Australian News

1. Politics:

   • Victorian Liberals are focusing on the cost of living and crime in Melbourne's by-elections. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A massive AUKUS down payment has been sent ahead of a US trip to address doubts about the submarines deal. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor is set to make a last-ditch offer to the Coalition and crossbench to pass contentious electoral reforms. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Retiring Nationals MP Keith Pitt is set to become Australia's ambassador to the Vatican. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Victorian byelection results could spell doom for the Albanese government. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Both Dutton and Albanese are flip-flopping as hate laws and civil liberties clash. 👉 abc.net.au
   • It's a federal election year, with speculation as to when the election will be held. 👉 abc.net.au

2. International Relations and Conflict:

   • Trump's Gaza plan has the potential to spark disaster. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Palestinian Authority rejects Trump's Gaza plan. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Palestinians react to Trump's Gaza plan. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Karam, a Gaza refugee now in Australia, says he 'can't process' Trump's plan for Gaza. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Protests are planned against Donald Trump's declaration that the US will take over war-torn Gaza. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • International reaction to Trump's Gaza plans continue to pour in. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • With Israel still in charge, this is the only glimpse of Gaza international media can get. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Russia demands the US 'formulate policy' to end the war in Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The UN human rights boss says the 'worst may be yet to come' in Congo rebellion. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Israeli PM gifts Trump a gold pager, in apparent reference to attacks on Hezbollah. 👉 abc.net.au

3. Weather and Environment:

   • North Queensland is bracing for another onslaught of rain. 👉 abc.net.au
   • More severe weather is expected to hit north Queensland. 👉 theguardian.com
   • There will be no reprieve for the flood-hit region as more rain looms. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • More floods are expected as rain relentlessly smashes North Queensland. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Potential rainfall over the next week has 100 to 400mm more rain for northern Queensland. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heatwaves easing and flood risk in Queensland. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Outback temperatures are too hot for electronics as residents 'try to survive'. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Legal and Justice System:

   • Sam Kerr's racial harassment trial sees closing statements from the prosecution, with teammates telling the court she is 'a role model' and 'truly special human'. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Kerr tells court police treated her differently due to her skin colour. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a baby boy in NSW late last month. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A 44-year-old man has been charged after a swastika flag was allegedly noticed at his home north of Brisbane. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Counter-terror police charge man after neighbour notices swastika flag. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Man fined $300 for using speakerphone in French train station. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Allan government in 'some trouble' as early voting closes ahead of double byelections. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Alleged high-ranking bikie charged with firearm, drug supply. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden's security clearance. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Counter-terror police have charged a 44-year-old man after a neighbour allegedly noticed a swastika flag at his home north of Brisbane. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man has been Tasered by police after leading them on a wild chase around Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Health:

   • Measles alert issued in WA after infected person attends Drake concert. 👉 7news.com.au
   • One-third of NSW's resigning psychiatrists rehired as contractors. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Crime and Accidents:

   • Investigation after teenager turned up to Sydney hospital with gunshot wound. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man allegedly stabbed after confrontation in Sydney cemetery. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Young girl seriously injured in hit-and-run on NSW road. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A small plane slammed into a Sao Paulo street, killing two passengers. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was killed after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The police are hunting for the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the road. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A man was killed while crossing the road had been visiting friend with dementia. 👉 9news.com.au
   • An investigation is underway in Alaska for plane carrying 10 people. 👉 9news.com.au
   • One of the victims in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting called his fiancee to say he loved her. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to the school where he opened fire. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Business and Economy:

   • Domino's Pizza shares surge 20pc on 200 store closures. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Domino’s is closing more than 200 stores. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australians rack up record credit card spending as growing numbers struggle to pay off debt. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Some Australians are facing huge debts following a record credit card spend over the Christmas period. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Trump's tariffs on China are a 'double-whammy' for Temu and Shein. 👉 abc.net.au
   • There's good news on inflation, economists say, but is unemployment about to rise? 👉 abc.net.au
   • ABC executive says he felt 'pressure from above' before Lattouf's radio exit. 👉 abc.net.au
   • ABC under fire for 'disturbing' race defence in Lattouf unfair dismissal case. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Lattouf trial reveals an ABC so paralysed by process even its managers can’t keep up. 👉 theguardian.com
   • 'Controversial' posts, and a personal toll: This week in Lattouf's case against the ABC. 👉 sbs.com.au

8. Arts and Culture:

   • Robbie Williams chimp biopic wins best film at the 2025 AACTA Awards. 👉 abc.net.au
   • AACTAs 2025 red carpet: Robbie Williams, Asher Keddie arrive in style. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Better Man, Boy Swallows Universe dominate AACTA awards. 👉 abc.net.au
   • How to watch and what to know about Australia's 'Golden Globes'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Tim Ross on Australia’s housing dream (and nightmare). 👉 theguardian.com
   • Peter Garrett: ‘This is the worst deal ever done by a sovereign Australian government’. 👉 theguardian.com

9. Indigenous Affairs:

   • Labor pledges $840m to Close the Gap in remote NT communities. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Labor has pledged $840 million towards improving service delivery in remote NT. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Federal government strikes deal to deliver services to remote NT areas. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • $60 million was allegedly rorted from an Aboriginal employment scheme. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • These people are demanding an inquiry. Youth justice systems increasingly punitive and cruel, inquiry hears. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Other Australian News:

    • The ABC logo on a building. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Police probe after girl seriously injured in hit-and-run in Lisarow, NSW. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Sydney trains in chaos after tragic incident at busy station. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Findings of independent review into ‘misleading’ ABC reporting revealed. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Beekeepers search for solutions to kill varroa mite without chemicals. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussies "fed up" after little-known act sparks $410 fine warning. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Once feared extinct, Australia's most endangered marsupial has had a comeback. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Sport News:

    • Steve Smith employs new tactic during imperious century No.36. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Steve Smith wipes Ricky Ponting from history. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Smith, Carey torment hosts to put Aussies in box seat. 👉 nine.com.au
    • NSW says it turned down NFL as Victoria basks in sporting glory. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Smith, Carey torment hosts to put Aussies in box seat. 👉 nine.com.au
    • NFL reveals why Melbourne beat two Australian cities in big coup. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Ange smacks rejection reports after teen's last-minute signing. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Carey keen to 'co-exist' with fellow 'keeper Inglis in Aussie Test line-up. 👉 abc.net.au
    • De Minaur cruises through to Rotterdam Open semifinals. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sam Konstas reveals truth behind flight home from Sri Lanka. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Jett Cleary steps out for the Warriors during the NRL pre-season clash with Cronulla. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Major tournament makes big call on LIV players. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Hayne's new club revealed in league comeback. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • 'Make or break' signing stands between Raiders and decline. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Coach's defiant Marnus stance despite training mystery. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Young gun in line for Test debut as Aussies eye switch. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Late starters, cross-code athletes tackle

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