Last week the government of Solomon Islands, which gets about 90 per cent of its power from diesel generation, says it is expecting a huge jump in power costs — and potential power cuts — when its pre-paid diesel stockpiles run out in May.Reporting by the Pacific Local Journalism Network’s Nick Sas Earlier, Anthony Albanese was asked what his message is to service stations that might consider using the halving of the fuel excise to increase profits."My message is simple: you need to do the right thing and not just on a voluntary basis The ACCC will make sure that happens," the prime minister says.Treasurer Jim Chalmers also warns the consumer watchdog will "come down on you like a ton of bricks"."That's as it should be," he says.Chalmers has since said he had signed a letter to ensure that any changes to the fuel excise were passed onto consumers when it came into effect on Wednesday.The Israeli military said its air defences were responding to "missiles launched from Iran" on Monday."A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," the military statement said."Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," it added, urging people to take shelter until further notice.A short time ago, Reuters reported Israel was attacking "regime infrastructure" throughout Tehran.Reporting with AFP

And that all takes time which puts my health at risk."Commissioner Cody says trans and gender-diverse people have always existed in Australia and are part of our common humanity.She says trans people from Indigenous, refugee, migrant and different faith backgrounds can endure what she calls even more complex forms of discrimination."We also know that people from those particular backgrounds face more complex forms of discrimination So, we need to make sure we hear of those experiences so that we can shape policies and programs that reflect the lived experience of those communities."The report makes 19 recommendations, including nationally consistent protections against vilification and conversion therapies."At the moment, we don't have laws which make it against the law to speak hatefully, to incite contempt for or ridicule people who are trans and gender diverse

The HCA's vice-chair, Surinder Jain, is a current member of the NSW Faith Affairs Council.The HCA said it "respects the rights of all community groups and faiths and respects the function of the Human Rights Commission in receiving complaints and providing confidential conciliation between the parties", but alleges it did not know about the complaint against Kamper.It's believed to be the first time the AHRC has accepted a complaint against a sitting minister from NSW or Multicultural NSW.The AHRC complaint has been made under section 9 of the Racial Discrimination Act, arguing that Kamper and Multicultural NSW engaged in "systemic exclusion of the concerns raised by South Asian Muslim communities and caste-oppressed Hindu communities" In September 2025, the Alliance Against Islamophobia lodged a separate AHRC complaint against the HCA, alleging that its president, Sai Paravastu, as well as its head of media, Neelima Paravastu, had reshared Islamophobic posts on X, including one from far-right UK commentator Tommy Robinson that described Muslims as "savages".The current complaint against Kamper alleges he continued to appoint a member of the HCA to the Faith Affairs Council despite being aware of the AHRC complaint, "and being provided with materials evidencing anti-Muslim and caste-based discrimination and intimidation".The complaint also alleges Multicultural NSW and Kamper "failed to appoint any representative of South Asian Muslim communities or caste-oppressed communities" to the faith council.Kamper set up the NSW Faith Affairs Council in November 2023

Queensland's opposition has claimed legal advice on tough youth justice changes has been kept secret by the state government, breaking a promise to release it.The LNP's adult crime, adult time policy sees juvenile offenders found guilty of serious crimes, including murder and manslaughter, charged as adults and face heavier penalties.An expert legal panel was established last year to advise on new offences to be included, twice recommending it be expanded.The state government consistently said it could not release the panel's advice until its work was finished.Earlier this month, the latest round of offences was announced, including aiding suicide and riot, drawing criticism from some stakeholders who said they were rarely committed by children.At the time, youth justice minister Laura Gerber committed to publishing the advice outlining why the 12 new offences and existing crimes had been included in the policy."It's the advice of the expert legal panel over the course of their work," she said on March 1."They've completed their work That is the advice," she said. "I would probably suggest that the Labor Party are peddling these mistruths because they don't support adult crime, adult time."The Bar Association of Queensland's Laura Reece KC told the committee it was "apparent" the release was not the advice provided to the government."It's a report which states that advice was provided to cabinet," she said. None of the five-member expert legal panel fronted the committee.Committee hearings on the latest expansion to adult crime, adult time, continue next week before the legislation returns for debate in state parliament.

