Australian News

1. Whyalla Steelworks Rescue Package:

   • The Prime Minister is set to announce a $2 billion rescue package for the Whyalla steelworks. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Locals react to steelworks news, expressing concerns for families in Whyalla. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The SA government forces Whyalla steelworks into administration. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The steelworks owner to sell stake in NSW coal mine to pay Whyalla suppliers. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Whyalla faces uncertainty as owner gets approval for $34m mansion renovation. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands of jobs saved as SA steelworks thrown lifeline. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Foreign Interference and Security:

   • ASIO boss reveals multiple nations plotted to murder critics in Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
   • ASIO chief reveals foreign spies plotted to lure Australia-based activist overseas to injure or kill them. 👉 theguardian.com
   • 'Consider yourself warned': ASIO details 'hostiles' attacked Australia. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency: ‘We held grave fears’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Three governments plotted to hurt critics in Australia, ASIO reveals. 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'Sad and sobering': Top spy says 12-year-old allegedly wanted to blow up place of worship. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Tensions with China:

   • Three Chinese warships sailing east of Sydney being monitored by the ADF. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast. 👉 theguardian.com
   • ‘Close watch’ on Chinese warships off NSW. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Chinese warships detected just 150 nautical miles from Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Chinese navy helicopter came within 3m of plane in latest flashpoint. 👉 9news.com.au

4. Federal Politics:

   • Government tight-lipped on election timing despite rate cut. 👉 abc.net.au
   • PM praises Khawaja as a ‘great Australian’ but rejects suggestion he is ignoring Islamophobia. 👉 theguardian.com
   • How the RBA's rate cut has impacted when the election will be. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Election jargon explained: The common words you'll hear as the campaign heats up. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'Go home': Anthony Albanese heckled by offshore wind farm opponents. 👉 sbs.com.au

5. Clive Palmer's New Party:

   • Clive Palmer claims thousands joined his Trumpet of Patriots party in one day. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Billed as news that could ‘break the Guardian’s website’, it turned out to be Clive Palmer’s best shot at Trump lite. 👉 theguardian.com
   • What’s the story behind Clive Palmer’s new party name? 👉 theguardian.com
   • Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson trade barbs over failed bid to unify parties. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Ukraine and Russia Conflict:

   • Australia backs Ukraine leader after Trump attack. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as tensions rise over war. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump calls Zelensky a ‘dictator’ in stunning tirade as row between leaders worsens. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Maria fled Ukraine for Australia. She fears a US-Russia peace deal is 'impossible'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • As Trump embraces Russia, Ukraine and Europe warn against hasty negotiations. 👉 sbs.com.au

7. RBA and Interest Rates:

   • RBA reduces interest rates, but don’t hold your breath for too much more this year. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The RBA is cutting interest rates and unemployment is at historic lows. This is not supposed to be happening. 👉 theguardian.com
   • How the RBA's rate cut is a 'double-edged sword' for Australians. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • PM eager to take credit for 'bringing down inflation' with interest rate cut. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Customers in limbo as dozens of Aussie lenders yet to pass on RBA rate cut. 👉 7news.com.au

8. NSW and Victoria:

   • Two men charged in connection with alleged antisemitic attack on former Sydney home of Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Two charged over antisemitic graffiti, car fires in Sydney's east. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Manhunt for cleaver-wielding driver on Sydney Harbour Bridge. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Sydney train commuters to get reprieve as union ordered to suspend industrial action. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • ‘Manipulative’ man jailed for paying underage girls to send child abuse material. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Thousands of Victorian public sector jobs to be axed in spending review. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Up to 3000 jobs could be cut under review into Victoria's public sector. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Victoria scraps ‘gag clause’ banning doctors from raising voluntary assisted dying with patients. 👉 theguardian.com

9. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • 'Bludgeoned to death': Murder charge laid over death of NSW grandfather. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Major update after father-of-five killed in ‘savage and brutal’ attack. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Man killed at bus stop, another at hotel in separate homicides in Victoria. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Manhunt underway after death at historic Geelong hotel. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sleepy plane passenger’s alleged violent act after being woken by cabin crew. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Two men charged over alleged antisemitic attacks in Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Health:

    • Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' as he battles double pneumonia. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Pope Francis is showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Fears for Pope Francis amid health battle: ‘We will pray for him’. 👉 7news.com.au
    • 'I'm just so ashamed': Queensland man accused of attempted child rape. 👉 9news.com.au

11. Environmental Concerns:

    • Urgent calls to counter mis- and disinformation as 'climate denial' grows. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Misinformation online is putting the planet at risk. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Sea squadron truck knocks out power to hundreds after electricity pole smash. 👉 7news.com.au
    • More than 150 whales stranded near Arthur River in Tasmania – video. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Stranded false killer whales on Tasmanian beach to be euthanised after rescue efforts fail. 👉 sbs.com.au

12. Accidents and Disasters:

    • Two people killed as small planes collide at US airport. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Two killed in mid-air plane crash above US airport. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Toronto plane crash: At least 18 injured as Delta jet flips upside down during landing. [👉 sbs.com.au

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