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News from the ABC Australia I Am Australian co-writer 'not happy' song used at conservative conference Musician Dobe Newton is "not happy, Jan" after the classic he co-wrote, I Am Australian, was used without permission at a conservative political conference.  KI ferries close temporarily as ramps upgraded for new vessels Ferry services to Kangaroo Island have temporarily stopped for three days as SeaLink prepares to introduce the first of two new vessels, after a "frustrating" wait for locals. Athletes out for gold at 'really important' Special Olympics Australia Competitor Charlotte Bailey says the Games, which are underway in Melbourne, offer an important opportunity for people to see what the disabled community can do. What we know about China's new joint training facility in Laos China says a newly built airport in Laos will be used to train pilots for Laos's air force. However, observers have questioned whether it will have a greater strategic purpose. 'Extremely fortunate' conditions sees caper white butterflies flock to Adelaide Thousands of tiny white and black-tipped butterflies have swarmed south to Adelaide to avoid searing temperatures in Central Australia. Former Hunter coalmine site chosen for train manufacturing facility The development is expected to support up to 780 jobs during construction and about 550 ongoing jobs across the facility and supply chains, the NSW government says. Ethical practices in Australian fashion industry stalling, report finds The Baptist World Aid Ethical Fashion Report finds there has been minimal improvement in sustainability and ethical practice in the industry. Inside the disappearing investment scheme with possible terrorism links The ABC has traced an alleged ghost investment scheme across the globe and found its enigmatic CEO may have links to terrorism. Ranger faces harassment after illegal mountain bike tracks shut down Half a dozen unauthorised mountain bike tracks have been closed across Kunanyi/Mount Wellington this year. It has led a small group of riders to use popular walking tracks as an alternative. Could Labor's trust tax be as much as 60 per cent? Yes, but there's a reason Labor's proposed trust tax could result in tax rates of 60 per cent in some circumstances as part of a crackdown on so-called "bucket companies" the government says are used to reduce tax. We've watched political violence grow overseas. Now it's arrived on our shores Helen Haines has fought for integrity in politics. She deserved to be treated with respect and integrity too. Instead, she is apparently Australia's first victim of a targeted attack on a politician on this scale. Live: Helen Haines remains critical as police investigation continues after 'attack' Anthony Albanese says counter-terrorism police are investigating and a man has been arrested after Indi MP Helen Haines was "attacked" near her electorate office in Victoria's north-east. Follow the latest in our live blog. Expeditioners questioned decision to evacuate Macquarie Island over bird flu risk The evacuation of Macquarie Island over bird flu concerns was "unnecessary" and could increase environmental risks, expeditioners told the government in a letter obtained by the ABC. How an old song forced jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater to confront past regrets As she tours Australia, jazz icon Dee Dee Bridgewater reflects on working with Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie, the songs she treasures, and why jazz still inspires her. UTS 'poorly managed' Jewish student complaints after pro-Palestine protest The National Student Ombudsman hands down its finding after complaints were made against UTS following a National Day of Action for Palestine in 2025. Why protests are spreading across Europe, as France imposes first curfews Protests are sweeping across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in dozens of cities across the content. This is what you need to know. While Australia scrambled for fuel, millions of litres were being exported offshore More than 60 megalitres of Australian-made biofuel products were being sold offshore at the same time as the nation's petrol and diesel pumps ran dry. The government is consulting on whether to force petroleum companies to buy Australian-made fuels to help shore up supplies. The dark forces driving discontent across the developed world The unwritten agreement between workers and the democratic state is fraying, and the costs of inequality are becoming increasingly apparent. Stamp duty is hundreds of years old and removing it could boost home ownership Some experts suggests shifting away from the more than 300-year-old tax on property transactions could ease housing affordability. Aged care providers warn migration cuts could worsen staff shortage At one regional NSW aged care home, more than 80 per cent of staff were born overseas. Providers say a dedicated visa is needed to insulate the sector from changes to migration policy. News from the BBC World Service Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come? Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country. Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack. Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing. Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth. Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children. Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment. Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now. Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war. Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised. The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children. Are free-scoring Brighton genuine Premier League contenders? Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish? Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families. Sign up now From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism to your inbox. Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together. Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence. US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China. Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card. Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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