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News from the ABC Australia Alcoa rejects mercury emissions concerns from its WA refinery The US mining giant says increased mercury emissions from its Wagerup refinery are a by-product of higher production, amid a Conservation Council appeal against its operating licence. Live: Perfect Panthers look to continue their unbeaten start against Bulldogs The Penrith Panthers are unbeaten to start the NRL season, looking to extend that run against the Bulldogs at Stadium Australia. Follow live. Emperor penguins, Antarctic fur seals now endangered due to climate change The iconic emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal are edging closer to extinction, according to a projection by the world's largest environmental network. Live: Festival of footy kicks off with Crows–Blues sellout in Adelaide The fourth edition of AFL's Gather Round gets underway with the Adelaide Crows hosting Carlton at a packed Adelaide Oval. Follow live. King Charles pens open letter to NT residents after 'devastating' wet season King Charles has written an open letter to Northern Territory residents following recent devastating flooding, saying the "increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change are surely a siren-call to the world for more urgent action". Sydney basketball court shortage stifles enthusiasm after Kings' victory Basketball NSW says there is a 10,000-person-long waitlist to play, but hundreds of new courts will be needed to meet demand. Police call for witnesses after wanted man left with life-threatening injuries Police allege the 34-year-old "was seen to be acting suspiciously" near homes at Bray Park near Murwillumbah when he was confronted. Saint to learn fate over alleged homophobic slur after marathon hearing Lance Collard may face 10 weeks on the sidelines if found guilty of using a homophobic slur, after an AFL disciplinary tribunal held over its verdict until Friday. Mine workers secure permanent $30K pay rise following High Court decision The Fair Work Commission ruled last year more than 2,000 mine workers at three BHP coal mines in Queensland were owed the same wages as their full-time counterparts. The High Court has now rejected an attempt to appeal the order, saying it had "insufficient prospects of success". The Iran war has become a cash cow for the Kremlin Donald Trump used to love using the word "winning" but out of the wreckage of the Iran war and the world's oil supplies slowing, there is one man truly winning: Russia's Vladimir Putin. Patient Aussie ousts 'idol' Moore in Bells Beach defence Defending champion Isabella Nichols joins Molly Picklum as the last Australians standing at the Bells Beach WSL season-opener. Canavan's rebrand and new Facebook photo, Albanese's Trump rebuke With retro shades, big rhetoric and a rejection of net zero, Matt Canavan is hoping to reshape the Nationals. His first big test is just weeks away. Beloved Queensland pub faces demolition for resort-style development The Eimeo Hotel, known for its coastal views and community history, is at risk of being knocked down and locals are worried about the loss of a venue they view as a "Mackay institution". 53 witnesses, 97 exhibits: Murder trial jury faces 'complex' task Justice David Mossop told the jury it had a "complex" and "substantial" task after the court was presented with 53 witnesses, 14 statements or recordings, and 97 exhibits. Gang rapist on the run after escaping custody at Sydney hospital A man convicted of gang raping a 14-year-old girl in a Western Sydney park has escaped from custody while at a hospital. Follow live. Are you in a de facto relationship without realising? Our "ordinary understanding" of de facto relationships may not match up with the legal definition and that can cause big surprises for people in the event of a break-up. Convenience store crackdown to curb 'under the counter' illegal nicotine sales The City of Fremantle voted unanimously at Wednesday's council meeting to amend local planning laws, in a bid to stop more convenience stores that sell illicit tobacco products from opening. Mother accused of son's murder told police he would 'shoot up Vegemite' Maree Mavis Crabtree is on trial in Brisbane charged with the murder of Jonathan Crabtree in July 2017, and his earlier attempted murder. Grace Tame Foundation announces closure The Grace Tame Foundation, established by the Tasmanian-born survivor of child sexual abuse, has announced it is closing because securing funding is becoming "increasingly challenging". Man accused of failing to help his dying wife back behind bars Kevin Stanischewski is accused of leaving his wife unconscious for hours after she allegedly told him she had drunk poison. News from the BBC World Service BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry. 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media reports. Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories". Oil prices rise as concerns grow over 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire Crude prices have reversed from sharp falls on Wednesday when plans to pause the war first emerged. RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated. Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough. Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced', father says Christopher Sullivan pays tribute to his son, filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan, who was killed. New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests. Chinese researcher's death after questioning in US prompts anger in Beijing The semiconductor researcher was found dead after “hostile questioning” by US law enforcement. Liverpool still alive - but their season now hangs by a thread Negative tactics and no shots on target - but somehow Liverpool's Champions League campaign is still just about alive after a 2-0 loss at PSG. Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen. Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank' The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war. Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement. Israel says it hit Lebanon 100 times in just 10 minutes Israel described it as the largest wave of air strikes in this conflict, hitting more than 100 of what it called Hezbollah command centres and military sites. Farmers warn of higher food costs due to Iran war Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices. Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula. He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say. Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage? BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world. The Papers: 'Fragile ceasefire at risk' and 'Putin mocks Starmer' The papers on Thursday focus on the aftermath of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed between the US, Israel and Iran. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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