Welcome to SBS News in Easy English, I'm Sydney Lang.-A committee in the United Kingdom has found problems in the delivery of the AUKUS submarine deal.The report says the government should work with Australia and the United States to fix the issues, which could make delivery more difficult.AUKUS will see Australia get nuclear-powered submarines from the UK and US, as well as closer co-operation on new defence technology.The report suggests a type of AUKUS visa to address workforce problems.-Police are still searching for a missing five-year-old girl in the Northern Territory.Emergency services are searching by helicopter, with crews also working on the ground.Police Sergeant Matt Hall says so far, there is no trace of Sharon, who was last seen early on Sunday morning."The challenge is the vastness of the area, the terrain as you can see when you look around it is quite dense bushland at some points We are crossing between open vegetation to closed vegetation and some of our search area is shoulder to shoulder."Police are looking for a 47-year-old man, who they suspect abducted the child.-The Coalition says they would more than double Australia's fuel stocks.They propose speeding up $800 million in funding to deliver extra fuel storage, with a focus on diesel.Opposition leader Angus Taylor says Australia needs more stock, warning the country is vulnerable to supply shocks.Mr Taylor says the policy would serve as a national safeguard and is asking the government to act now."This is about making sure we have an insurance policy as a country against fuel security crises like we are facing right now

The Australian government plans to cut $7,000 from the average NDIS budget for social and community supports, which will affect over 200,000 participants. The cuts aim to reduce "runaway budgets" and prevent abuse by for-profit providers. However, disability groups argue that this will have a "horrible" impact on participants' ability to engage in everyday activities, socialize, and develop skills. The government hopes to offset the cuts with other reforms, including a $200 million Inclusive Communities Fund, but critics say this will redirect funding away from individuals and towards community organizations.

"Genauer compared the situation with the US occupation of Iraq or Afghanistan."It seems as though Israel is reaching back into a playbook from the 1980s and 1990s, but it's very unlikely that Prime Minister Netanyahu will be able to achieve his objectives, vis-a-vis Hezbollah."She said there needs to be a focus on "a parallel track of political discussions and negotiations" because a military approach is not going to be able to achieve what the Israeli state hopes it will."Even though Israel has far greater military capability than Hezbollah, which is essentially a quasi-state group, Israel has never managed to fully eliminate Hezbollah's ability to engage in attacks, and never managed to fully degrade and decimate Hezbollah as a fighting force," she said.Farida said Hezbollah was quick to claim Israel's 2000 retreat as a major victory, "not just for Lebanon, but the whole of the Arab world" So on both sides, there's been a very consistent objective on the Hezbollah side to attack and antagonise Israel, and on the Israeli side, trying to eliminate and degrade the military capability of Hezbollah.""Looking at the way that asymmetric conflict tends to work, I don't think that the Israeli government will be successful in (eliminating Hezbollah), but that's certainly what's driving the way that they're now focusing on an additional boots-on-the-ground military occupation of Lebanon."Evacuation orders and strikes in southern Lebanon have already led to a humanitarian crisis in the country, with Doctors Without Borders and Amnesty International calling for the protection of medical workers, civilians seeking medical attention, and displaced communities

A report by anti-corruption barrister Geoffrey Watson SC, commissioned by the CFMEU, has alleged violence and misconduct by union leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham. The report, which was based on 56 interviews and numerous documents, accused the pair of orchestrating a campaign of violence against their opponents. The inquiry into the report has raised questions about Watson's record-keeping, with his lawyer suggesting he may have left out important documents. The inquiry has also heard allegations that former Labor minister Grace Grace threatened to cancel the contract of developers working on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing unless they worked with the CFMEU.

