Australian News

1. Interest Rates:

   • The RBA is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, with predictions of a 25-basis point cut to 4.1 per cent. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The anticipated RBA rate cut is expected to trigger "bank wars". 👉 9news.com.au
   • Suburban Melbourne and Perth are home to nation's most indebted electorates. 👉 abc.net.au
   • CBA boss Matt Comyn says he is 'acutely aware' customers expect rate cuts to be passed on. 👉 abc.net.au

2. NSW Government Initiatives and Legal Matters:

   • The NSW government is introducing new laws to punish intentionally inciting racial hatred with jail time. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • A loophole allowing drug-induced killers to downgrade murder charges will be shut in South Australia. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Ukraine Conflict:

   • A new video surfaces of Australian Oscar Jenkins captured in Ukraine, with concerns for his welfare. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Zelenskyy and Europe were snubbed in US-Russia talks on ending Ukraine war. 👉 9news.com.au
   • European leaders gather for emergency talks in Paris, seeking a united front on Ukraine. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Europe won't be part of Ukraine peace talks, US says, Zelenskyy makes 'armed forces' call. 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Fatal Incidents and Accidents:

   • A Sydney man died in a house fire believed to be caused by an e-bike battery. 👉 abc.net.au
   • One dead in house fire in western Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tragic details emerge as man dies in fire at Sydney home. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A fatal house fire in Melbourne is linked to the tobacco war. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Twist after woman and dog killed in arson attack on wrong Melbourne home. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A driver was charged over a fatal solar panel windscreen crash. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Man dies after crashing into retaining wall south of Brisbane. 👉 7news.com.au

5. Legal and Justice News:

   • A NSW police officer is to face court over alleged assaults on teenagers. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Boys were called 'liars' after reporting teacher for alleged sexual abuse. 👉 abc.net.au
   • William Tyrrell's former foster father has conviction quashed. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Health and Medical News:

   • Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Fears for Pope Francis' health as 'complex' condition diagnosed. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Housing and Property:

   • Barangaroo 'dustbowl' finally approved for development after 10 years. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Largest ever build-to-rent project proposed for Sydney's inner west. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Labor matches Coalition ban on foreign housing investment. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Foreign buyers are banned from buying existing homes for two years. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Arts and Culture:

   • Tony Burke says he called Creative Australia chief executive before board meeting when Biennale selection rescinded. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia amid calls for inquiry into Venice Biennale decision. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Becoming a dad changed this artist in unexpected ways. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'Not briefed': Tony Burke on Venice Biennale controversy. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Racial and Social Issues:

   • New laws to punish intentionally inciting racial hatred with jail time. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Two Muslim women attacked at Melbourne shopping centre. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Women assaulted in alleged Islamophobic attacks in Melbourne. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Prominent Muslim groups claim reaction to Sydney nurses video is ‘selective outrage’. 👉 theguardian.com

10. Politics and Government:

    • Peter Dutton sidesteps questions on state-funded nuclear disaster insurance plan. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Could Elon Musk's unpopularity in Australia impact the federal election? 👉 abc.net.au
    • Former home affairs boss says Australia should take leaf out of Trump book. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Peter Dutton wants toughened citizenship-stripping powers. How can you lose it? 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Guardian Essential poll: Labor’s policies appear unknown to voters as major parties neck and neck. 👉 theguardian.com

11. Aviation:

    • 'The aircraft is upside down and burning': Three critical after Canada plane crash. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Toronto plane crash: 15 injured as Delta jet flips upside down during landing. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Passengers fighting for life after plane crash lands at Canadian airport. 👉 7news.com.au
    • At least 18 injured after plane crashes and flips on landing in Toronto. 👉 theguardian.com

12. Weather:

    • Aussies to shiver through ‘tumbling’ temperatures. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • 'Dramatic' drop in temperatures as unseasonable cold snap hits parts of Australia. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Hailstorms are shifting south with changing climate. 👉 abc.net.au

13. Crime and Law Enforcement:

    • Police investigate attacks on Muslim women in Melbourne. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Man arrested after woman dies in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ in Humpty Doo. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Beloved police dog escapes injury after officer's car set alight in Adelaide. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Patrol car with police dog inside set alight in Adelaide. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Teen driver charged after alleged burnout crash injures onlookers. 👉 7news.com.au

14. Economics and Finance:

    • Star offered $650m lifeline by US-based company. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Embattle casino operator Star offered $650m lifeline. 👉 theguardian.com
    • The $144m energy bill saver that could soon be coming to your suburb. 👉 9news.com.au

15. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Sacred Aboriginal birthing site part of 'significant' outback station sale. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told. 👉 9news.com.au

16. Sports News:

    • Novak blasts 'favouritism' as WADA defends Sinner saga. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • 'Has to be looked at': Legend whacks act on No.1 draft pick. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • 'Outstanding' Suaalii trait that wowed Wallabies great. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Nawaqanitawase backed to find new home at centre for Roosters. 👉 abc.net.au

17. Animal Encounters:

    • Fisherman describes encounter with three great white sharks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Terrifying close call with great white shark captured on camera. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • Goat bitten by red-bellied black snake given $3k worth of antivenom. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Snake catchers find 102 red-bellied black snakes found in a single mulch pile in Sydney. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Aussie fishermen stunned by behaviour of massive great white shark as 'special' moment captured. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

18. Industrial Relations:

    • More than 300 Sydney train workers stay home amid industrial action. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Sick to death of it': Train action delay in court wait. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

19. Local News:

    • Bali bombings survivor, Sydney man Erik de Haart dies aged 67. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NSW's state fish is moving south as oceans warm. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Town goes quiet as hundreds of birds killed or injured in hailstorm. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Two NSW nurses stood down after video appears to show they would 'kill' Israeli patients. 👉 theguardian.com

20. Other News:

    • Call for 'immediate' curriculum overhaul after 'shocking' civics results. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia's most decorated Olympian helps teach Bangladeshi kids to swim. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Melbourne bodybuilder dies while taking his son to birthday party. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Australia throws out 7.6 million tonnes of food each year. Over 70 per cent is perfectly edible. 👉 sbs.com.au

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