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News from the ABC Australia Businesses hoping for 'salvation' from Sydney's new metro line After two years of economic pain, the small businesses along Sydney's new Southwest Metro line are breathing a sigh of relief and hoping customers will return in droves. Child care sector faces further changes after shocking abuse exposed A proposed national childcare commission will be discussed at a meeting of education ministers next week, as the government faces renewed calls for changes following a Four Corners investigation into Australia's child care system. Alcoa ordered to stay further away from Perth's drinking water supply US mining giant Alcoa is being ordered to move its operations further away from Perth's drinking water sources amid heated debate about the potential impact its bauxite mining is having on waterways. Police search launched for man swept away in Central Australia flooding Police say a 60-year-old man is missing after he was reportedly swept off the roof of a vehicle that had "become stuck in floodwater" near Santa Teresa, with police now searching for him with drones and divers. One Nation MP rejects $200,000 staffer as Hanson accuses PM of meddling One Nation says it will not be bought or divided by the prime minister as a bitter dispute over his power to allocate parliamentary staff intensifies. Hundreds of ACT nurses and prison guards go on strike ACT public sector workers walk off the job in Canberra, calling for the government to give them a better pay offer in the largest coordinated strike since self-government began in 1989. Live: Australia looks to press home its advantage on day three in Cape Town Australia has a first innings lead over South Africa, and will be looking to build on that on day three of the deciding Test in Cape Town. Follow live. CEO of one of Australia's top cultural events becomes French knight Barbara Moore, who has led the Biennale of Sydney since 2019, feels a little like an "impostor" as she becomes a knight of the French Order of Arts and Letters. Driver jailed over high-speed crash that killed teenager Samara Sabra, 19, has been sentenced to eight years in prison over a head-on crash at Wodonga, Victoria, that claimed the life of 16-year-old Molly Hopkins. North Korean workers sold into Russia then stripped of wages, report finds Russian brokers are advertising North Korean workers to companies as part of a forced labour program being used to fund Pyongyang's ballistic missile program, a new report has alleged. WA man jailed for raping six-year-old niece The 54-year-old was sentenced for three counts of sexual assault that occurred 10 years ago, but the sentencing judge told the court there were other other instances of abuse. Albanese is bogged down in grant problem of his own making Questions over a golf club grant were just the beginning of a tough week in parliament for Anthony Albanese and his government. Passing of conversion practice ban a 'landmark day' for Tasmania A Greens bill to ban conversion practices in Tasmania has passed the state's lower house. Adult and youth inmates in NT struggle to access health care, doctors say Doctors working in Northern Territory prisons say difficulty accessing patients in custody is causing "moral injury" to health workers. 'Systemic' increase of children with complex needs in Canberra Children living in the nation's capital are increasingly facing poorer developmental outcomes, with experts pointing to mounting pressures on families. Appeal challenges ruling on Sydney teacher's abuse of male students A challenge is underway in the Supreme Court after a judge ruled a former Sydney teacher who sexually abused male students in the 1970s could not have foreseen the harm she caused. Conflicting accounts emerge after Spanish train collision Contradictions have emerged between a private rail operator and the Spanish government over what caused Europe's deadliest train collision since 2013, according to local reports. Delusions and possible psychosis explored in Haines accused's prison assessment An initial prison assessment of the man who allegedly attacked federal MP Helen Haines finds no indication of ideological extremism. Pair jailed for life over country club murder of beloved grandfather Craignish Country Club owner Gregory Harding was shot in the leg with a shotgun and left to bleed to death on the floor of his home in botched robbery. Adelaide parklands campaigner 'doxxed' as home address shared on social media A prominent advocate for Adelaide's parklands says having their home addressed shared online is the "scariest thing" that has happened to them during a campaign to stop the removal of trees. News from the BBC World Service Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget. I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget. Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history. Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over. Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”. Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs. Family row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold. Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff. Watch: BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided. Weight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclers Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste. US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt Prosecutors alleged the pair misrepresented their identities by giving election judges the names of other people. What the Budget means for your money Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how. Budget key points at a glance Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans. Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it? Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January. Under 25? Here's what the Budget meant for you The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage. What we now know about the UK economy in four charts The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth. Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them? We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results. 'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price. Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? 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