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News from the ABC Australia Aussies facing 'most important day' of World Championship campaign The threat of relegation hangs over the Australian men's rugby sevens squad ahead of the final two rounds of the World Championship series. Tasmanian MLC may escalate complaint over 'appalling' leaked email Ruth Forrest says she is "deeply disappointed" about a lack of government response over a leaked email and is considering referring a complaint to WorkSafe Tasmania and parliament's Privileges Committee. Private landowners fill the void as return of Aboriginal land stalls It has been two decades since substantial land hand-backs in Tasmania, so private owners are doing it instead. Near Hobart, a piece of land that was once a dumping ground is being restored. Need for mine's hybrid power plant 'embarrassing', outback MP says An international energy company is building Australia's largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility, as a state politician criticises the need for it. Austrian court finds man guilty in plot to attack Taylor Swift concert The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. Labor campaigned on 'integrity' so the NACC should be enjoying public trust by now In an extraordinary irony, the National Anti-Corruption Commission has become best known for "own goals", rocked by internal scandals and attracting a litany of complaints. Details of first NZYQ Nauru deal payment revealed Details of the secretive NZYQ resettlement deal have emerged, including a breakdown of the government's first payment. What does it mean to be the best jack of all trades, but master of none? Elite athletes are constantly striving for perfection — an extra millisecond shaved off their time or another centimetre on their distance — but for heptathletes like Tori West, the equation is a little bit harder. 'I'm about to explode': UK hits 35C in spring as warning issued As the mercury climbed around the United Kingdom this week and new May maximums were recorded in multiple areas, the once-welcome sunshine is sparking alarm among many people. Buses, brekkie and circus skills getting kids through the school gate Schools in the outback often struggle to maintain consistent attendance rates, but the Wilcannia community is going the extra mile to get kids into the classroom. How tax rules benefit top earners by $700,000 but median earners by $5,700 Commonwealth Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson says the average top income earner benefited from the existing investment tax arrangements to the tune of $700,000 over their lifetime, versus just $5,700 for median income earners. The 14 risk factors for dementia Jane wishes she knew earlier Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks. Small business says Labor's CGT plan 'handcuffs' ambition Small business owners are urging Labor to rethink more than just the eligibility thresholds for capital gains tax concessions. Insect repellent may not always keep mozzies away, study suggests Scientists have found that mosquitoes in the lab can be trained to connect the smell of a widely used repellent with food, but repellents are still the best way to protect yourself. Growing garlic is one of life's slower lessons In April 2020, I put my first cloves into the ground. Here's what I learnt over the next five years of trying — and often failing — to grow good garlic.  The Aussie rocker who mastered the video game needle drop Melbourne's Johnny Galvatron gave up the rockstar life to become a BAFTA-winning game developer. Now, his studio's latest release, Mixtape, re-imagines the music game as an eclectic playlist of genres and mechanics. Friday news quiz: A drone drama, a 'dream job' and an old insult making a comeback Your hopes of passing might come crashing down like so many drones in a harbour. But it's still worth a try. Trump says Murdoch indicated he would 'handle' newspaper's Epstein story In refiling his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, the US president alleges Rupert Murdoch indicated a story about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein would not be published. At least 16 students dead as fire tears through Kenyan girls school The blaze reportedly started when a student set a mattress on fire inside the school's dormitory, with a further 79 students taken to hospital with injuries. Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal The US president has repeatedly said the end of the war is close, but told media at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday he was not yet satisfied by the negotiations and the US is not discussing easing sanctions, one of Tehran's key demands. News from the BBC World Service Sturgeon says she was deceived and betrayed by estranged husband over SNP embezzlement The former first minister said she was "coming to terms with being married to someone she did not know" after Peter Murrell's guilty plea. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation' A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge. Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors. Two more boys die in latest heatwave water deaths The body of a boy is recovered from a pond in Kent, while another teen dies in the River Thames in Oxford. US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say The framework, which has yet to be approved by President Trump, would extend the ceasefire and launch nuclear talks. Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war? Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes. Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country. Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy. Man killed by train after escaping vehicle on way to court The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show. 'Lifting the shame that was never mine to carry' - alleged victim of Al Fayed associate Joanna Brittan is identified as a potential modern slavery victim after rape and trafficking claims. CSI tactics used to fight the fly-tippers A council has a tough new strategy to deal with illegal dumping. Is it working? My daughter woke up with a numb arm and died two weeks later A mum whose daughter died weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis says her death must not be "in vain". What does hot weather do to the body? Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon. Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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