Australian News

1. Ukraine-Russia War:
   • Donald Trump demanded an "immediate" ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning President Zelenskyy to make peace or lose American support, following a heated meeting where he allegedly said Zelenskyy was "gambling with World War III". 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • European leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine following the heated clash between Trump and Zelenskyy. 👉 9news.com.au
2. Mardi Gras 2025:
   • Preparations are underway for Sydney's 47th Mardi Gras Parade. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The LaPa Legends will make their Mardi Gras debut with an angel-themed float. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Peacock Mormons will take to the streets to shake their tail feathers as one of the world's biggest LGBTQI festivals returns to its activist roots. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
3. Health Concerns:
   • Pope Francis' condition has worsened after suffering an 'isolated breathing crisis'. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A warning has been issued in Perth after a 'debilitating' mozzie-borne virus was found in mosquitoes trapped at the Swan River in Crawley. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • Measles warning issued in Victoria after local transmission found. 👉 sbs.com.au
4. Australian Economy:
   • Labor has promised a two-year pause on the 'beer tax'. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • Millions of borrowers with a variable home loan will see their interest rate drop. 👉 7news.com.au
   • House prices have rebounded to record highs after the Reserve Bank's rate cut boosted sentiment and improved Australians' borrowing power. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The latest Australian dollar sell-off is a red flag for the economy. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Apartment residents in NSW to save $600 on energy bills under $25m boost: PM. 👉 9news.com.au
5. Australian Politics:
   • NSW children’s guardian stands down amid inquiry into ‘serious allegations’. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Albanese responds to Trump's questioning what AUKUS is. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australian cricket team play Afghanistan despite boycotting other matches. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Opposition leader Peter Dutton says teals 'will never come our way'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is off in the never-never, but our power bills and emissions pledge are not. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Wong shares details about 'unsafe and unprofessional' Chinese firing exercises. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Fatima Payman apologises for saying Iran is a place where women's 'voices are heard'. 👉 abc.net.au
6. Crime and Legal Matters:
   • An Adelaide father has been found guilty of the shooting murder of a homeless man in his shed. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A manhunt is underway for people who were inside a white Toyota Camry when a young mum of three was shot dead on a street in North Toowoomba. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Aussies raided in alleged AI child abuse case. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Queensland’s top cop stepping aside after cancer diagnosis. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Police investigating death of Sydney toddler Joe Massa after direction from coroner. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The judge in Antoinette Lattouf case says key ABC claim may be 'rather flimsy'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A man is fighting for life after being stabbed in Prospect, Adelaide. 👉 7news.com.au
7. Accidents and Disasters:
   • A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A motorbike rider has died in a collision with a car in Taylors Hill, Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Lucky escape for Sydney residents as out-of-control car ploughs into home. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A teen dies, three hospitalised after car crashes during police pursuit. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Evacuations urged for national parks as tropical cyclone approaches east coast. 👉 7news.com.au
   • At least 25 people trapped after avalanche in Indian Himalayas. 👉 abc.net.au
8. Social Issues:
   • Qatar Airways rejects child's disability harness 24 hours before flight. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Social housing residents evicted in first step to redevelopment. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Community helps restore country pub after five-year closure. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Queer bushranger's relationship offers rare insight into same-sex history. 👉 abc.net.au
9. Entertainment News:
   • Authorities have started to untangle what led to the discovery of Hollywood great Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's bodies in their Santa Fe home. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Deaths of Gene Hackman, wife 'suspicious enough in nature': police. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Host was 'relieved' of work, not fired after Gaza post, ABC argues. 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'Transforming pain into purpose.' Tina Turner's triumphs in powerful musical. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Triple M parts ways with Marty Sheargold after 'disgusting' Matildas comments. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia first saw colour television 10 years late, but it arrived with a big bang. 👉 abc.net.au
10. Sports News:
    • Smith avoids stumping controversy as Australia advance to semis. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Steve Smith hailed for ‘rare’ gesture as Aussies avoid serious drama. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Olympic champion breaks pole vault world record for 11th time. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Las Vegas NFL player to blow Canberra's iconic Viking horn. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Very sad' outcome as rain cruels Champions Trophy blockbuster. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • 141kg beast to blow Viking horn in Vegas. 👉 7news.com.au
    • 'Magic dust' to transform Storm recruit into 'elite' star. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
11. Business and Finance:
    • Another major Australian fashion retailer goes under. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Star on brink of collapse with 'uncertainty' about future after trading halt. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Aussie dollar falls and ASX falls 1.2pc on more Trump tariff threats. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'More affordable': Travellers expected to win from Qatar-Virgin Australia deal. 👉 abc.net.au
12. Environment and Climate:
    • Weather tracker: six cyclones swirl simultaneously in southern hemisphere. 👉 theguardian.com
    • How and why to start doing things without your partner. 👉 abc.net.au

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