Australian News

1. Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

   • Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has urged residents to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, potentially striking the Gold Coast at night during high tide. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The cyclone may force a later-than-expected federal election. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Major ADF elements in Brisbane are ready to assist with the cyclone response. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Northern NSW residents are told to stay indoors as the cyclone looms. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Coastal gales are expected as the Gold Coast braces for a significant event. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Lismore is preparing for Cyclone Alfred after marking the third anniversary of the 2022 floods. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Qantas is axing some domestic flights in and out of south-east Queensland and northern NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Residents are warned to prepare for days of no power as the cyclone looms. 👉 9news.com.au
   • NSW schools are among the latest closures as Cyclone Alfred creeps closer. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Almost 20,000 homes in Brisbane alone are at risk of flooding when the cyclone hits. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A map shows the suburbs most likely to flood during Cyclone Alfred. 👉 theguardian.com
   • What airlines are offering travellers as Tropical Cyclone Alfred sparks cancellations. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • South-east Queensland and northern NSW hunker down as Cyclone Alfred looms large. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A grim warning has been issued ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing the east coast, dumping freak winds and rain on millions of Aussies. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Aussies have been advised to "stay out of the water" in areas that have been affected by heavy rainfall, due to “immediate” shark danger. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Major ADF elements in Brisbane ready to help with Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Airlines cancel flights to popular destinations as cyclone intensifies. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Queenslanders rush to prepare for cyclone’s impact. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Cyclone Alfred to strike Gold Coast at night during high tide. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Government and Politics:

   • A former Nationals MP says the fight for a battleground federal electorate in New South Wales is the dirtiest and nastiest yet. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese 'open' to Australian troops joining Ukrainian peacekeeping coalition. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Chalmers accuses Coalition of ‘horrendous contradiction’ as Taylor appears to backflip on insurance crackdown. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Peter Dutton's plan to pursue laws to break up insurance companies who rip off costumers has been knocked on the head by his shadow treasurer. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The US we thought we knew is gone – and Australians know it. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Albanese is fighting an election in the attention economy and the deciding votes will come from those least engaged. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Albanese open to Australian peacekeepers in Ukraine, but Dutton doesn't 'see that'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A former Miss Australia and one-time Labor politician has been found guilty of emotionally abusing and intimidating her ex-husband. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. US Politics:

   • A fiery Trump spars with hecklers, speaks on Greenland, and shouts out Musk in a speech to Congress. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump promises to keep up 'swift and unrelenting action' in speech to Congress. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Democrat was kicked out as Trump addresses Congress. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A "coalition of the willing" will write a peace plan to save Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump’s trade adviser says Australia is waging a ‘frontal assault’ on US aluminium markets. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The dangerous folly of Australia’s come-what-may sycophancy towards Trump is on full display. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Protesting Democrats walk out of chamber during Trump’s address to Congress. 👉 7news.com.au
   • 'A very dumb thing': Canada takes on Trump over trade war. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Protesting Democrats walk out of chamber during Trump’s address to Congress. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Trump to reveal how he’s bringing back ‘the American dream’ in first Congress speech. 👉 7news.com.au

4. Ukraine Conflict:

   • Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to work under Trump's 'strong leadership'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Doubts raised over Australia's capacity to help with peacekeeping in Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Ukrainian ambassador calls on leaders to 'step up' after US halts military aid. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'Some random country': Vance irks allies in UK, France with troops comment on Ukraine peacekeeping mission proposal. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US and Ukraine 'ready to sign minerals agreement within hours'. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Crime and Justice:

