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News from the ABC Australia Tour Down Under 'all to play for' as Frenchman claims furious sprint win Bryan Coquard out-sprinted a reduced bunch to claim a dramatic victory into Victor Harbor on stage four of the Tour Down Under, as Javier Romo saw his lead at the top of the general classification cut. No tornado, but raging Queensland storm had funnel-cloud twist Meteorologists have dismissed speculation that a tornado touched down on Queensland's Western Downs during a severe thunderstorm on Thursday. Anti-abortion activist found with foetuses in home included in Trump pardons Almost two dozen abortion activists are pardoned, Donald Trump's birthright citizenship ban is ruled unconstitutional – here are the key moments from his latest day in office. Man who had leg amputated on Franklin River rafting trip to return home A Lithuanian national whose leg was amputated during an emergency medical extraction from Tasmania's remote wilderness will soon return home after a two-month recovery. Canberra doctor accused of sexually assaulting four women refused bail The doctor is facing 20 charges against four women, including rape, assault, committing acts of indecency and using a carriage service to harass. Residents' relief as four-year battle against NSW recycling plant ends The NSW planning commission has rejected a Moss Vale plastics recycling facility after receiving nearly 3,000 submissions from opposers, including high-profile celebrities and a billionaire. eSafety 'saddened' as court hears UK child killer searched Wakeley stabbing video Australia's online safety regulator was in a legal stoush with Elon Musk's X last year as it sought to remove the video. 'An unfortunate ending': Djokovic sensationally withdraws from Aus Open semi Novak Djokovic retires from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear he sustained earlier in the tournament. Northam bushfire downgraded as firefighters douse flames Emergency services contain a bushfire threatening lives and homes in Western Australia's Wheatbelt. WA agricultural group halts operations amid financial misconduct probe The Pastoralists and Graziers Association will stop collecting membership fees and stand down staff while the matter is investigated. Progress made on LA fires as evacuation orders lift Evacuation orders have been lifted for thousands of Californians, while new blazes ignited in the city of San Diego and on the Mexico border and a red flag emergency warning for critical fire risk was extended. AEMO permitted to switch on South Australian diesel generators during shortfall Six months after they were mothballed by their parent company two diesel generators could be turned back on to help power South Australia this summer. COVID spread at Sydney aged care home could have been slowed, inquest finds During the 65-day outbreak at Newmarch House in Kingswood, in Sydney's west, 37 of the 97 residents contracted COVID-19 from April to June 2020. Highway patrol officer seriously injured in crash south-west of Brisbane A highway patrol officer has been seriously injured in a collision with a truck south-west of Brisbane. Court anticipates victim impact statements following death of Melissa Hoskins Loved ones of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins will be given the chance to deliver victim impact statements at the next court appearance of Rohan Dennis, who last month pleaded guilty over the incident which resulted in his wife's death. Significant progress to ending the school funding wars as two more states sign on Two more states have agreed to sign on to the federal government's new school funding agreement, which will see the Commonwealth lift its share of public school funding to 25 per cent. Why Kimberley organisations are choosing not to celebrate Australia Day In the Kimberley region, where nearly half of the population is Aboriginal, key organisations and community leaders are opting not to commemorate the day. Tonnes of organic waste to be diverted to landfill after catastrophic fire at Cairns dump Hundreds of tonnes of waste will have to be trucked daily through fragile rainforest following a suspected battery fire at a waste factory. Gadecki and Peers win mixed doubles in all-Aussie final Olympic gold medallist John Peers partners Olivia Gadecki to clinch the all-Australian final of the Melbourne Park mixed doubles. World's biggest iceberg drifting towards penguin-packed island The slab of ice — named A23a — weighs almost one trillion tonnes and could slam into South Georgia Island before either getting stuck or being guided around the land by currents. News from the BBC World Service 'I knew I was running for my life': How Southport attack unfolded, as told by survivors Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out. Could calling attacks like Southport 'terrorism' help to prevent them? Keir Starmer says that terrorism has 'changed' and that the problem must be urgently addressed. But the system is fluid when it comes to what classifies as terrorism Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents Unanswered questions and conspiracy theories have long dogged the assassinations, particularly the murder of President John F Kennedy. Record numbers of businesses in financial distress There's been a record jump in the number of companies in critical financial distress, according to insolvency specialists. IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most of dead were civilians An IDF attack on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah killed mostly civilians, BBC finds. Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life' Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. UK has not ruled out EU food trade deal, says minister Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC doing a deal to ease UK exports of food would not cross the government's red lines Russia suffering 'environmental catastrophe' after oil spill in Kerch Strait Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km. Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover. New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland A new checklist will ensure that dog owners understand the commitment they are signing up for. Taxi dashcam shows Rudakubana moments before attack Taxi dashcam footage shows the moment Axel Rudakubana arrived at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. 'Our life went with her. He took us too': What the victims' families told the judge A court hears from the parents of two of the girls killed and other victims of Axel Rudakubana. Harrowing crime has left officers struggling, lead detective says Det Ch Insp Jason Pye speaks of the trauma faced by investigators in the case. How red flags were repeatedly missed A picture of the teenage killer's descent into violence has emerged since he carried out the murders. MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls. Rudakubana stopped by father week before attack Doorbell footage captures the moment Axel Rudakubana's father stopped him from travelling to a school. Weekly Quiz: Which film came out top in the Oscar nominations? How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days? The Papers: 'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers. The Brutalist honours my family's hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody The actor, who plays a Hungarian-born holocaust survivor, can see parallels with his own background. Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. Warnings :: With the extension of the lockdown until Sunday, August 8, Moreton Police would like to urge residents not to become complacent and to adhere to the restrictions. If you are heading out and know you are not complying, then ask yourself these two questions: “Can I afford a $1,378 fine right now?” And more importantly, “Am I willing to put other people and my family/ friends at risk of what could be a life threatening illness for them?” Please stay home, help save lives and don’t abuse the restrictions – they are there for a reason. If you need to familiarise yourself with the restrictions again, you can find the Chief Health Officers directions here. http://health.qld.gov.au Covid-19 jabs are available across Queensland at QLD Health vaccine clinics, Commonwealth jab hubs, GPs, and pharmacies. You can find a full list here https://www.couriermail.com.au/coronavirus/interactive-search-where-to-get-covid-vaccine-in-queensland/news-story/ce381b8c62ee5f0d191eb75d1aedf01c For a QLD Health clinic, you must register and book online at https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au For GPs and Commonwealth jab hubs, look for an appointment near you using the government’s Eligibility Checker website, http://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au You can also give your usual GP a call to see if they are providing jabs. If you feel you need more information about the jab, or are under 40 and looking to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, speaking to a GP is the most sensible option. For pharmacies, use the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Find a Pharmacy tool to find one near you. This may be your go to jab spot if you are in a rural or regional area. http://findapharmacy.com.au
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