Australian News

1. Gaza Conflict and International Response:

   • Donald Trump suggested that Palestinians permanently relocate from Gaza, describing the area as a "demolition site". This statement drew criticism from Hamas officials and sparked debate about the two-state solution. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 hindustantimes.com
   • A UN representative stated that Palestinians want to rebuild Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • ABC News became the first Australian crew to gain access to Jordanian aid operations in Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Shamikh Badra, a Palestinian-Australian man, expressed concern for his family missing in Gaza since 2023. 👉 theguardian.com

2. Sam Kerr Trial:

   • Sam Kerr's trial for racially aggravated harassment continued. The alleged victim's statement about the impact of Kerr's words was made nearly 11 months after the incident. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Kerr expressed regret for the incident. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Australian Politics and Government:

   • NSW transport minister Jo Haylen resigned following a scandal involving taxpayer-funded driver trips. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
   • NSW Premier Chris Minns stated that Haylen's position was "not tenable". 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Australian government banned the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices due to national security concerns. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A Liberal party investment vehicle donated $500,000 to the rightwing group Advance. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Treasurer Jim Chalmers downplayed the potential for trade war retaliation. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Treasury defended accusations of "fake costings" on a tax-free lunch policy. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A conservative activist group exploited a loophole to target an independent candidate. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Victoria's police minister contradicted the premier regarding the return of scrapped bail laws. 👉 theguardian.com

4. Other Australian News:

   • A one-year-old girl was found dead in a car outside a childcare centre in Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A man was fatally stabbed at a pizza shop in Kingswood, near Sydney. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • A woman won the entire $100 million Oz Lotto jackpot. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • A second person died in the Queensland floods. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A town in Queensland lost its drinking water supply due to flooding. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • A man was charged with murder after a death in Clarkson, Perth. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Seven teenagers were arrested after a high-speed police chase in Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman was killed in an alleged murder-suicide in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A man allegedly threw bacon at a passerby after vandalising a fence with antisemitic graffiti in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A billionaire donated $100m to the University of Sydney to increase diversity in the STEM sector. 👉 theguardian.com

5. International News:

   • Ten people were killed in a mass shooting at an adult education centre in Sweden. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Medical experts disputed the evidence used to convict UK nurse Lucy Letby of murdering babies. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • China imposed tariffs on US goods in response to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Thousands rallied against the far-right in Berlin, Germany. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, died at age 88. 👉 9news.com.au
   • People were arrested in the US for allegedly impersonating ICE officers. 👉 9news.com.au
   • FBI agents sued the US Justice Department over Trump investigation probes. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The trial of the man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie began. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Remains of all 67 victims of the plane and helicopter collision near Washington DC were recovered. 👉 9news.com.au
   • El Salvador offered to jail US criminals in its prisons. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Military bosses testified in South Korea's president's impeachment case. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Putin ordered the revival of a Soviet version of Eurovision. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Spain's football coach testified at Luis Rubiales' trial. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Business and Finance:

   • Shares in Google's parent company, Alphabet, tumbled on Wall Street. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Mastercard plans to eliminate credit card numbers by 2030. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Donald Trump's tariffs could negatively impact the Australian economy. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australian states face potential credit downgrades due to "lax fiscal discipline". 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The NT government plans to scrap a $15 billion debt ceiling. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Other News:

   • Homeowners attempted to block affordable housing on church land. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A wind turbine collapsed in Victoria, prompting calls for a safety audit. 👉 abc.net.au
   • More than 200mm of rain is forecast to hit parts of North Queensland. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Calls were made for doctors to stop using fax machines for medical referrals. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australians with diabetes are facing difficulties due to an Ozempic shortage. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A debate is occurring regarding the renaming of Australian places containing racist slurs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Lemon myrtle demand is increasing, but propagating trees is challenging. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A study found that people feel happier in the mornings and worse at night. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man was charged after a police chase in Melbourne involved seven teenagers. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A Fijian MP faced legal action and avoided expulsion over an explicit video. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Loggerhead turtles broke their nesting record at Mon Repos beach. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The alcohol industry has been accused of delaying mandatory pregnancy warnings on labels. 👉 abc.net.au
   • An outback shire faces a $6 million deficit due to rejected disaster relief funding. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man was charged with drunk driving a drone. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Edinburgh is set to introduce a tourist tax. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A bill requiring the detention of immigrants accused of crimes passed in the US. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Robots danced with humans in China. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A ceiling partially collapsed in a crowded hall. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A financial advisor admitted to stealing $1 million from clients. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A debate continues about the impact of social media on antisemitism. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The dangers of excessive vitamin B6 were highlighted. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sixteen neo-Nazis were charged after a march in Adelaide's CBD. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The safety of black plastic utensils is questioned. 👉 abc.net.au
   • First Nations' survival was celebrated on January 26 at Yabun. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Neale Daniher was named 2025 Australian of the Year. 👉 abc.net.au
   • An Aussie couple were shipwrecked in Indonesia. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A monster barra was caught in floodwaters. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A debate continues about the black origins of country music. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about having multiple jobs becoming the norm is prevalent. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A debate occurred over whether Trump can rename the Gulf of Mexico. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about problematic periods costing Australians billions is currently under way. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A debate is occurring about how to find love during Lunar New Year. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about the egg shortage is ongoing. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about migrant children outperforming their peers is ongoing. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about the pressure to be positive all the time is ongoing. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man climbed off a balcony after a battery exploded. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about sex abuse in the massage industry is ongoing. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The battle with Australia's most harmful predators. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A discussion about the history of passports around the globe. 👉 abc.net.au
   • An athlete is preparing for a challenging arctic ultra marathon. [abc.net.au](👉 abc.net.au

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