Australian News

1. Politics and Medicare:

   • The Coalition has vowed not to oppose Labor's $8.5 billion Medicare boost. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Labor promises free doctor visits under an $8.5 billion Medicare plan. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Labor pledges 18 million extra bulk-billed GP visits a year as part of an $8.5bn Medicare funding boost. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will unveil a policy on Sunday, with a $8.5b plan to give everyone a chance to see a GP for free. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Labor has upped its attacks on the Coalition’s Medicare record, with the health minister accusing the opposition of fudging the numbers of bulk-billing rates. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. International Relations and Military Activities:

   • New Zealand reports that the Chinese navy held a second live-fire drill in the Pacific. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Chinese warships conduct a second live fire drill in the Tasman Sea. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Chinese warship conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Chinese warship exercises in the Tasman Sea have forced the diversion of international flights between Australia and New Zealand. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Wong challenges Chinese counterpart over 'unprecedented' live fire drills. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill between Australia and New Zealand. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Prime minister fires back after Opposition attacks his stance on Chinese 'gunboat diplomacy'. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Global Affairs:

   • Trump is blowing up the post-World War II order as Australia watches on. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump sacks top general in ongoing anti-diversity crusade. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Labor backs resolving war on Ukraine's terms, dodges Trump's 'dictator' remark. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia news live: Jim Chalmers meeting with US Treasury to discuss Trump’s steel tariffs; one dead after police standoff in Tamworth. 👉 theguardian.com
   • As Trump reshapes the government, court challenges flood in. 👉 abc.net.au
   • What Trump's USAID freeze means for the rest of the world. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Why do Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to shut down the world's largest humanitarian aid donor. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump is still giving 'great consideration' to Australia on steel tariffs – video. 👉 theguardian.com
   • ""From saviour to Judas… How Trump’s pivot on Russia also endangers his own country. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Open-mouthed Farage struggles to find his voice as GB News is caught between Trump, its viewers and reality. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks. 👉 theguardian.com "

4. Health and Medical News:

   • Pope Francis is in 'critical' condition, Vatican says. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Pope receiving oxygen supplements as he remains in hospital. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Jonathan died at 28, but a review of his care said parts 'worked well'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Two NSW nurses stood down after video appears to show they would 'kill' Israeli patients – video. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Groundbreaking study co-designed by Aboriginal women achieves Type 2 Diabetes remission. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • ""As menopause wars rage, social media skirmishes erupt over new approaches to hormone therapy – and Sydney is about to be a flashpoint. 👉 theguardian.com
   • ""Scary' diagnosis ends NBA superstar's season. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • The skincare routine that is transforming Aussie faces: ‘I can’t recommend these products enough’. 👉 7news.com.au "

5. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • Police officer killed, five wounded in hospital shooting. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Man dead, another in custody after dramatic police standoff. 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'North Shore Rapist' charged with assaulting teenage girl in Sydney pharmacy. 👉 9news.com.au
   • CCTV captures moment brawl escalates into machete attack. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Melbourne teen arrested after fake nude photos of school students shared online. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Police 'frustrated' by massive search area for missing mum. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Annie Melanie Lucas extradited from UK after allegedly stealing $1.6 million. 👉 9news.com.au
   • ""Luigi Mangione draws crowd for first court hearing since arraignment. 👉 9news.com.au
   • ""Man dead, another in hospital after launching himself off roof in dramatic stand-off. 👉 7news.com.au
   • One man dead, one in hospital after rooftop stand-off. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Woman slashed with machete at car wash. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Man dead after stand-off with police. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • One man dead, one in hospital after rooftop stand-off with police in NSW’s north. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Teen girl allegedly sexually touched by old man in pharmacy. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Mystery as woman found lying in the middle of the road seriously injured. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Beaumont disappearance: Site excavation to begin in new search for missing children. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Student cautioned after knife pulled during school brawl. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The number of kids refused bail in NSW has spiked. The premier sees it as a win, but critics say it's a fail. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Labor pledges free doctor visits for all with $8.5 billion bulk bill Medicare plan. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Federal Government defends against claims of politicising citizenship ceremonies. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Election jargon explained: The common words you'll hear as the campaign heats up. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • New evidence expected in dig for missing Beaumont children. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Asylum seeker slated for deportation to Nauru has removal posponed due to legal challenge. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Serial rapist jailed after allegedly sexually touching teen girl in Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Sports News:

   • Inglis ton lifts Aussies to famous ODI win over England. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Aussies go down to underdogs Brazil in shock rugby sevens loss. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Dragons defeat injury-hit Rabbitohs to claim Charity Shield. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Tasmania's championship basketball team JackJumpers sold to Brisbane private capital firm. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Yankees mocked over press conference announcing reversal of beard ban. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sharks confident they won't be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Matildas in turmoil after horror loss in Cup debut. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • Popular veteran facing 18th surgery of his career after fresh blow. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Force snap 5060 day drought in stunning upset. 👉 nine.com.au
   • Punches thrown after shock headbutt in A-grade cricket match. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Tears flow as Young Socceroos qualify for U20 World Cup. 👉 7news.com.au
   • "Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australian star destroys old enemy in record win. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australian Open mixed doubles champion, Storm Hunter, says the last 12 months have 'been a bit of a whirlwind'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Top exec wins council fight over $45m 'cocoon' home on stunning oceanfront site. 👉 domain.com.au
   • Doping 'mistake' to cost banned NBA star $4.6m. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • 'Scary' diagnosis ends NBA superstar's season. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • Teen prodigy reveals unhinged threat after beating world No.2. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • 40th anniversary of a Torres Strait treaty sparks memories of history. 👉 sbs.com.au "

7. Environment and Weather:

   • Total fire ban in place as Tasmanian bushfires enter third week. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Extreme fire danger across most of South Australia and Victoria as cyclones threaten to form near Queensland and WA. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Home batteries are cheaper than ever – here’s what to consider before installing one. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Farmers warn WA Labor of polling booth payback over live exports ban. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'It's not the way of country people': Division brews over renewables. 👉 abc.net.au
   • UN condemns Rwanda for backing rebel offensive in DRC. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Bernal in recovery again and Netflix cycling is no more. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • What is global weirding? Experts explain how normal is becoming more extreme. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • ""Black Summer survivors share trauma five years on. 👉 7news.com.au
   • ""Black Summer survivors share trauma five years on. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Business and Finance:

   • Bendigo Bank passes on rate cut to borrowers, ASX slips. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The RBA didn't want to start cutting rates too late, governor Bullock says. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Supermarket push to scrap penalty rates opposed by federal government. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The $144m energy bill saver that could soon be coming to your suburb. 👉 9news.com.au
   • How the RBA's rate cut has impacted when the election will be. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Industry backs Labor plans for 'pseudo-nationalisation' of Whyalla. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Wages growth slows & NAB shares slammed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • What the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut means for you, + BHP's shifting focus. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Peter Dutton says he has the answer to rising insurance premiums. So how would divestiture work? 👉 theguardian.com
   • RBA governor reveals why future cash rate cuts are not guaranteed. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Inside Sanjeev Gupta's rapidly shrinking business empire. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australian winemakers were hit by China’s tariffs. This Lunar New Year, things are changing. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • RBA’s first rate cut since pandemic as federal election looms –

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