Test quick Scott Boland struck as Victoria claimed three early wickets against South Australia before steady rain put a dampener on the Sheffield Shield final.Victoria skipper Will Sutherland sent the visitors in to bat amid threats of bad weather at Melbourne's Junction Oval on Thursday, and the decision soon paid dividends.Boland (1-19), in his 100th Shield game for Victoria, had Mackenzie Harvey (9) caught behind with the visitors slumping to 3-21.But Nathan McSweeney (25 not out) and Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey (11no) steadied the ship, steering SA to 3-55 at lunch.Players were gathered on the boundary ready to re-enter the field of play after the break when rain started falling.Umpires quickly called for ground staff to bring out the covers which remained in place until play was called off for the day at about 4.30pm.The remaining four days have been brought forward to start 30 minutes early — at 10am local time — in an attempt to make up the lost overs.Only 28 overs were bowled on day one.The Vics earnt hosting rights for the five-day decider after a dominant Shield season, winning seven games with just two losses and a draw.The Chris Rogers-led side preferred Sam Elliott over Mitch Perry in a tight selection call in their bowling ranks.Perry was runner-up to SA's Liam Scott in the umpire-judged Shield player-of-the-season award.SA, who last season broke a Shield triumph drought dating back to 1995/96, won four games, lost two and drew four en route to the final.The South Australians retained the same side that drew with Victoria in the last round, with legspinner Lloyd Pope unable to force his way into the starting XI.AAP

US President Donald Trump has extended the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, reversing his previous hardline stance. The extension was requested by Pakistan, the host mediator, and Trump said he hoped to reach a "great deal" to end the war. Iran's response to the announcement was skeptical, with some officials calling it a "ploy to buy time" for a surprise strike. The ceasefire was set to expire today, and the situation remains uncertain, with oil prices climbing 3% on Tuesday due to concerns over the ongoing conflict.

The astronauts on board NASA's Artemis II mission flew further into space than people have ever gone before — and returned home to Earth safely.Now, strap yourself in to relive their epic journey and see how it compares to other famous space flights.It's a long but rewarding trip, which begins on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.In the hours leading up to the launch, four astronauts are strapped into the crew module of the Orion spacecraft Here are some space tidbits to keep you occupied while we zoom to the Moon.The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are the first humans to travel as far as the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972

The music spectacle Eurovision will hold its first Asian edition later this year in Bangkok.The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has confirmed artists from at least 10 countries across Asia competing: Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.More are expected to join before the final in November."As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent," Martin Green, the director of the contest, said overnight.Bangkok was the perfect city to host the contest because it "has always been a place where cultures come together, where music fills the air, and where celebration is part of everyday life", said Chuwit Sirivajjakul, a representative of the Thailand Tourism Authority.SBS is not competing in the Asian edition but the broadcaster welcomed the initiative "SBS has long recognised the strong appetite for Eurovision and its unique ability to connect audiences through music and shared cultural moments," an SBS spokesperson said

Ahead of Thursday night's Women's State of Origin opener in Newcastle, both New South Wales and Queensland have found themselves in a bind.Aside from February's All Star game, most players enter the match without having played a game in 2026.With Origin acting as the unofficial beginning to the year for women's rugby league, how does one prepare to hit the ground running in one of the biggest games of their life without a warm-up match to show for it?The answer for the Blues was simple — they crashed into each other until John Strange's ideal team belted itself into shape.Through a six-week training block leading into Game I, the Sky Blues played two internal matches with the intensity turned up to 11 in an effort to repeat last year's series victory."They were ridiculous We played one game and that wasn't enough, then we played two games and that was stupid, now we're playing three games and we're talking about not having games before it," Boyle said."It's not ideal that we haven't played beforehand but Queensland are in the same boat."The Blues might have a slight edge given they could be a little more comfortable in that boat.They have 14 of last year's 17 from Game III returning, all of whom went through the same training block last year

