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News from the ABC Australia Billionaire's Tasmanian trainwreck has broken workers and marriages Locals fear the closure of another smelter in Tasmania will be disastrous for the economy as anger brews over the federal government's failure to offer a bailout. Man who performed Nazi salute in public has not rehabilitated, court hears Zachery James Hook pleaded guilty in June to making a Nazi salute in public and behaving offensively on Commonwealth premises. Hundreds or regional doctors stop work over poor working conditions Doctors from Ballarat Base Hospital and Bendigo Health have walked off the job citing exhaustion, low morale and stressful working conditions. Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga This week in Canberra the treasurer was grilled over the economy, the Coalition finally released its tobacco excise plan and Richard Marles gave the Trump administration a very low risk present. Tasmanian government chasing $1m in meal costs after prison kitchen slip-up The Tasmanian government is hoping to recover the more than $1 million it has spent on food for the Risdon Prison population after its new $20 million kitchen's floor was deemed too slippery to safely use. Embattled childcare chain shuts another Canberra centre Edge Early Learning has announced it will permanently close its Charnwood centre, telling parents it would struggle to reopen after a three-month suspension imposed by the ACT's childcare regulator. Support worker accused of sexually assaulting two women in his care A Macleay Valley disability support worker accused of sexually touching two women in his care at a supported independent living home has faced court. 'Unreasonable to think' ambulance ramping can be fixed, review finds South Australia's public health system has "deteriorated" under the current government, according to an independent review released on the same day that ambulance ramping was revealed to have hit a record high. Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open. Small businesses scan for fake cash as counterfeit seizures soar Business owners scan cash notes with blue lights in a bid to avoid being stung, as the Australian Border Force reports a huge increase in the amount of counterfeit cash entering the country. Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm. Crews work to control fire burning near Gladstone Twelve crews worked to control the blaze burning near Kirkwood Road, near Gladstone, this afternoon.  'I lost everything': Businesses still reeling one year after shopping centre fire One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the pain for business owners who lost what they had spent years working on is still raw. Teen granted bail in Brisbane alleged carjacking murder The 15-year-old was initially charged with a range of offences including robbery in company and grievous bodily harm, but this was upgraded to murder after the man died in August. These guides lead tourists into the Himalayas; now they must carry something heavier For many of Nepal's trekking guides, who lead tourists through the Himalayas, there is something heavier to carry into the mountains this year: their grief. Pipeline companies' major plans to supply east coast with Beetaloo gas Gas is flowing from the Beetaloo Basin to Darwin, and two companies are progressing plans to connect the resource to homes and businesses in the eastern states. US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC to discuss an expansion of the US military presence at Australian military bases. France's world-first fast fashion laws take hit Shein and Temu with new fees Brands like Shein and Temu which list millions of garment products on their websites will be hit hard by a fee on items for French consumers. Australia pushes for condemnation of China’s missile test Australia and Palau want to issue a formal condemnation of China's missile test in the Pacific in July, but not all countries in the region agree. Concerns over power station fire on Tasmania's power network An overnight fire that gutted one of Tasmania's hydro power stations raises questions about the effect it will have on the state's power network. News from the BBC World Service Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. Watch: Drop in small boats crossings forces smugglers to adapt A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats. UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry. Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside. The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why? US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head. Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government. Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death confirmed The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County. ‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports The stars of Netflix's The Gentlemen season two reacted to the swirling rumours that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex may be joining the cast. How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit. What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum. Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children. Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse. The Papers: 'City warns Burnham' and 'One in the eye' Several of the papers home in on a warning to Andy Burnham from the City of London. 'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions. Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions. Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect". Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution. 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