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News from the ABC Australia Indonesian government faces wildfires lawsuit as haze blankets region Civil society organisations in West Kalimantan province are suing the Indonesian government alleging negligence in their handling of the region's wildfires. Emails between Alan Jones and 17yo schoolboy read to court A court is read extensive correspondences Alan Jones had with a 17-year-old boy after he asked for help with his family's financial struggles. Melbourne council weighs public-private partnership for train stations Melton City Council has voted to explore options for delivering two much-needed train stations in Melbourne's outer west, including a potential public-private partnership. Prominent Indigenous elder arrested over child sex assault allegation Aboriginal Housing Company boss Mick Mundine has been arrested in Redfern over a historical child sexual assault allegation. Families devastated after 45 plaques stolen from cemetery More than 40 memorial plaques have been stolen from a cemetery at Aberdare, near Cessnock, in the NSW Hunter Valley. Mental health capacity hit by fire restored next month, government says Mental health services in Tasmania's north-west were severely impacted after part of a public hospital was damaged in a fire. The government says most of those services will be restored next month. Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis walks out of Adelaide Pre-release Centre Snowtown murderer James Spyridon Vlassakis has been filmed leaving the Adelaide Pre-release Centre after having his parole confirmed almost a month ago. Schoolboy suffers burns to 90pc of his body after car firebombing goes wrong The teenager is fighting for life after being engulfed in flames during the arson attack in Melbourne's north-west on Monday. US expected to charge former Venezuelan president with more crimes Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a New York prison on drug trafficking charges, with their trial expected to begin in June. Man jailed for luring 4yo girl away from front yard and raping her A man who approached a four-year-old girl playing in the front yard of a house at a Darwin town camp and lured her away to violently rape her has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. More problems emerging along WA's high-profile 'electric highway' As electric vehicle sales boom across Australia, drivers and tourism experts say issues with remote parts of Western Australia's EV charging network could deter tourists from travelling to the Pilbara.  How Vika and Linda made leap from backing singers to hall of famers Singing in church and being intimidated by Paul Kelly helped Vika and Linda Bull find their own stories. Four decades later, they are more confident than ever. Seafood shop owners fear being forced to close due to gillnet ban There are fears small businesses may struggle if the looming gillnet ban pushes Queensland fishers out of the water. 'Glimmer of hope' as near-extinct Darling River snails discovered A once-abundant snail nearly disappeared as weirs and irrigation diverted water from its river home. But it found protection in the very structures that almost wiped it out. Adelaide 36ers coach claims he was 'targeted' by refs in United loss Trevor Gleeson is left flabbergasted after being whistled for a technical foul during the 36ers' loss to Melbourne United in the NBL's Ignite Cup. Woman charged with manslaughter over alleged road rage hit-and-run On the day of 73-year-old Trevor Fleet's funeral, a Bega Valley woman was charged with manslaughter over the alleged road rage hit-and-run incident that led to his death. Clean-air advocates want the government to axe woodfired heaters Victoria is moving new homes off gas, but clean-air campaigners say wood heater pollution is getting less attention, while some households say they want to keep theirs. Live: Swans blindsided by Blakey's meetings with rivals as Cats land Marshall The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog. LIV Golf loses star over 'unacceptable' terms As it ​fights to emerge from bankruptcy, LIV Golf learns one of its major drawcards intends to leave the breakaway circuit. Major Australian gambling companies face restrictions if NT bill passes An independent politician is set to introduce a private member's bill to the Northern Territory parliament, which if passed would impose a string of new laws on some of Australia's largest online gambling companies. News from the BBC World Service Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed. Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution. Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany. Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September. We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead. Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry. Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports. Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat. Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial. Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures. 'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says. New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies. What could happen next in Christa Pike's case? Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her. Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls. How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia. She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats. The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values' Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Tory conference dominates Thursday's papers. Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war. Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since club's guilty verdict Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict. AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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