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News from the ABC Australia Man accused of failed Invasion Day rally bomb may enter insanity plea A man accused of tossing a homemade "fragment bomb" filled with ball bearings and screws into a crowd in Perth's CBD flags through his lawyer that he may argue he is not criminally responsible for his actions due to insanity. Regional Australians more likely to die from MND, according to new study Tasmanian grandmother Kelli Skipper had to travel for hours to get the medical treatment she needed after being diagnosed with a form of motor neurone disease. She is now calling for change. Farming stalwart and grandson remembered after dam accident Tributes are flowing in for a central Queensland producer who died with his grandson when machinery rolled on a property at the weekend. Pastoralists 'devastated' by floods from ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle West Australian pastoralists have faced severe flooding after ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle wreaked havoc in one of the state's most important food-producing regions. What the halving of the fuel excise means for the price of your petrol Australians should save about 26c a litre at the pump after the federal government announces a cut to the fuel excise. NDIS agency hired 70pc of all new federal public servants last year The agency that runs the National Disability Insurance Scheme defends hiring nearly 2,000 new employees last year despite major changes being rolled out to rein in the program's cost. NSW premier says Australia must electrify economy amid fuel crisis NSW Premier Chris Minns made the call for greater fuel security while unveiling the state's fuel savings measures, arguing for more electric vehicles and charging stations. Public hearing into hiring of new CIT CEO cancelled as probe continues The chair of the CIT board told an ACT Legislative Assembly inquiry the complaints made against chief executive Margot McNeill related to perceptions of conflicts of interest around employments and contracts. NT fuel retailers forced to reveal full costs as 77yo law revived The Northern Territory government has triggered a decades old law in an attempt to combat fuel price gouging at the bowser. The 10 pivotal events that led to the downfall of Essendon and Carlton Essendon and Carlton were once mainstays when it came to the business end of the AFL season. Over the last quarter century, both clubs have fallen on hard times. Here's why. Sydney brick pit becomes arena in fight to save iconic frog Chytrid fungus has been linked to the extinction of 90 frog species around the world. In a long-abandoned Sydney brick pit, a new front has opened in the fight to save an iconic species. Young farmers swap horses and quad bikes for drones to slash job times A shift towards modern technology is making a career in agriculture more appealing to a new generation of farmers. Australia has not yet reached 'tipping point' for WFH directive, says expert The fuel crisis is putting pressure on workers who rely on car travel and those who meet with vulnerable clients, with fresh calls for frontline support staff to be exempt from any future fuel rationing mandates. Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only crash message draws criticism Michael Rousseau sparked controversy for addressing a deadly crash in an English-only video with French subtitles. Alleged Melbourne brothel killer to stand trial over sex worker's death Michael James Chalmers is ordered to face trial after pleading not guilty to murdering a sex worker at a Melbourne brothel in 2024. Telstra claims new coverage maps will 'make it much harder' for customers ACMA has introduced new rules for standardised mobile coverage maps that will see mobile signals below -115 dBm labelled as "no coverage". IOC's proposed gender test not fit for purpose, says man who discovered it The scientist who discovered the SRY gene test that the International Olympic Committee is now relying on to determine athletes' eligibility for women's events says it should not be used in such a fashion. Cobram Estate praises America's 'grower-first mentality' after $260m deal Australia's largest olive oil producer has completed its purchase of a massive olive grove in California, giving it about 70 per cent of the state's production. What we know about where Dezi Freeman made his last stand The rural property where police finally caught up with the fugitive gunman was a good place to disappear. How to tell this missile image is real Huge amounts of false images and video circulating about the conflict in Iran are often making it difficult to distinguish genuine news from manipulated fakery, but this one is real. News from the BBC World Service Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week. Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East. Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality? 'I knew something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to families by IVF clinics Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment at a clinic in Northern Cyprus. Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online. 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor. Céline Dion announces comeback shows four years after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk. New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect. Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship' He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there. King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April. How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have. What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse? While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today. How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal. Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe. The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices. Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea. How will car finance compensation payments work? Compensation could be given to many of those who took out a car loan between April 2007 and November 2024. Euphoria season three trailer: Everything we know so far The third season will air on 12 April and picks up five years on from the last episode. The Papers: 'Scott Mills sacked by BBC' and 'Starmer's 48-hour ultimatum' Former BBC presenter Scott Mills appears on most of the papers, after he was sacked following allegations about his personal conduct. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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