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News from the ABC Australia Inclusion and education on agenda for marking WA's bicentenary in 2029 Western Australia's bicentenary should be a "commemoration rather than a celebration", according to the new chair of the committee that will guide the state's approach to 2029. 'Strong, cheeky' Shepparton boy remembered after tragic river death An 11-year-old Shepparton boy who died this week has been remembered as a talented athlete who had a strong connection to his community Trust hard to come by as WA's demersal fishing ban faces scrutiny Three days of parliamentary hearings have exposed ongoing divisions over fisheries science, management decisions and the ongoing access to fish stocks, with calls for greater transparency. Triumph, tragedy and Alan Jones's drive to survive F1's deadliest era As tributes flood in for F1 world champion Alan Jones and reflections are written on his tremendous career, his death has highlighted the dangerous and deadly period he raced in. Qld teen charged in terrorism investigation A tip-off has led Queensland Police to charge an 18-year-old man with a terrorism offence — he is set to face court today. Musk axes Tesla's Cybertruck in favour of self-driving taxis Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production in mid-2027 after years of persistently weak sales for a futuristic model once touted as a rival to legacy pickup trucks. Mixed picture for retail as three David Jones Perth stores set to close At least three of Perth's David Jones stores are set to close, while uncertainty looms over the future of retail stores in the Perth CBD. Wool trade shortage sees producers, shearers become wool classers After four weeks of study in a classroom that is anything but typical, a motley crew of outback students has learnt how to class wool. Moving house seven times in 18 months the reality for many renters Frances Thiele is one of many essential workers that new research indicates are effectively locked out of Australia's housing market. She's had to move seven times in recent years to secure a rental home. NT government accused of cherrypicking data to support crime claims A report finds the Northern Territory government is cherrypicking data to back its narrative that crime is down, with legal experts saying "we now must be sceptical". Indigenous people 'very rarely' sit on a jury in SA, report finds Despite being over-represented in the criminal justice system, a report has found Indigenous people are not given equal opportunity to serve on juries. 'Forgotten' veterans conscripted for Vietnam return to army barracks National servicemen who never set foot in Vietnam and have been fighting for recognition for their service have returned to their training barracks after more than half a century. Artwork memorialises long-gone 'Tin Town' settlement in western NSW Standing tall on two large monolithic slates in Western NSW are the names of 31 families who once lived in a long-gone town camp outside Coonamble. Call for funding for 'lifesaving' community music programs Experts say music helps young people find mental wellbeing. But community music program organisers say they need more funding to bring people together. Tradies down tools to save man's life with makeshift tourniquet After 93-year-old Ian fell at home and cut an artery, his wife ran to the street calling for help. Josh and Gary downed tools and stepped in. Stricter regulation on the cards for controversial combat sports Bare-knuckle boxing, collision running and competitive slapping are the subject of a NSW parliamentary inquiry, as organisers of the controversial sports say they are prepared to collaborate on regulation to be able to continue. Victoria's Liberals unveil plan designed to end tobacco wars The Victorian opposition, led by Jess Wilson, is promising to extend the period shops can be shut down if they are found selling illegal tobacco. Three charged over alleged interference with a corpse Two men and a woman are due to appear in court today after a man allegedly interfered with a corpse at a Logan funeral home. Aussie's heroic Paris Masters run ends at the hands of rising French star After downing Novak Djokovic earlier in the week, Australia's Rinky Hijikata's heroic Paris Masters run finally comes to an end. 'No confidence' vote against Cornell leadership after alleged gang rape The symbolic gesture reflects a deep discontent on the New York campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024. News from the BBC World Service Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented. Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian. How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall. With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress. New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets. Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck? The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs. Paraguay's president impeached after collapse of bank Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money. Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack The attack happened last month at the family home on the outskirts of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland. Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested. AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development. Man, 41, and boy, 16, arrested after car damaged by gunshots Police said a vehicle in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge". Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming". Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry. Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes. What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK? The Papers: 'Meghan's father charged' and 'Brand investigation widens' Thomas Markle's arrest leads a number of Saturday's front pages, while Russell Brand continues to feature prominently. 'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming. Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week. Man, 35, charged with murder of Carrie Mullane Police say the last confirmed sighting of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) was on 10 October when she left Limerick to travel to Enniskillen. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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