Australian News

1. Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

   • Parts of Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with landfall expected late Thursday or early Friday. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds. Supermarkets and more than 600 schools are closing in Queensland. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • The ADF is deploying troops, vehicles, and helicopters for the response to Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A meteorologist shared the safest places to seek shelter from Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • The landfall delay for Cyclone Alfred could intensify its impact, according to the PM. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A monster 12-metre wave has been recorded as the cyclone slowly approaches the coast. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Forecasters warn of potential damage costs in the billions due to Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Cyclone Alfred could force a later-than-expected federal election. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Facebook denies intentionally blocking searches for Cyclone Alfred. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Experts offer advice on how to protect your car from Cyclone Alfred flooding. 👉 drive.com.au
   • A new disaster mobile alert system is overdue and not yet operational. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Meteorologists share the safest place to seek shelter from Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

2. Federal Election:

   • Ousted CFMEU officials are funding social media attack ads targeting Labor MPs in marginal electorates. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Dutton says a return to office order wouldn't disadvantage women. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands across Australia have shared what matters most to them in the upcoming federal election. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 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
   • Labor has pledged to make nine out of 10 GP visits free by the end of the decade, costing $8.5 billion. The Coalition swiftly matched the commitment. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Minns government in NSW backtracks on a poker machine buy back election promise. 👉 7news.com.au

3. International Relations:

   • China has warned the US that it is ready for "any type of war". 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia is working to secure an exemption to US steel tariffs. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • US and Ukraine are reportedly ready to sign a minerals agreement within hours. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Arab leaders endorse Egypt's plan to rebuild Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • People of Greenland 'do not want to be Americans', according to the PM. 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Ukraine Conflict:

   • The Trump administration is cutting off intelligence sharing with Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to work under Trump's "strong leadership". 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese is 'open' to Australian troops joining a Ukrainian peacekeeping coalition. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A 'coalition of the willing' will write a peace plan to save Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Crime and Legal Matters:

   • A man has been charged with four counts of murder after a crash. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A Chinese student was found guilty in a British court of drugging and raping 10 women. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Demand is surging in South Australia for people asking to see a partner's domestic violence history. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A second nurse has been charged over an alleged antisemitic video. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man has been charged with breaching an AVO after a woman was allegedly thrown from a balcony in Sydney’s west. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Authorities say the death of Gene Hackman and his wife were not due to a gas leak. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Economic and Financial News:

   • Australia's economy exits a 21-month per capita recession. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Star casino group is set to run out of cash by Friday. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NAB's Alan Oster reflects on 32 years as Chief Economist & GDP per capita recession ends. 👉 sbs.com.au

7. Other Australian News:

   • "Australia among worst 50 countries for terrorism", according to a report. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A disability advocacy service in SA is under investigation, with clients told to 'represent yourself'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sydney Southwest Metro opening delayed until 2026. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Water shortages leave Adelaide Hills farmers and householders 'at breaking point'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Residents are fearing a repeat of the devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms. 👉 abc.net.au

8. Indigenous Affairs:

   • A massive Australian mine has been fined for illegally working on an Aboriginal sacred site. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A remote NT community is grappling with its own crime crisis. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Ironclad: case that will decide how much compo FMG pays Yindjibarndi wraps up. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Barbie girls: Blak tennis stars Ash Barty and Evonne Goolagong honoured with role model dolls. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Sports News:

   • Steve Smith announces his retirement from ODI cricket. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 wwos.nine.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Spirit was too strong for Fire in the WNBL grand final opener. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Dolphins stars pull out of NRL clash due to Cyclone Alfred. 👉 abc.net.au
   • India's coach tells critics to 'grow up' after reaching the Champions Trophy final. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'Disgusting' NRL cyclone move slammed by Dolphin player's wife. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Health and Medical News:

    • Australian discovery set to 'rewrite textbooks' about vaginal condition. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com
    • A new treatment is available for the 'excruciating' condition of frozen shoulder, which is rising in numbers. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

11. Arts and Entertainment:

    • Bong Joon-ho's first film after winning Best Picture is one for the freaks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sean Baker's sex worker drama Anora has won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The world was ready to hate Meghan's new show. Was it right to? 👉 abc.net.au
    • How the real person behind Priscilla Queen of the Desert became an icon. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Other World News:

    • Children and soldiers killed in suicide bombings in Pakistan. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Mystery surrounds the Philippines fighter jet crash that killed two pilots. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The US is killing someone by firing squad for the first time in 15 years. 👉 9news.com.au

13. Science and Technology:

    • Ancient humans crafted tools from elephant bones 1.5 million years ago. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Antarctic sea ice drops again to near-record low. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Business and Workplace:

    • Another major Australian university caught underpaying staff. 👉 abc.net.au
    • An expert says working from home is killing innovation, productivity and long-term business growth. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Yes, your employer can legally force you back into the office full-time. 👉 9news.com.au

15. Other News:

    • Police release video of 'brazen' theft of political posters. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Politicians cop criticism for misinformation about Bathurst 1000 closure. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A fish farm is 'extremely disappointed' after live salmon were sealed in a tub. 👉 abc.net.au
    • New report shows how Australian life has changed over the last 20 years. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A new probe into the death of walker who vanished near a motel. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

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