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News from the ABC Australia Man charged by police after allegedly stabbing constable in the head in Sydney's CBD The incident unfolded just after 1pm, when a man wielding a knife allegedly confronted two police officers on traffic duties near Hyde Park. It took a health scare in her 20s for Hayley to learn about reproductive health Hayley Ramsay-Watkinson now feels empowered with information about her reproductive health, but her knowledge was lacking until her late 20s. A fertility specialist says she isn't alone and the conversations should be had earlier. Two dead and five missing after boat collision on Danube River in Hungary A man and a woman are dead after a river cruise boat allegedly collided with a small boat on a popular stretch of the Danube River in Hungary. NSW firefighters, nurses, police among 400,000 workers offered 10.5 per cent pay rise The NSW government's pay offer applies to public sector workers whose industrial agreements are due for renewal, including firefighters, nurses and police. Dr James Allen lost two patients to suicide at the height of COVID, triggering his own mental health crisis Growing up queer informed Dr James Allen’s approach to gay health. He says a suicide register is needed for LGBTQIA+ deaths to track the extent of the problem. Why the French response in New Caledonia risks helping China At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak. Australians are drinking less alcohol but rich people drink the most, scientists find The richest quartile of Australians drink 33.8 per cent more alcohol than the poorest quartile, the wastewater study finds. Australia's health insurers split on Ozempic rebates amid 'vast grey area' of people using it for 'vanity' Australia's major health insurers are at odds over how to treat the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, with one insurer slashing benefits amid a worldwide shortage. Why are girls suffering so much right now? The problem is bigger than you think Considering the rise in mental health crises in young women, a new approach is desperately needed. UTAS prepares for fewer students, cuts spending and pauses new hires With a cap on international students each university can have announced by the Federal government, Tasmania's university is asking staff how it can save money. NRL Round-Up: Magic Round gives us Munny's niggle and Nicholls's new nickname Another Magic Round delivers action aplenty, with Cameron Munster's worrisome injury, some hip-drop drama and more proof the Sharks are the real deal. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up. Beneath netball courts in Melbourne's inner suburbs lies one of Victoria's most significant archaeological sites Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum was demolished and buried in the 1920s but archaeologists now believe more of it still exists beneath the surface than they previously thought. He can't cook, but Shaun Christie-David's restaurants are changing lives one meal at a time Shaun Christie-David is a radical restaurateur who's employing the "unemployable" and giving away thousands of free meals. Whistleblower's decision to speak out arguably netted the ATO millions, but it came at a huge personal cost Corporate whistleblower Tony Watson says a small tweak to current whistleblower protection laws would significantly reduce his risk. Seven months on, nothing has changed. Federal budget savings are usually good news, but in this case it reflects a deep and worrying problem Buried in the federal budget papers is a figure that saves the bottom line almost half a billion dollars, but instead of being a happy story it reflects a demographic freight train coming for our country. How the Chinese version of TikTok tempted 10 men to risk their lives coming to Australia A growing number of people are trying to leave China — some risking their lives at sea or in the jungle — as the country's political and economic future remains uncertain. 'Loophole' allows energy companies to change household power tariffs without their knowledge Power companies are skirting their obligations to warn households about major changes to the way they are charged for electricity courtesy of a "loophole" in Australia's energy rules. Adult 'fans' are paying $30 a month to see photos of a young girl. Chatting with her costs more The rise of social media and child influencers has brought with it a murky underworld where men lust over kids in private chat channels and innocent images become deepfake pornography. Verstappen clings on to beat Norris by less than a second in Italy Max Verstappen has held off a surging Lando Norris to extend his lead in the world championship, as McLaren's resurgence to the front of the Formula 1 grid continues. Iranian president's life 'at risk' after helicopter disappears in thick fog Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on Iranians to pray after a reported crash near the country's northern border with Azerbaijan. News from the BBC World Service Rescue teams search for Iran's president after helicopter crash - reports A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi made a "hard landing" in adverse weather, state media says. Diddy apologises for 'inexcusable' behaviour His statement comes after CCTV appeared to show him attacking singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. Manchester City have put themselves 'in history books' Midfielder Phil Foden responds to Manchester City's record fourth successive title by saying "we’ve put ourselves in the history books". Inquiry report into biggest-ever NHS disaster due More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal. Su and Steve fought for justice, but didn't live to see it Su Gorman and Steve Dymond helped to expose an NHS scandal - but they died without seeing justice. Boy's body found in river as second teen 'critical' The 14-year-old's body was found in the River Tyne and the younger boy was rescued and taken to hospital. Wrong boil water advice given to some Devon homes South West Water apologises after 28 properties were wrongly told the water was safe to drink. Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spain The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media. Strictly star Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods The professional dancer on the BBC show says he is looking forward to clearing his name. Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019. Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers. D-Day remembrance planes will be found, says Shapps There are fears a parachute drop will have to be significantly scaled down due to the lack of aircraft. Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat. Why the BBC could track down a people-smuggling kingpin before the police Barzan Majeed is believed to have controlled the trade across the English Channel yet remained free. Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine. Is the move to electric cars running out of power? There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip? Inside the museums averaging fewer than one visitor a day What is it like for the volunteers who keep England's smallest attractions going? 'We're in our 20s but live in the 1940s' They dress in traditional clothing every day, own vintage furniture and limit time with technology. Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial? As their final witness testifies, legal experts assess the evidence so far and chances of a conviction. Ten games that decided the Premier League title This season's Premier League was clinched by Manchester City on the final day, but what were the key games that decided that outcome? Warnings :: With the extension of the lockdown until Sunday, August 8, Moreton Police would like to urge residents not to become complacent and to adhere to the restrictions. If you are heading out and know you are not complying, then ask yourself these two questions: “Can I afford a $1,378 fine right now?” And more importantly, “Am I willing to put other people and my family/ friends at risk of what could be a life threatening illness for them?” Please stay home, help save lives and don’t abuse the restrictions – they are there for a reason. If you need to familiarise yourself with the restrictions again, you can find the Chief Health Officers directions here. http://health.qld.gov.au Covid-19 jabs are available across Queensland at QLD Health vaccine clinics, Commonwealth jab hubs, GPs, and pharmacies. You can find a full list here https://www.couriermail.com.au/coronavirus/interactive-search-where-to-get-covid-vaccine-in-queensland/news-story/ce381b8c62ee5f0d191eb75d1aedf01c For a QLD Health clinic, you must register and book online at https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au For GPs and Commonwealth jab hubs, look for an appointment near you using the government’s Eligibility Checker website, http://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au You can also give your usual GP a call to see if they are providing jabs. If you feel you need more information about the jab, or are under 40 and looking to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, speaking to a GP is the most sensible option. For pharmacies, use the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Find a Pharmacy tool to find one near you. This may be your go to jab spot if you are in a rural or regional area. http://findapharmacy.com.au
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