   • Second nurse charged over video threatening Israeli patients in Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Man accused of 'targeted attack' in crash that killed four charged with murder in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Parents of WA teen who allegedly threatened Sydney mosque are 'horrified'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Police investigate suspicious death of 8yo boy in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Four arrested over alleged illegal manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Man granted bail over anti-Israel graffiti on cars in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Raygun's brother charged with allegedly dealing with proceeds of crime. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man has been charged with murder of four after robbery attempt allegedly led to fatal crash in NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A WA teen has been charged over alleged online threat towards a Sydney mosque. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A woman has been charged after 'lovely' grandmother allegedly murdered inside her home. 👉 9news.com.au
   • There is a hunt for a driver after motorcyclists are seriously injured in alleged hit-run. 👉 9news.com.au
   • More teens have been charged over alleged assault of security guard at Bendigo mall. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A youth has been arrested over online mosque threat. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police investigate online threats against Sydney mosque. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A teen has been charged over alleged 'Christchurch 2.0' online threat against a Sydney mosque. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A second nurse has been charged over alleged antisemitic hospital video. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Man charged over the alleged murder and attempted robbery of four people killed in a car crash. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Murder investigation launched into the death of an eight-year old boy. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Woman allegedly stabbed to death by daughter identified. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A long-time A-League player has denied raping a woman alongside his mate in an incident that led to him being dropped from the national men's team. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Traffic chaos on major Melbourne freeway as collision shuts several lanes. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Teen girls arrested after assault, phone robbery in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Mosque unveiling tainted by alleged massacre taunt. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

6. Business and Economy:

   • Australia's economy exits 21-month per capita recession. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Star close to collapse with casino group set to run out of cash by Friday. 👉 abc.net.au
   • ASX records lowest close of the year on Trump tariff concerns. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Gender pay gap: Australian women earn nearly $30,000 less than men a year. 👉 theguardian.com
   • China aims for ambitious 'around five per cent' growth despite Trump trade war. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Wall Street goes into freefall - and it's bleeding into the Aussie market. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US import tariffs smash markets & RBA's rate warning. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Aussie shares slump on trade war fears. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Australian economy breaks 21-month recession run: ‘Turned a corner’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australia among worst 50 countries for terrorism: report. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australians lose more money to gambling in a year than government spends on aged care, report finds. 👉 theguardian.com
   • ""Tin ear:"" Albo given election date warning. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

7. Steve Smith Retirement:

   • Steve Smith announces retirement from ODI cricket. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Smith's retirement bombshell after Champions Trophy exit. 👉 nine.com.au
   • Steve Smith retires from one-day international cricket. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Steve Smith makes shock retirement announcement. 👉 7news.com.au

8. World Affairs:

   • Arab leaders endorse Egypt's plan to rebuild Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Canadian PM accuses Trump of using tariffs to make annexation 'easier'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Myanmar military chief salutes Putin as 'king' during visit to Kremlin. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands of firefighters battle Japan's worst wildfire in decades. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Two dead after car drives into crowd in Germany. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump's 'Middle East Riviera' vision rejected by Arab leaders who back Egypt's plan for Gaza. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'A dumb thing': Canada, Mexico, China retaliate against US tariffs, stoking trade war fears. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Arab states adopt alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'. 👉 7news.com.au

9. Police:

   • Police release video of 'brazen' theft of political posters. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Watchdog recommends NSW police officers 'must' turn on body-worn cameras. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Technology and Social Media:

    • Facebook blocked Cyclone Alfred searches ahead of landfall and hasn't explained why. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Banning soft drink and exempting Coke': YouTube's rivals slam draft ban. 👉 abc.net.au
    • TikTok slams 'indefensible' YouTube social media ban 'sweetheart deal'. 👉 9news.com.au

11. Health:

    • Local IV fluid production to increase dramatically amid global shortage. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Urgent warning for NSW pet owners over release of deadly virus. 👉 7news.com.au

12. Education:

    • Brindabella Christian College enters voluntary adminstration. 👉 abc.net.au

13. Defence:

    • NT calls for 'certainty' from federal government over Darwin Port future. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Space Exploration:

    • Stranded US astronauts to return home after nine months in space. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Stranded NASA astronauts closing in on return to Earth. 👉 9news.com.au

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