Australian News

1. Australian Politics:

   • A senior minister suggests Trump's Gaza plan could violate international law. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Retiring Nationals MP Keith Pitt is set to become Australia's ambassador to the Vatican. 👉 abc.net.au

2. Federal Government Initiatives:

   • The Australian federal government has pledged $573 million for women's health, subsidising contraceptives and menopause treatments. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

3. Victorian By-Elections:

   • The results in the Victorian by-elections are too close to call, with a significant swing to the Liberals in a traditionally Labor seat. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. Queensland Flooding:

   • North Queensland is bracing for more major flooding, with the government widening financial aid. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

5. Severe Weather Incident in NSW:

   • A woman in NSW died after a lightning strike caused a tree to explode. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

6. Avian Influenza Outbreak:

   • A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has been detected at a Victorian poultry farm, leading to quarantine measures. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

7. Legal and Crime News:

   • A man has been arrested in bushland in connection to a Gold Coast shooting. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man wanted in connection to a Gold Coast shooting has been arrested in bushland. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Sam Kerr awaits the outcome of her racial harassment trial. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man was allegedly stabbed after a confrontation in a Sydney cemetery. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Prosecution in Kerr racial harassment trial make closing statements. 👉 9news.com.au
   • An investigation is underway after a teenager turned up to a Sydney hospital with a gunshot wound. 👉 9news.com.au

8. International Relations and Geopolitics:

   • Russia demands the US "formulate policy" to end the war in Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Baltic nations disconnect from the Russian power grid. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia pays down $800m on submarine deal as Trump is ‘very aware, supportive’ of Aukus. 👉 theguardian.com

9. Lunar New Year Celebrations:

   • SBS explores how Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world, from China to Australia. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A remote Australian island celebrates Lunar New Year with two public holidays. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Business and Economy:

    • Australia's unicorn businesses are earning billions and flourishing. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Domino's Pizza shares surged 20% following the announcement of 200 store closures. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Analysts say falling interest rates could be the catalyst for home prices in some areas to start rising again. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Legendary musician and proud Bidjigal Elder Uncle Vic Simms has passed away at the age of 78. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A Biripi artist is celebrating both his Aboriginal and Chinese heritage as Lunar New Year approaches. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Larrakia Traditional Owner launches a legal challenge over artefacts removed from a development site. 👉 sbs.com.au

12. Technology and AI:

    • A frenzy over China's low-cost AI app DeepSeek has up-ended US stock markets. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Nearly 200,000 Australians rely on Starlink for internet, raising concerns for some. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Google Maps changed the way we get around, beginning in a spare bedroom in Sydney. 👉 theguardian.com

13. Sports News:

    • Australia is looking to sweep Sri Lanka on day four of the second Test. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Tyler Wright makes surfing history with second Pipe Pro win. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NFL reveals why Melbourne beat two Australian cities in big coup. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Ben Simmons is set to sign with the LA Clippers after aborting a $282m NBA deal to leave the Brooklyn Nets. 👉 7news.com.au

14. Arts and Culture:

• Robbie Williams chimp biopic wins best film at the 2025 AACTA Awards. 👉 abc.net.au
• Robbie Williams, Asher Keddie arrive in style for AACTAs 2025 red carpet. 👉 abc.net.au
• Aussie director's film about neo-Nazis in the 80s is shockingly timely. 👉 abc.net.au
• Broadway smash Hadestown is taking Australians to the underworld and back. 👉 theguardian.com - Laneway festival review – Charli XCX headlines a euphoric festival for the masses. 👉 theguardian.com

15. Health and Safety:

    • Snakes become 'very disoriented', lose weight and get sick when relocated. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Researchers have found microplastics in cognitively normal human brains collected at autopsy. 👉 7news.com.au
    • The importance of cleaning ducted air-conditioning systems. 👉 abc.net.au

16. US Politics and World Affairs:

    • Trump appoints himself chairman of leading US cultural board. 👉 9news.com.au
    • US judge temporarily blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza and faces widespread condemnation. 👉 abc.net.au

17. Other News:

    • Native bees are under threat, building them 'hotels' can help. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A lot happened the night Sam Kerr called a policeman 'stupid and white'. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Despicable' online ghost stores cash in on Byron Bay vibe, locals say. 👉 abc.net.au

18. Consumer Affairs:

    • More than $100m in concessions on power bills going unclaimed. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Trump's tariffs on China are a 'double-whammy' for Temu and Shein. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Social Issues:

    • 'Mum, what's wrong with her?': How to answer kids' questions about disability. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A national shame: The data behind the killing of women in Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A year ago, Lynda looked around her church. What she found disturbed her: The church's disappearing women. 👉 abc.net.au

20. Local News:

    • Putricia's 'stinkier' sister blooms in private at Sydney's Botanic Gardens. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Rallies protest Qld pause on hormone treatment for new trans patients under 18. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Late starters, cross-code athletes tackle safety in women's rugby league. 👉 abc.net.au

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