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News from the ABC Australia Western Sydney International Airport opening date announced After 15 years of planning, seven years of construction and a year of testing, Western Sydney International Airport has confirmed its opening date for passengers. No friends but a Commonwealth Games berth? Worth it, says Sienna Toohey Seventeen-year-old Sienna Toohey says qualifying for the Commonwealth Games makes moving away from friends and family to Canberra worth it. Search for survivors as deadly Philippines quake displaces tens of thousands Rescuers are combing through collapsed buildings in the southern Philippines after a powerful earthquake devastated coastal communities. UN inquiry finds Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians A UN report finds that Palestinians are being subjected to "mass atrocities" by Israeli forces and being "violently repressed and controlled by the very faction that claims to govern them". Court rules Melbourne mayor's suspension was invalid The Supreme Court finds the state government had no basis on which to recommend Aidan McLindon suspension from his role as the mayor of Whittlesea. 'Going to end up dead': Warning for teens using apps to commit crimes Criminal syndicates are targeting vulnerable children with no criminal history, low IQ and intellectual disabilities to carry out their dirty work through encrypted apps. Aussie star calls out $130k prize money disparity at tennis tournament Priscilla Hon draws attention to the difference between the men's and women's winners' prize money at the Libéma Open in The Netherlands. Hobart stadium future not an issue at AFL presidents meeting, ABC told Despite suggestions that potential delays and cost blowouts of Tasmania's new stadium may be on the minds of AFL heads, the topic was barely mentioned at the presidents' annual meeting. Mickey Mouse and friends freeze Super Netball finals out of prime venue The 2025 Super Netball Grand Final set a new standard with a record crowd at one of the biggest stadiums in the country. But in 2026, the sport has been forced to retreat to smaller finals venues due to a scheduling issue with Disney on Ice. Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Iran's football federation says the 8 per cent quota of tickets allocated to Iran for the FIFA World Cup has been revoked, meaning "there is no possibility to distribute tickets to fans". Wanted man jailed for running over police officer during 'escape' attempt A man, who was on the run from authorities in Victoria, has been jailed for eight years after mowing down a police officer in South Australia. Redevelopment of Brisbane milk factory site proposed ahead of Olympics Developer Mark Stockwell has revealed plans for an apartment tower, hotel and Olympic hub at the Parmalat milk processing site on Brisbane's central riverfront. Notre Dame university halts new nursing student enrolments for another year The university says it will not take new students for its nursing program for another year, as it needs to "rebalance enrolments across the program within accredited program capacity". Foord scores in game 150 as Matildas beat Mexico The Matildas earned a 3-1 victory in a frenetic contest against a game Mexican side, as Caitlin Foord scored in her milestone match. Year 12 students in Melbourne caught cheating using AI An all-boys school in Melbourne's outer east has taken action after several students were caught cheating on a Year 12 exam using AI. Woman hails 'hero' husband who shot alleged home invader Stabbing victim Di Blessing praises her husband's bravery during an alleged home invasion in northern New South Wales. The ACT wants 26,000 new homes built in the next five years. Here's what that looks like The ACT government describes its land release and housing supply program as "ambitious" but "achievable". So what are these 26,000 homes going to look like, and where are they going to be built? New Apple child safety features 'part inspired' by Australia social media ban Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Apple chief executive Tim Cook called him personally to tell him the changes were "inspired by Australia's world-leading social media age ban". The Big Issue celebrates three decades in Australia with special edition The magazine has become a lifeline for its vendors and is marking its 30th year with a special edition, pouring more proceeds in the pockets of those who need it most. 'Heavily intoxicated' driver was speeding before crash that killed 9yo, court told The court heard Keith Andrew Chambers was driving almost double the speed limit and was "heavily intoxicated" before the crash that killed Aiden Guimaraes. News from the BBC World Service Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'brutal' knife attack in Belfast Police say a man in his 30s, who is believed to be Sudanese, is in custody. Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens. Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent". World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament. Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London. 'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police. 300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person. Man who grabbed woman's hair and asked for kiss sentenced in legal first David Stroud was convicted in a first-of-its-kind sex-based harassment prosecution in May. SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune. Teacher and two pupils stabbed in school attack A 14-year-old schoolgirl is arrested after the knife attack at the Co-op Academy in Blackley. I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did. 'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us' Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship. Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off. Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader. Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low. Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever. Carer who 'couldn't go on' not guilty of mother's murder Stefania Glowka denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter based on diminished responsibility. Somali referee Artan barred from entering US ahead of World Cup Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. Teen charged over Golders Green ambulance attack Subhan Ahmed, 18, is charged with assisting an offender after four Jewish ambulances were burnt out. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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