Here, the demand is still there, but the supply has been significantly reduced," he said, especially for the airlines that are domiciled in the Middle East, such as Emirates and Etihad Airways.University of Queensland Professor Sara Dolnicar agreed, telling SBS News that, while the war has led to significant disruptions to travel and tourism, these are "very different in nature" to those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, also highlighting that "people were legally limited from moving" during the pandemic, while at present borders remained open and only "certain routes" had been affected However, while supply shocks and increasing freight costs are in some ways redolent of those experienced during COVID-19, logistics disruptions at that time had different causes, such as border closures, lockdowns in countries with large manufacturing sectors, labour shortages and congestion at ports as demand for certain goods plummeted.Furthermore, in 2020, as COVID‑19 mitigation measures caused a drop in demand for fuel, the world faced a global oversupply of oil, rather than the potential undersupply triggered by the war in the Middle East.As Professor Rico Merkert from the University of Sydney Business School points out, the current cause of the supply shocks is more specific, and in some ways the polar opposite of what occurred in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic

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And if we need to act, be very, very clear we will."---Australians have celebrated the start of the Easter long weekend, with services and events held across the country to mark Good Friday.Many bought fresh seafood at the new Sydney Fish Market, while others flocked to the Stations of the Cross re-enactment procession at Australia's largest Catholic parish.Thousands lined the streets of Punchbowl, in Sydney's west, outside St Charbel's Parish for the annual re-enactment to mark one of the most important days on the church calendar.Church services have been held around the country, including at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Western Sydney, where community members have celebrated the generous spirit of Easter."It's about giving back to our community It's hard when there's over 5,000 people here

The US Navy's submarine-building program, which is crucial to Australia's naval fleet under the AUKUS security pact, is facing significant delays. A critical construction contract has been outstanding for 28 months, and new research shows that construction timelines for nuclear-powered submarines are blowing out, with production now 4 years behind schedule. The US Navy aims to increase production to 2.33 submarines per year, but the current rate is 1.1 boats per year, and experts warn that the situation may worsen. The delays and production backlogs threaten the delivery of submarines to Australia, which is expected to receive at least three in the 2030s, and may exacerbate existing concerns about the US's ability to meet its commitments under AUKUS.

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Afghan female footballers will be able to showcase their skills to the world after FIFA cleared the way for their return to international competition.The team has not played an official competitive international since before the Taliban returned to power in 2021.Taliban authorities have imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls, including restrictions affecting education, work and sport, forcing many female athletes to flee the country or abandon competition.Prior to the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan had 25 women players under contract, most of whom now live in Australia.Former captain and team founder Khalida Popal said the team would be a symbol of resistance for those struggling back home."Our team has always been known as an activist team," she said."But this opportunity … with the right support from FIFA … will be the time for us to also show some skills and develop the youth talent in the diaspora."The team will be a symbol of resilience I know that it's going to be tough because the Afghan women inside Afghanistan will struggle to be part of that."But if we can still be the voice for them to send out hope messages and show them our support that you are not forgotten, then we will continue to use our platform."Afghanistan Women United is undergoing a selection process, with FIFA hosting regional selection camps in England and Australia. The team is expected to return to action in June, with opponents and venues yet to be confirmed.Afghanistan will not be eligible to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil but could still compete in qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics."Regardless of how much advocacy we do from outside, when it comes to football, the pitch is actually the moment that decides

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We didn't have these supply shocks, but now we are witnessing it firsthand." Since the transport sector accounts for up to 75 per cent of the country's liquid fuel demand, experts suggest that significant solutions for reducing oil dependence could arise from changes in this sector.Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely seen as a practical way for Australia to reduce its reliance on imported oil.Dia said that this could be a "medium to long-term" solution for Australia."The most straightforward way to actually reduce our reliance on imported oil is to look at vehicle electrification," he explained."By turning to electrification, we can reduce our reliance on that imported oil or even on oil altogether The technology, infrastructure, supply chains, and networks exist."However, some warn that the production of biofuels can still depend on fossil fuels, potentially limiting their benefits.Dodson said that "most agricultural production in Australia is heavily dependent on fossil fuels.""So yes, we can produce biofuels that then may be used in motor vehicles, but in order to produce those fuels, we've probably used almost as much diesel or petrol, more likely diesel, to actually produce the agricultural products that can then be turned into oil."It's actually difficult to get a big gain in additional energy by the time it makes its way into the car."At scale, it's not really going to solve many of our challenges and problems."Beyond alternative fuels, experts say reducing oil dependence will also require changes to how Australians move around their cities and to the public transport system as a whole.With the current fuel shortage, Victoria and Tasmania have offered free public transport for a limited time to encourage people to use their cars less

