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News from the ABC Australia Hazard reduction burns fast-tracked as NSW faces higher fire risk Authorities say they have "accelerated" hazard reduction burning in NSW ahead of an elevated fire risk this summer. SA man charged for alleged threatening messages targeting AFP Police linked the alleged posts to a 40-year-old man and executed a search warrant at an Adelaide home on Thursday. Breathtaking finalists from the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards A pair of orcas working in tandem and a monk seal resting with its week-old pup are among the finalists of this year's Ocean Photographer of the Year competition. Asbestos in 320 tonnes of rubbish allegedly dumped near waterway The NSW Environment Protection Authority finds asbestos among rubbish allegedly dumped by a Clarence Valley skip-bin operator near a "sensitive waterway". Bird flu detected in second spot in Tasmania A crested tern near Currie on King Island was reported to the emergency hotline on Thursday and tested positive overnight. Map finds native water mammal rakali thriving in Melbourne's waterways A native water mammal once dismissed as a "water rat" is quietly thriving in Melbourne's waterways, according to a new University of Melbourne mapping project. Fraser officially enters Carlton coaching race after mid-year turnaround Josh Fraser has presented to the Carlton hierarchy after officially entering the Blues' process to find their full-time coach. Young Talent Time host Johnny Young dies Young Talent Time host Johnny Young has died aged 79 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Live: Are you priced out of a home? Australians share their stories Join our live blog to share your stories, experiences and questions about Australia's tight housing market and affordability pressures. ADF joins search for 18-year-old bushwalker missing in national park Australian Defence Force personnel join the search for bushwalker Lily Hooper, who has gone missing while hiking alone in Nattai National Park, south-west of Sydney. Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan quitting politics Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has announced she won't contest the November election, after stepping down from the Labor leadership just over a fortnight ago. Bird keepers call for vaccines as avian influenza cases spread inland Bird keepers call for access to vaccines to protect their rare and endangered birds as avian influenza cases move inland. Research uncovers what determines flavour of Australian chocolate Researchers find that the location where cocoa beans are fermented can have a big influence on chocolate flavour, unlocking the potential to market chocolate by region, like wine. Farmers rejoice as 'once-in-a-lifetime' wet season follows drought From "absolute disaster" to "perfect conditions", a wet 2026 has brought a remarkable and welcome turnaround for many South Australian farmers. Albanese says Trump considering tariff exemption after phone call The prime minister says he has urged Donald Trump to consider giving Australia a full exemption from Washington's sweeping tariffs, or "at the very least no increase" from the old 10 per cent rate. Live: Aussie bowlers toil as Bangladesh continues to dominate in Darwin Australia takes over an hour to claim its first wicket on day two, while rookie Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan passes 50 and Steve Smith spills a chance. Follow live. EPL side walks off as Spanish club kicks penalty into open net Fulham's preseason match against Málaga turned out to be not too friendly when the English club walked off, and coach Álvaro Arbeloa was red-carded for complaining to the referees. Victorian Coalition says it would not accelerate end of coal power The Coalition pledges not to accelerate the end of coal-powered energy in Victoria should it win the November state election. PM demands 'immediate' airport issues reporting after Sydney 'delay' A third safety issue on the tarmac at Sydney Airport in recent weeks prompted the nation's air safety boss question why investigators were not notified for four days about another incident on Sunday. Payne's fame began as a joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand and Australia knew Tim Payne's name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back. News from the BBC World Service Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West Midlands The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history. Watch: Aerial footage shows homes engulfed in flames in Stourbridge Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes. Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex "It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter. Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend. 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany. Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage' Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed. Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks. Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison. BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her. Why heatwaves hit women harder Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat. Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance? The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak. You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One? How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire' Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day. 'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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