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News from the ABC Australia Man sues former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later. Qantas flags fare increases and flight cuts as fuel prices surge The Middle East war continues to weigh on Qantas, despite strong demand for air travel. Three people stabbed near Melbourne primary school A woman and two men have been found with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east, with police saying family violence detectives are leading the investigation. 'Treason' claims and military deployments: The political drama unfolding in Indonesia After the alleged wire-tapping of the president and some of his most trusted allies, some experts wonder if it signals a growing rift between Indonesia's political heavyweights. Murder trial hears woman's injuries 'consistent with strangulation' A forensic pathologist has told a murder trial that injuries found on 49-year-old Frances Crawford's body were consistent with her being strangled in a chokehold and trying to free herself. Woman pleads not guilty to DV murder of man found dead on Newell Highway Mark Akers was found dead on the side of the Newell Highway in June last year. The woman charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty. Christmas display burns down in Canberra shopping centre A blaze took hold of a Christmas tree and burnt the surrounding display in the early hours of Friday morning at Westfield Belconnen. Not guilty finding didn't bring comfort or closure, jumping castle owner says The owner of the jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy says the impact it has had on her life "doesn't seem important" compared to what families have experienced. Coalition promises compensation access for firefighters who get cancer The Victorian opposition has promised to expand the range of cancers covered by legislation that guarantees compensation for firefighters if it wins government this month. Controversial councillor must stay away from colleague under AVO A court orders Snowy Monaro Regional councillor Andrew Thaler to stay away from the deputy mayor and not refer to her in an offensive or threatening way on social media. Probe widens after steering failure on Spirit of Tasmania ferry The transport safety watchdog has expanded its probe into steering issues on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries after the primary system "failed" on one of the ships. Volunteer search for missing Tasmanian finds 'human remains' A volunteer search team looking for missing George Town man Michael Vrankovic in northern Tasmania discovers what are believed to be human remains. Sydney passengers marched off flight after airport 'threat' While a wave of bomb threats has affected nearly 30 flights across Europe, there's been a security scare in Australia, with armed AFP officers meeting a flight in Sydney overnight after threats were sent to the airport. Artwork honouring children killed in Gaza on show after being dropped by council An artwork naming more than 18,000 children killed in Gaza has been displayed on the NSW South Coast, after it was dropped by a local council for posing an "unacceptable level of risk".   From Monday, police will be texting family violence offenders ACT police will start sending text messages to people subject to family violence-related bail conditions or family violence orders from Monday onwards, but not everyone in the sector is convinced it will be effective. Injured MP Helen Haines's condition improved to 'stable' The independent MP, who lost both of her legs due to injuries suffered in last month's alleged attack, had previously been "serious but stable". With Perth's property prices falling, job loss is the real risk While Perth's property prices have dropped in the past three months, the real risk to people with mortgages is not negative equity but losing their job. Aussie Calleja ready for winner-takes-all world championship weekend The biggest weekend in karting is here, with nearly 200 drivers descending on south-east Italy for the FIA Karting World Championship. Man charged with killing baby son in suburban Perth A 23-year-old father appears in court accused of the manslaughter of his five-week-old boy, who died in hospital in August after allegedly being seriously injured at a home in Kiara. Defence Housing Australia revises plan for controversial Darwin development Defence Housing Australia has revised its plan to build an 800-house precinct in Lee Point in Darwin's northern suburbs, following ongoing pushback from the community over environmental and sacred sites concerns. News from the BBC World Service Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry. Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals. Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported. Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination. California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US. Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes? White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run. Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing. Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble Seven arrests were made during disorder in parts of Scotland, with fireworks thrown at emergency workers, police say. King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour. Andrew received up to £2,000 per month from sub-letting, watchdog reports The income went to the former prince rather than his landlord the Crown Estate. Messages reveal how hoax threat was passed on by air traffic control BBC Verify has been analysing messages after flights across Europe were targeted by fake bomb threats - the second such incident this week. Watch: Met Police release Brand interview footage Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court. The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial. Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts. U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage. Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel? There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups. Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit. 'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work The Papers: 'Justice' and 'Predatory' Brand faces jail Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault conviction leads many of Friday's papers. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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