The sisters of slain police officer Neal Thompson, who was shot dead last year by Dezi Freeman, plan to sue Victoria Police over his death. Lawyers for Dianne Thompson and Lois Kirk have confirmed they intend to take legal action following the death of their brother last year.The legal action relates to specialist forces not being deployed to execute a search warrant at Freeman's property at Porepunkah on August 26.Detective Leading Senior Constable Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart were killed by Freeman, and a third officer was injured before the self-proclaimed sovereign citizen disappeared into dense bushland, sparking Australia's largest-ever tactical police operation.That operation ended with the fatal shooting of Freeman at Thologolong, in Victoria's north-east on Monday, after a 3-hour stand-off with police.The legal action comes after the sisters of Mr Thompson expressed disappointment late last year over their treatment by Victoria Police.Ms Kirk and Ms Thompson wrote to Chief Commissioner Mike Bush in December, saying they felt "abandoned" by Victoria Police in the wake of their brother's death.In the letter, seen by the ABC, the sisters said they were made to feel "invisible" by police."From the moment we were informed of Neal's death by a phone call instead of in person, it felt as though the magnitude of the loss had not been understood To be ignored like that during our brother's Full Police Honors funeral was painful beyond words."A spokesperson for Victoria Police said police had met with the sisters since the letter was sent in December."We are continuing to speak with them and they have appointed police liaison officers, both from the Homicide Squad and the local area

Perhaps that's a ploy by the Trump administration to keep Iran guessing, perhaps just an indication of how chaotic this situation is.Mr Trump didn't say how long his truce pause would run when he announced it on social media While people like parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi are the front men for negotiations, the latest action in the Strait of Hormuz in seizing and attacking ships is the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Mr Trump's claim that the Iranian leadership is fractured has been rubbished by the Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian

US Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli has suggested to FIFA President Gianni Infantino that Italy replace Iran in the upcoming World Cup. This is reportedly an effort by the Trump administration to repair ties with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a disagreement over Iran.

Providing a weekly update on fuel supply on Saturday, Bowen said Australia had about 39 days' worth of petrol, 29 days of diesel, and 30 days of jet fuel in reserve.He said the number of petrol stations with a shortage of fuel was declining and efforts to replenish supplies were ongoing, with 50 shipments on their way to Australia "But industry and government have been working closely together to ensure that we are filling those gaps, which are being caused by the very big increase in demand."He provided updated figures on diesel shortages across the states

I went in there expecting to win, didn't run nine [seconds] or win, which are my two goals," Kennedy said."And this year I was able to do both those things I got beat fair and square last year and was able to get back and beat him this year. "Come full circle and hopefully I want to be two-time national champ next year, three times, as long as I can."Kennedy still found ways to critique his performance, once again eyeing off the increasingly tantalising prospect of breaking Patrick Johnson's 23-year-old national record of 9.93 seconds. "I still feel like I haven't put together the perfect race yet, so I think I've definitely got more in the tank," he said."I was gassed a little bit after the semi, but the fact I was able to come out after that and run that time just shows I've got so many more things to work on

Topic: Athletics Low goes long for fourth gold on medal-laden night at World Para Athletics Vanessa Low wins her fourth long jump world title as four athletes win gold for Australia at the World Para Athletics Topic: Athletics Turner wins first Aussie gold at World Para Athletics Championships Paralympic champion James Turner wins Australia\'s first gold medal of the World Para Athletics Championships, saluting in the 400m T36 event in Delhi

