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News from the ABC Australia Concern about bushfire 'apathy' after town is almost destroyed A fast moving grass fire almost burned through the southern NSW town of Corowa last week. Despite the extreme fire danger rating, residents say they weren't prepared for such an intense fire so early in the season. Victorian prisoners held in police stations for weeks, lawyer says A Victorian lawyer says a "crisis" is unfolding in the state's jails, with remand centres so crowded prisoners are instead being kept in police holding cells for up to a month. Bootleggers, gangsters and a massacre: Why America's Prohibition backfired Prohibition was officially repealed on December 5, 1933. But the beginning of its end can be traced back years earlier — to a highly-publicised massacre by firing squad. The Studio to The Golden Bachelor: Our favourite new TV shows in 2025 From a send-up of Hollywood studios to a chilling depiction of violence and masculinity to an age-appropriate reality TV romance, these are our favourite TV shows of 2025. Weekly news quiz: Blacked-out raccoon, poor strategy call and the PM's wedding Think you have had your ears to the ground? It’s time to test your knowledge of the week that was. Housing provider hands tenants two rent rises in less than a year Elderly residents in Melbourne's south-east say they are in financial distress after two rent increases, which a community housing organisation says are a necessary move to a standard rent-setting model. AUKUS will survive Trump, says former defense minister Smith The trilateral agreement has come under significant scrutiny, but Australia's top diplomat in London says he believes its future is assured. Breaking: Israel to perform at Eurovision 2026, prompting several nations to boycott Israel's participation at next year's event has prompted a number of countries to withdraw from the event and one to announce it will not broadcast it. New York Times sues the Pentagon over press access restrictions The US publication has filed a lawsuit over a new policy requiring journalists to sign a pledge to refrain from reporting information not authorised for release by the Pentagon. What does Vladimir Putin want from India? The Russian leader's first state visit to India in nearly four years is expected to focus heavily on trade amid a backdrop of international sanctions and Donald Trump's tariff policy. FBI arrests suspect over pipe bombs planted on eve of 2021 US Capitol riot The arrest marks the first time investigators have settled on a suspect in an act that had long vexed law enforcement and spawned a multitude of conspiracy theories. 'Read the fine print': Insurers are short-changing patients, doctors say A new report from Australia's peak doctors' body says private health insurance is increasingly failing to deliver value to the roughly 15 million Australians who hold a policy. Putin bears 'moral responsibility' for 2018 poisoning of UK woman, inquiry finds A UK public inquiry has concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin "must have" ordered the Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018. It's a 'Yes'. Hobart's AFL stadium gets final parliamentary approval A $1.13 billion stadium on the edge of the Hobart CBD has been approved by Tasmania's upper house, satisfying a key condition for the state's AFL licence. Five quick hits: Root hits landmark ton despite stunning run-out as Starc shines again Joe Root overcomes a horror mix-up to notch a long-awaited first Test century in Australia, while Australia's seamers largely struggle without the dropped Nathan Lyon. Here are the quick hits from the first day of the pink-ball Ashes Test in Brisbane. Man accused of partner's murder granted bail one day after extradition Peter Scammell, who is facing a murder charge over the death of his partner Katrina Hawker five years ago, was granted bail just over 24 hours after being extradited from Victoria. Aussie greats question 'strange' decision to axe Lyon for Gabba Test Australia leaves Nathan Lyon out of its XI for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, marking an almost 14-year first. Woman dies after dog attack in regional South Australia South Australian police say a woman has died after a dog attack at Whyalla in South Australia's upper Spencer Gulf region this afternoon.   High Court agrees to hear teens' challenge to social media ban The High Court of Australia agrees to hear a special case brought by two teenagers challenging the federal government's upcoming social media ban for Australians under 16. Alleged manslaughter victim told classmate she was 'treated like a slave', court hears A girl who was allegedly criminally neglected at the hands of her mother before she died told a friend she was "treated like a slave" and was "scared to go back home", a court has heard.  News from the BBC World Service Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show. Novichok poisoning victim's family 'still has questions', as report finds Putin 'morally responsible' Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok. Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings? Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes. Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic. Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks. Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie. Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism. German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion. Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour. 'No more Average Joe': Root's elusive century seals his all-time great status Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. 'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials. Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you? What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine? Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go? This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver. Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area. MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January. Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton. Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll' Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable". UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow. Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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