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News from the ABC Australia Brisbane's Story Bridge to close over new year for maintenance Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge is set to close for three weeks over the new year for maintenance. The repairs include resurfacing the southern approach and parts of the northern approach, as well as structural deck maintenance and waterproofing. Retiree travelling 18,000km around Australia on electric motorcycle Ed Darmanin has spent the past three months riding an electric motorcycle around Australia, carefully calculating every kilometre between charging points. How the Lions claimed their moments to overcome a dominant Freo In a game that Fremantle dominated on the stats sheet, Chris Fagan's men found a way to dominate in the moments. Brisbane Festival 2026: Our favourite shows Brisbane's ode to the world of arts and culture has said goodbye for another year, with Brisbane Festival wrapping up after three weeks of creative treats. Here's seven shows we caught this year. Thousands rally against Spain's housing crisis after 87yo's eviction Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Madrid to ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud rules, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing. Cyclist 'died eight times' before getting a new heart Nearly two years after receiving a heart transplant at 24, Wollongong cyclist Cameron Butcher says he feels fitter than ever as he gears up to compete in the Australian Transplant Games. OpenAI breach proves need for more data centres, major parties say Labor, Coalition agree OpenAI's Medicare breach proves the need for Australia to secure "a seat at the AI table" by rolling out data centres nationally. Purple pubs becomes heartbreak hotels for Freo's hometown faithful Fremantle fans have been left to ponder what could have been after a shattering dying-stages loss to Brisbane in the 2026 AFL Grand Final. Surfing town marks 30 years since fatal Gracetown cliff collapse When the news of a coastal cliff collapse reached Stephen Duggan's family farm, he did not hesitate to act, digging through sharp limestone rubble with his bare hands for hours in the search for survivors. Six bodies recovered from rubble of Athens building after explosion The bodies of four US citizens, a British man and his Greek wife have been recovered after a suspected gas explosion in the Greek capital, according to local authorities.  Small businesses under pressure as Canberrans weigh up cost of living ACT businesses are grappling with the rising cost of staying open. Meanwhile, consumers are counting every dollar they spend, with some giving up companion animals they can no longer afford. Hopes fish passageway will prevent mass kill ahead of hot, dry summer A fish passageway allowing fish to travel upstream into the Menindee Lakes has reopened for the final season of its three-year trial, as low water levels and poor water quality raise concerns about another potential fish kill in the Darling-Baaka this summer. Police officer stabbed in neck in Brisbane's east, union says Police say officers were called to a reported disturbance at a property on Bogong Street in Hemmant just after 5am on Sunday. What is Wharfie Time and how did it backfire for heartbroken Dockers? It was meant to be a celebration of Fremantle's moment in the grand final sun, but their viral Wharfie Time backfired spectacularly on Saturday. Heritage buildings on cusp of ruin as stonemasons retire Unless a new generation takes up the trade, the craft will be lost to time, and the buildings with it. Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days Bangkok Governor Chadchart ​Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage ​property, and the situation is most severe near canals. Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to open-air mass in Paris Speaking to a crowd stretching the length of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Pope Leo urged Catholics to find happiness in faith, not material things. Darwin teen 'in shock' after being selected to play in FIFA under-15 World Cup A Darwin teenager who started playing soccer in his neighbourhood is set to represent Australia at an international tournament in Azerbaijan. Former vineyard turned into sanctuary for endangered birds A regional property previously home to wine grapevines has been transformed into a sanctuary for the endangered regent parrot in South Australia's Riverland. Our wedding was a political statement — and that was the whole point Freddy Grant and Burton Reynolds were married in 2016 using a legal loophole for same-sex marriage. Now celebrating their 10-year anniversary, 41-year-old Freddy reflects on their love, and the political statement of their wedding.   News from the BBC World Service Controversial Orange Order march to go ahead for first time in nearly 30 years after late night drama After a series of court rulings the High Court ruled in the early hours of Sunday morning that the Parades Commission decision allowing a restricted parade should be respected Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers on to housing ladder The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help. Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam. Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because "they're losing so badly". Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious". Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel. Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses? The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity. Can you eat ultra-processed foods and still be healthy? A dietitian analysed my weekly shop UPFs are linked to a range of health problems. But no-one seems to be able to agree why. Christa Pike to be first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years - but her defence say she's a victim too Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today. Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z. How the bare nails trend became a class issue Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems? Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence Khaldoon Al Mubarak's comments came after the club was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. The Papers: 'Noel's crying his heart out' and 'global IVF disaster' A couple of the papers feature more reaction to the Manchester City drama, after the club was found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules. Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death. Powerful storm brings flooding to north-east US as states declare emergency Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm. Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France. Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999. Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full. Mystery of concrete ring 'solved after 30 years' The concrete ring on the Suffolk coast has baffled people since 1993. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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