Charles will also become the first British monarch to address Congress since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.The trip is intended to celebrate the historic ties between the two countries ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying it would "honour the long-standing and special relationship".But it comes at a time of considerable strain in that relationship, as Trump continues his war in Iran and criticises allies who have declined to step in.In recent weeks, Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his unwillingness to join US military attacks on Iran, dismissing him as "not Winston Churchill" — referring to the World War Two-era prime minister who coined the "special relationship" name for the UK-US bond "His mother really went out of her way to avoid political machinations or participating in them [publicly]," Mondschein said."I think King Charles, in this instance, will probably continue, formally at least, to avoid political engagement and focus more on the cultural and historic ties between the United States and in the United Kingdom."But behind closed doors, he said, the king may be working more pointedly to stabilise the relationship and underscore the value of the alliance.— With additional reporting by Agence France-Presse and Associated Press.For the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.

Perth has been blanketed with thick fog, prompting warnings for motorists to use caution in the conditions.The fog could be seen as early as 4am local time on Thursday and persisted into peak hour, with visibility extremely limited along some roads.Humidity reached 99 per cent at 1am Thursday, and was still at 93 per cent by 8am, triggering the foggy conditions.The Bureau of Meteorology said fog may be present in parts of WA's South West Land Division, with the high humidity stretching from the northern Wheatbelt across to the edge of the Goldfields.Main Roads has urged commuters to use caution on parts of the Tonkin Highway, the Narrows Bridge, and the Mitchell and Graham Farmer Freeways.People texting in to 102.5 ABC Perth reported fog across the city including City Beach, Mt Helena, Malaga and Banksia Grove.Fog forms when air cools overnight to the point it can no longer hold all its moisture.As temperatures drop, humidity reaches 100 per cent and excess moisture condenses into tiny droplets.These droplets remain suspended in the air, creating mist and fog, most commonly during the night as the surface loses heat.The Bureau of Meteorology said fog was most common in valleys and formed when skies were clear and there was no wind.

WA Premier Roger Cook has announced the state will take immediate measures to activate emergency powers to compel industry to provide information on fuel supply chains.The move would allow ministerial powers to compel suppliers to provide the data and information needed to ensure fuel is sent where it is needed most.The announcement came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was delivering a rare address to the nation on the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.Cook said despite assurances from major suppliers that fuel shipments were expected to continue to arrive in April at normal levels, the ongoing conflict had impacted the distribution of fuel in key regional areas and resulted in some mining and agricultural businesses experiencing shortages."I have been clear that I will put Western Australians' interests first to make sure fuel is flowing where it is needed most," he said."We have had success in ensuring fuel is reaching our regions, but our efforts are being hampered by not having full visibility of the fuel supply chain."For the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has shed a tear after being informed he will make his Gold Coast debut in the Suns' AFL clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.Ugle-Hagan, the No.1 pick from the 2020 draft, did not play a single game last year for the Western Bulldogs as he battled a range of off-field and mental health issues.The Dogs cut their losses at the end of the season, trading the 24-year-old Indigenous star for pick No.74.It was a bargain deal for Gold Coast, but one that also came with massive risks.Ugle-Hagan was overlooked for the Suns' first six rounds of the season, but his five-goal haul in the VFL last week was simply too hard to ignore."We told Jamarra in front of the playing group this morning, and I'm not going to lie, there was a tear from player and probably the coach as well," Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick said."It's an incredible story It's been 596 days since his last AFL game."He's done a power of work for us, we've made him earn it, and we've been so impressed by what he's brought."In October last year, Ugle-Hagan described 2025 as a "year from hell".He said he attended 12 funerals in that year alone, with a decline in his mental health taking a toll.The key forward uses football as his medicine, and Suns fans will be licking their lips to see what Ugle-Hagan can produce on Saturday."A lot of people have done a lot of work with Jamarra to get him the opportunity to make his club debut," Hardwick said."We're excited about what he is going to offer

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 43-year-old journalist Amal Khalil and injured her photographer, Zeinab Faraj, who was later rescued. A Lebanese military official and the Al-Akhbar newspaper confirmed Khalil's death. The Israeli military had initially reported that two journalists were injured in their strikes, but had not commented on Khalil's death. The incident occurred during a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which is set to expire on Sunday.

