Australian News

1. Gaza Ceasefire:

   • A Gaza ceasefire has been agreed upon between Hamas and Israel, but right-wing Israeli protesters are blocking roads in opposition to the deal. The Israeli cabinet delayed a vote on the ceasefire, throwing it into doubt. The estimated cost to rebuild Gaza's health system is around $10 billion. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 news.google.com 👉 news.google.com 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

2. Antisemitic Attack in Sydney:

   • A home previously owned by a prominent Jewish leader was vandalised with antisemitic graffiti, and two cars were torched in Dover Heights, Sydney. NSW Premier condemned the attack as a “disgusting and dangerous act of violence.” 👉 abc.net.au 👉 news.google.com 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

3. Australian Open Upsets:

   • An unknown American qualifier upset Daniil Medvedev in a five-set marathon match at the Australian Open. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 wwos.nine.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

4. Double Homicide in Melbourne:

   • Two men were found dead with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east. A manhunt is underway for a suspect. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 news.google.com 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 yahoo.com

5. Los Angeles Wildfires:

   • Thousands of properties have been destroyed by wildfires in Los Angeles, causing significant damage and raising concerns about the impact on the 2028 Olympic Games. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

6. NSW Storms and Power Outages:

   • Intense storms have battered parts of NSW, causing widespread damage, power outages, and at least one fatality. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

7. Death of David Lynch:

   • Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au

8. Sydney Train Strikes:

   • Industrial action by train workers has caused major disruptions to Sydney's rail network, leading to calls for fare refunds and prompting Sydney Airport to warn travellers to seek alternative transportation. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 news.google.com 👉 7news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

9. Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds:

   • Actor Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $645 million. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

10. Donald Trump's Inauguration:

    • Donald Trump's inauguration is taking place, with several high-profile individuals attending. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

11. Emergency Department Wait Times:

    • Emergency department wait times are increasing in Australia due to difficulties discharging patients from hospitals. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Kevin Rudd and Donald Trump Contact:

    • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed direct contact between Kevin Rudd (US Ambassador) and Donald Trump. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 yahoo.com

13. SpaceX Rocket Launch and Qantas Delays:

    • A SpaceX rocket launch caused a string of Qantas flight delays. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Australian Parents' Property Contributions:

    • A survey reveals how much Australian parents contribute towards their children's property purchases. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Sex Pistols Australian Tour:

    • The punk legends Sex Pistols are touring Australia for the first time in decades. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

16. Invoice Scam Antidote:

    • An expert reveals an antidote for invoice scams following a WA court ruling. 👉 abc.net.au

17. Women's Ashes ODI:

    • Australia is playing England in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes series. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

18. Calls for Review of Treatment of Mentally Ill Prisoners in NT:

    • There are calls for an urgent review of the treatment of mentally ill prisoners in the Northern Territory. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Weekly News Quiz:

    • A weekly news quiz covering current events, including the LA fires, Nick Kyrgios, and baby giraffes. 👉 abc.net.au

20. Record Number of Australians Visiting Japan:

    • A record number of Australians visited Japan in 2024. 👉 abc.net.au

21. Victorian Black Summer Bushfire Recovery:

    • New homes are opening for survivors of the Black Summer bushfires in Victoria. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 news.google.com 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

22. Rachel Wake's Killer Sending Letters:

    • The jailed killer of Rachel Wake is sending distressing letters to her daughter. 👉 abc.net.au

23. Damaging Storms in Queensland:

    • Hundreds are without power after damaging storms in Queensland. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

24. Planetary Parade:

    • A planetary parade featuring six major planets and a comet is visible in the night sky. 👉 abc.net.au

25. Unknown American Qualifier Wins at Australian Open:

    • An unknown American qualifier defeated Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

26. Mental Health Care Concerns:

    • A daughter is criticising her father's mental health care, saying patients could "rot" without family support. 👉 abc.net.au

27. Missing Person Case:

    • A family is searching for answers after a 29-year-old's disappearance on Boxing Day. 👉 abc.net.au

28. Jerry Springer Documentary and Australia Day Programming:

    • New shows to watch this month, including a Jerry Springer documentary and Australia Day programming from ABC Indigenous. 👉 abc.net.au

29. Local Library Offerings:

    • Local libraries are expanding their offerings beyond traditional services. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

30. Charges Under Operation Targeting Antisemitism:

    • A Sydney man is the first to be charged under a new operation targeting antisemitism. 👉 abc.net.au

31. Sydney Rail Dispute:

    • A dispute is causing significant disruption to Sydney's rail network. 👉 abc.net.au

32. Train Fare Refunds in Sydney:

    • The NSW government is considering fare refunds for disruptions to Sydney's train network. 👉 abc.net.au

33. Joe Biden's Farewell Address:

    • Joe Biden warned about a potential tech billionaire "oligarchy" in his farewell address. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

34. Biden's Cuba Policy Change:

    • President Biden moved to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. 👉 abc.net.au

35. AUKUS Submarine Deal Support:

    • The Trump administration reportedly will support the AUKUS submarine deal. 👉 abc.net.au

36. UN Report on Gaza Hospitals:

    • The UN released a report condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals. 👉 abc.net.au

37. US Arms Sale to Israel:

    • The US is planning a $13 billion arms sale to Israel. 👉 abc.net.au

38. Gaza Chef Feeding Children:

    • A chef in Gaza is creatively finding ways to feed hungry children. 👉 abc.net.au

39. Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Success:

    • A simple message helped Naomi Osaka's Australian Open campaign. 👉 abc.net.au

40. Laura Siegemund's Australian Open Win:

    • Laura Siegemund defeated a gold medal champion at the Australian Open. 👉 abc.net.au

41. Australian Open Ticket Prices:

    • Tennis fans have mixed feelings about the cost of attending the Australian Open. 👉 abc.net.au

42. LA Fires and Olympic Games:

    • LA fires are posing a threat to Olympic venues, but the 2028 Games aren't considered impossible. 👉 abc.net.au

43. LA Fires and Insurance Crisis:

    • The LA fires have exposed an insurance crisis which may impact Australian premiums. 👉 abc.net.au

44. Australian Escapes LA Fires:

    • An Australian father escaped the LA fires with his toddler on a bicycle. 👉 abc.net.au

45. LA Fires and Fire Retardant:

    • Firefighters are bracing for strong winds as LA is covered in pink fire retardant. 👉 abc.net.au

46. iPhone 16 Banned in Indonesia:

    • The iPhone 16 is banned in Indonesia. 👉 abc.net.au

47. World-First Highline Walk in Dubai:

    • A world-first highline walk took place between Dubai towers. 👉 abc.net.au

48. Koala Hotspot:

    • Koalas are drawn to a particular hotspot. 👉 abc.net.au

49. Meta and Fact Checkers:

    • Meta is reportedly unfriending fact checkers. 👉 abc.net.au

50. Arthur C Clarke's Computer Prediction:

    • Arthur C Clarke's computer prediction from 1974. 👉 abc.net.au

51. EVs and Long Trips in Australia:

    • The convenience of EVs for long trips in Australia. 👉 abc.net.au

52. Neurodiverse Trainees at the AFP:

    • Neurodiverse trainees are working at the AFP. [abc.net.au](👉 abc.net.au

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