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News from the ABC Australia Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy led to hospital changes, inquest told The way a hospital identifies its patients has changed, in the wake of the deaths of six children during a freak jumping castle incident in Tasmania in 2021, an inquest hears. Royal Children's Hospital beds to go unused with no funding to staff them A $50 million expansion of Victoria's main children's hospital is nearing completion, but sources say 20 new beds will not be operational because no funding has been provided for extra staff. Trump's 'drug boat' strikes may be crimes against humanity, UN says The Trump administration's strikes on alleged "narco-trafficking" vessels amount to extrajudicial murders that violate international, maritime and humanitarian law, a United Nations report says. Outback town marks 60th anniversary of plane crash that claimed 24 lives In 1966, a Brisbane-bound flight from Mount Isa ended in a disaster that left and indelible mark on a Queensland community and sparked one of Australia's biggest aviation crash investigations. Rocket launch facility grounded by conservation body A native vegetation ruling grounds a South Australian rocket launch complex despite having state and federal government planning approval. 'Inappropriate' for judge to preside in latest Rohan Dennis case, court heard Lawyers for former cyclist Rohan Dennis have argued for Judge Ian Press to be recused from his case of driving while disqualified but the judge says it was "just happenstance" he was appointed to preside over the case. Trial begins for ex-police officer accused of rape and sexual touching A former NSW Police officer is on trial for allegedly sexually touching three younger male colleagues and sexually assaulting one of them before resigning from the force. Charities cutting services due to financial pressures Nearly half of Tasmania's community support organisations have cut services due to cost pressures, new data shows. Qld ministers unable to confirm if they have read Olympic rowing report The technical assessment, conducted by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and marine engineering firm WaterProof, has also not been released publicly. Mixed feelings over Coalition's $100 million Albury Hospital pledge The investment pledge would provide 50 more beds, a multistorey car park and a full fit-out of the clinical services building including a helipad, paediatric ward and operating theatres. 'Merchants of chaos' have forced Trump into a bind A group of rebels once known as Iran's "merchants of chaos" have moved on strategic islands in the Red Sea and are now putting one of the richest and most powerful nations in the Middle East in a tricky spot. Council spot guaranteed without election for everyone who put up their hand Fancy being on a local council, but can't stomach doing campaigning? In some Tasmanian areas, candidates are so hard to attract that anyone who puts their hand up can have a crack. Double murder-accused Beau Lamarre-Condon acted in 'self defence', court told Former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will argue he acted in self defence on the day he is accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, a jury has been told. Aged care provider owes more than $1m to migrant staff The underpayments came from worker-employee agreements which disadvantaged staff, along with errors in Goodwin Aged Care's payroll system. Trump delivered a speech at the White House, but you can't hear what he said Days after the president escalated his attacks on American media outlets, Donald Trump's words at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new helicopter pad on the White House lawn went largely unheard. 'Disgusting': Complainant H alleges Alan Jones touched his bottom A man has told the criminal trial of Alan Jones that the broadcaster allegedly touched his bottom at an event. Australia confirms jet parts went missing in Hong Kong, sparking China security fears Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia is helping the US investigate how F-35 jet fighter parts were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, but that no technologically "sensitive" components have been lost. As leaders meet in New York, the fate of the world may rest on Trump and Xi A lot has changed since last year's United Nations General Assembly while conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar and the Congo continue, raising the question of the UN's efficacy to end global conflicts. Diamonds name Klau for Constellation Cup squad Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body. 'How do you get through this?': Parents on the grief of losing a child The death of a child brings "profound" grief. These parents found healing in connecting with others. News from the BBC World Service Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI. UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked. Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in. Watch: Ukraine's race to counter a new type of Russian drone Russian attacks on Ukraine are becoming even more devastating than before due to new jet-powered drones, which are much harder to shoot down. Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts. Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security. Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats' The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms. 'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery' Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show. Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it. CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he headed to New York for a UN summit. What we found in Earl Spencer's controversial Diana memoir What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published? I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master. The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin. 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. The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis' A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers. Autumn equinox 2026: When is it and what happens? In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox marks the start of astronomical autumn. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic. Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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