Russia is deliberately trying to increase the number of civilian victims, disrupt life, spread fear, and damage Ukraine's infrastructure," Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on X.Ukraine has destroyed 515 out of 542 drones and 26 out of 37 missiles launched by Russia since Thursday evening, Ukraine's air force said on the social media app, Telegram."We can see that the enemy is using new routes, new drones which they are constantly modernising, and new tactics," air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on state television on Friday.In the Kyiv region, a veterinary clinic was damaged in the strike alongside private houses, residential and administrative buildings Around 20 animals were killed, governor Mykola Kalashnyk said.In Zhytomyr region, 18 buildings - including houses - were destroyed and over 100 were damaged, authorities said.Poland has scrambled fighter jets even though there was no record of Polish airspace having been violated, its military said.In the northeastern region of Kharkiv, two people were killed, and over two dozen others were injured in missile, bomb and drone attacks over the past 24 hours, according to the region's governor, Oleh Syniehubov."The current series of strikes has been perhaps the most intense since the start of the war and certainly the heaviest since the beginning of the year," Kharkiv mayor, Ihor Terekhov said.On Saturday, Ukraine retaliated and launched a drone and missile attack on southern Russia killing at least one person, injuring four others, and sparking a blaze on a foreign-flagged vessel

World War II veteran Terrance Byrne, 101, recounts the fear and confusion he felt during the bombing of Darwin on February 19, 1942, when he was just 17 years old. He remembers the moment Japanese bombers attacked, causing chaos and destruction, and killing 252 people. Byrne is now advocating for young people in Australia to learn more about the Bombing of Darwin and its significance in the country's history.

A media outfit called Explosive Media has been creating AI-generated videos, often in the style of the Lego Movie, that are critical of the US and Israel's war in Iran. These videos, which have been viewed millions of times on social media platforms, portray Donald Trump in a negative light and often include pop culture references. Analysts say this is an example of "meme warfare" or "slopaga" - a new form of propaganda that uses AI-generated content to influence public opinion. While the US has also been using propaganda in the form of video games and memes, analysts believe Iran has been more successful in shaping the narrative of the conflict. The use of AI-generated content in propaganda has made it easier to produce and distribute, and has opened up a new front in the war, where the narrative is being contested online.

So to hit the scoreboard and to start well as the team was important."The third term turned into a bit of circle work early, as both teams tried to shift the ball forward but couldn’t make the right kick stick.A St Kilda miss preceded a pivotal minute of play.The Dockers went forward and Farmer snapped a kick that hit the behind post The Saints called unsuccessfully for a free.Byron Schammer was the first Docker to raise his arms, claiming the siren had gone.In the Dockers box, Chris Connolly was up and making his way to the back as if the game was over.Out on the field, the umpire still held the ball, and nine Fremantle players were gesticulating and saying the game was over.No dice

Our recent story about the ambiguous loss that comes from family estrangement prompted many of you to share your own experiences.Estrangement is the emotional or physical separation between people where a formerly close relationship becomes distant, hostile, or ceases entirely.Whether you're a parent, sibling, child or grandchild, you've revealed the effect it has had on your life."Around nine months ago, I made the decision to cut ties with my father It's been horrible." — Leon"Some would say my relationship with my mother was always estranged

Topic: National Party of Australia Government moves to temporarily ban \'certain cohorts\' from Australia Visitors from some countries could be temporarily blocked from Australia by a federal government concerned about a wave of people overstaying their visas due to the war in the Middle East Topic: Migration Policy What is a Wedgetail, the powerful aircraft Australia is sending to war? One of Australia\'s most sophisticated military surveillance planes will be deployed to the Middle East, along with a crew of about 85 defence personnel to operate it

Australia's fleet of E-7 Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, considered the world's most capable, will be replaced in the next decade. Funding for the replacement has been allocated, but Defence Minister Pat Conroy says planning is still underway. Options for replacement include upgraded aircraft or drone fleets, with some analysts suggesting radar-equipped drones could offer more flexibility and resilience. The Australian Defence Force will also replace its 10 C-27 Spartans aircraft, which are set for retirement, with "commercial options" to maintain airlift and surveillance capabilities in the Pacific.

