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News from the ABC Australia The unseen costs of living with a disability in regional Australia NDIS recipients living in regional Australia are calling for the government to provide better care for those who live remotely with travel costs often eating up a large portion of their support budgets. Live: Government lays down ground rules for companies aiming to build data centres Australia is home to more than 200 data centres and, as more companies look to build or expand here, the federal government has set out five priorities for them. Follow live. Live: ASX set to tumble after another brutal night on Wall Street, oil keeps rising The prospect of the Middle East war dragging on led Wall Street to fall sharply and oil prices keep rising. The ASX is poised for another sell-off today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Cheryl Grimmer's UK cousin prompts authorities to reconsider cold case Michael Grimmer challenges the 2019 court ruling that excluded a key confession in his cousin Cheryl Grimmer's 1970 disappearance, leading to a major breakthrough in the case. Quiz: From an Oscars slap to 'sandpapergate', do you know your history? Can you remember who Will Smith slapped, or what happened during "sandpapergate" scandal? Test yourself with today's quiz. Live: Iran threatens to 'completely close' Strait of Hormuz over Trump power plant threat Tehran says it is prepared to completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for a large portion of the world's oil, if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" them. How councils coerce homeless people into eviction A recent Supreme Court case has shed light on how councils coerce homeless people into eviction. There's still room for this war to get far worse. Here's what you should know now The ABC's Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran is in Beirut and is providing daily updates on the Middle East war. More than $4.5m in fines issued for $7,000 in lost revenue since 50c fares introduced The penalties helped authorities recover $7070.50 in revenue they otherwise would have collected if the commuters had paid their 50-cent fare. Agency warned of 'severe economic impact' months before fuel crisis Nine months before the Iran war oil crisis, the federal government was warned of the "fragility" of Australia's critical infrastructure if a fuel crisis took hold. Few leaders in Australia are as firmly entrenched in power than Peter Malinauskas After Saturday's landslide, Premier Peter Malinauskas has more political capital than any South Australian Labor leader in modern history. Trump orders ICE agents to man US airport security queues A fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security leads to lengthy queues at US airports. From trees to barking dogs, here's how to resolve issues with neighbours Someone feeling like their neighbour is intruding on them in "either psychological or practical ways" tends to be at the heart of most disputes. So if you're having an issue with the people next door, what's the best way to approach it? Why the Brumbies' most important player may not be their best Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan led by example in the come-from-behind win over the Chiefs, underlining how vital he is to his side's finals hopes. Are private health insurers trying to move Australia to a US-style model? Health insurers increasingly partnering with GP centres and telehealth services has raised concerns that it could create a two-tier system in which privately insured patients have more affordable access to GP consults. This 14yo is her 'family's breadwinner' — but she's about to lose her income In a country with 70 million children, some question how the incoming social media ban in Indonesia will be effectively implemented, while others welcome the new restrictions. Cattle ships have an hour to navigate this channel or run aground David Harris's ship bottomed out with 400 cattle on board at the end of last year, leading to a 12-hour wait for the next high tide. He wants a solution. The rising cost that risks turning retirement into a 'prison' The Australian retirement dream is being destabilised by the rising cost of home insurance, as retirees on fixed budgets find themselves unable to absorb skyrocketing premiums. Ghanim lost his family, then his arms. It took 12 years to make it right Ghanim Al Shnen became a pioneer in the use of mind-controlled robotic limbs after losing both his arms. Although he would never have chosen this fate, it ultimately gave him the life for which he longed. Matildas need a grand plan to stave off end-of-an-era concerns The Women's Asian Cup has shown that without a grand plan for the future of women's football and a willingness to stick to it, the Matildas may never capture an elusive major trophy again. News from the BBC World Service No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could. Three golds in 28 minutes - GB makes history at World Athletics Indoor Championships Great Britain claim three golds in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best-ever haul at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit. Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. What did critics think of Saturday Night Live UK's debut? The long-running US sketch show now has a British equivalent, which received a broadly positive reaction on its debut. Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay. Jorginho's criticism of Chappell Roan over daughter's tears goes viral Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho goes viral with a social media post alleging singer Chappell Roan's security guard made his daughter cry. Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says The full scale of the damages to roads and other infrastructure from rain and flooding in the state must still be assessed, Gov Josh Green says. Hillsborough campaigners blame Mahmood for law delay The Hillsborough Law has been further delayed and will not be passed in this session of parliament. Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground. Iranian missiles injure 180 in towns near Israeli nuclear site Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences. Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion. Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February. Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky? Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think. AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds. The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one. Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital. 'They think I just go home and make TikToks - it's not true' Leicester forward Alisha Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and says she has learned to cope. Family-friendly TV drama Crookhaven hopes to be latest hit book adaptation The show, based on a book series by JJ Arcanjo, follows a group of students at a school for crooks. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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