council sends an open letter to the Albanese government calling for a national fuel tracker to protect rural economies, while criticising the federal fuel-saving campaign. LIV Golf season to continue 'full throttle' amid funding speculation LIV Golf will run as planned in 2026 according to the league's CEO, as media reports suggest its funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may soon end. Mother fears kids filmed by hidden cameras in theatre change rooms A mother says she is disturbed after learning of hidden cameras found in the theatre change rooms her children used in November with a lack of dates adding to parents' concerns. Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold 'harmful' anticompetitive monopoly, US jury finds A New York jury finds concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues. News from the BBC World Service Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify. Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals? Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back. Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses. Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules. 'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch. Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades. The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training. Russian attacks leave three dead in Ukraine Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say. Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult". US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report. Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests. Is the US blockade of Iran working? BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working. Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector. Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting. The Papers: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall' Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday's papers. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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