b'CLP knocks back bid to refer Tanzil Rahman bullying claims to parliamentary inquiry M By Matt Garrick J By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson Topic: State and Territory Parliament Tanzil Rahman says he is "deeply offended by allegations of professional misconduct" "The statement he put out [this week] says nothing about those allegations." Calls for \'safe, respectful\' parliament denied The NT government refused to commit to a behaviour code for parliamentarians, after amending a motion that sought to safeguard MLAs and staffers from bullying behaviour

A former Australian Olympic swimming team physiotherapist accused of sexually abusing multiple children including two Olympians has been ordered to stand trial.Peter John Wells faced a committal hearing in Brisbane late last year, which continued this year.The 55-year-old was facing more than a dozen charges after his arrest in 2022, however several of those were discontinued at the beginning of proceedings and some were replaced with different offences.At the conclusion of witness cross examination on Wednesday, two charges of sexual assault were withdrawn by the prosecution, with the court hearing there was no evidence to offer.However, his lawyer consented to the remaining charges of one count of sexual assault and five counts of maintaining a sexual relationship with a child, to proceed in a higher court.Magistrate Peter Saggers committed Mr Wells to trial in the District Court.When asked if he would like to say anything to the charges or enter a plea, Mr Wells replied, "I plead not guilty, Your Honour".During the committal, the court heard it was alleged the offending occurred between 2002 and 2011 at locations across Brisbane.The court heard some of the offending allegedly involved Mr Wells touching young female athletes underneath their swimsuits indecently during his treatments.Mr Wells has had an extensive career as a physiotherapist, including working for Swimming Australia for several years and was part of the Olympic swimming teams at the Beijing, London and Tokyo Games.He was also the lead physiotherapist at the Australian Olympic Team Headquarters Clinic at the Rio de Janeiro Games.Mr Wells remains on bail with his case to return to court at a later date.

More women have shared their experiences of needing surgery after having an adverse reaction to nail salon services in Perth, after the ABC spoke to a woman who developed sepsis following a pedicure.WARNING: This story contains details and images that may distress some readers.Kyla Willcox spent 11 days at Midland Hospital and almost lost her toe after developing sepsis following a pedicure at a nail salon.She said the skin on her toe was scrubbed vigorously with a pumice stone and is concerned the nail salon instruments were not properly sterilised.Two more women have come forward with similar stories, including Monika Jaecksh who believes her infection was caused by the nail technician sharing equipment during a manicure."I did notice they were quite busy and she started scraping away at my nails using her little tools, and then she sat someone else down next to me and started using the same tools on this other lady," she told 102.5 ABC Perth."She went from that lady back to my nails, which I felt very uncomfortable about but I felt a bit shy to say anything."Ms Jaecksh said she received a small cut during the manicure."I bled at the time, a tiny bit It was very painful," she said.Kate said she reported the nail salon to the WA Health Department which inspected the premises and found it had poor hygiene practises."They weren't sterilising anything

You’ve heard it all before: it’s harder to buy a house But what happens after you buy?Tom Crowley explains how the housing crisis has become an intergenerational wealth crisis, signing up young Australians for a lifetime of debt.

It's that time of year again — the end of daylight saving. To get you up to speed, here's a quick rundown about what happens where you are and when.Daylight saving will end tomorrow, April 5, at 3am AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). That means at 3am, your clock will jump backward to 2am AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time).The clocks will move back by one hour.Most clocks linked to the internet, such as smartphones, computers and TVs, will automatically adjust to their relevant time zones.But some clocks, such as the ones on your oven and microwave, will most likely need to be manually adjusted.In Australia, clocks move forward by one hour in spring for DST in:These states will gain an hour of sleep on April 5 when DST ends and the clocks go back to standard time. The Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia do not observe daylight saving time.Daylight saving will return on Sunday, October 4, 2026.