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News from the ABC Australia Backyard pods won't fix the housing crisis but they signal a shift Australia's biggest hardware retailer has started selling tiny homes. Are backyard pods the answer to a national housing crisis? First Greens politician quits NT parliament 18 months after historic win Kat McNamara is leaving the role effectively immediately due to "ongoing health challenges". It comes 18 months after she became the first Greens candidate to win a seat in NT parliament. Wild weather puts marine ecosystems at risk of 'underwater blackouts', study finds For the first time a group of international scientists have measured the impact of what happens to marine life when the lights go out underwater. Police investigate shots fired into gym as shop, car set alight Police are investigating whether a string of overnight crime incidents are connected after gunshots were fired into a gym in north Queensland. Live: Isaac Herzog arrives in Sydney as protest laws in court Israeli President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Sydney for a four-day visit following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Follow live. Bail law amendments result in more First Nation remands, researchers find A study has found increasing "punitive" bail law amendments are negatively affecting First Nations people. Cyclists say Sydney Fish Market bike route 'accident waiting to happen' The decision to put a shared bike path in front of the new Sydney Fish Market is causing a clash between commuter cyclists and visitors to the site, riders say. Quick hits: Breezy's broken medal and Lindsey's broken leg US great Lindsey Vonn breaks her leg, and her compatriot breaks her gold medal as Tess Coady sneaks through to the final after a nervous wait on the bubble. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics. 'Trust your gut': Tasmanian minister Nick Duigan takes leave for heart surgery Tasmanian minister Nick Duigan will take extended medical leave to undergo heart surgery, the state government has announced. Live: Seahawks seek revenge on Patriots in Super Bowl rematch The Seahawks and Patriots meet in the Super Bowl in a rematch of a thrilling clash 11 years ago that ended in an iconic finish for the ages. Follow live. Kimberley cotton growers produce record-breaking crop From farm to fabric, West Australian cotton growers are finally able to grow, process and export record amounts of cotton locally. Liberals despair at prospect of 'non-existence' and weigh leadership change Sussan Ley could face a challenge to her leadership from Angus Taylor this week after a disastrous opinion poll showed the Coalition parties falling further behind One Nation. Court order brings end to long-running saga over 'eyesore' hotel property After years of complaints from local authorities, a judge has ordered the sale of the property which sits surrounded by temporary fencing, with smashed windows and timber boards nailed across its seven-storey façade. New bushfires a stark reminder that Black Summer recovery still not over Residents who lived through the 2019-20 bushfires on the NSW South Coast say this summer's fires triggered traumatic memories, and highlighted the recovery and resilience projects that remain unfinished. Why Wuthering Heights is one of the year's most controversial adaptations Days away from the release of Emerald Fennell's highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, critics and fans alike are still fighting about text fidelity in the comments. As Perth prepares for AFL Origin, will a new generation embrace the concept? The AFL is about to reboot the State of Origin concept, with the clash between Western Australia and Victoria at Perth Stadium next Saturday — on Valentine's Day — set to show if there's any love left for the idea. Mother whose premature baby sustained lifelong disabilities takes legal action Mia Pilbrow is taking legal action against a Northern Territory hospital and calling for the territory to adopt tailored pre-term labour guidelines, after medical staff sent her home seven times during her pregnancy, repeatedly assuring her the baby was fine. Israeli president begins controversial visit to mourn Bondi attack victims Isaac Herzog was invited by the governor-general and prime minister to join the Jewish community grieving the loss of life in the December 14 massacre of mostly Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah event. Health van pivots to fire recovery day after launch The community-funded health van is staffed by doctors and nurses who travel to remote towns to provide care at people's doorsteps. Gout opts out of Commonwealth Games as he seeks to follow in Usain Bolt's footsteps Sprint sensation Gout Gout pulls out of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in a major blow to the Australian team. News from the BBC World Service PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador. Why McSweeney's departure could prove perilous for the PM Starmer's chief of staff departs at a time the PM is isolated and in potential peril. In the AI gold rush, tech firms are embracing 72-hour weeks In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office said. Skier Vonn has surgery on leg fracture after crash in downhill American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina. Japan's PM Takaichi on course to win snap election by landslide Her ruling coalition is set to clinch a decisive win, taking two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives. Universities told to report foreign interference on campus to MI5 Ministers say UK universities have become a "prime target for foreign states and hostile actors". Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand. Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall where others have died Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety. France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it. Man arrested for murder after student's death The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say. 'Cold' coach back at Olympics after Valieva scandal When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's behaviour towards her pupils was branded "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it was hard to see her returning - but she is back for Milan-Cortina 2026. GB snowboard star Brookes into big air final Snowboarding sensation Mia Brookes - one of GB's most exciting medal prospects at the Winter Olympics - shrugs off an early hiccup to reach the big air final. GB's Brookes & Muir target medals, plus curling semi-final - Monday's guide What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist. I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out - from my sofa There's been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions. My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech. Fried chicken is booming in Britain - and fish and chips is losing out Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze. It was a small budget series made in a month. But its fans helped it become a huge hit The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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