Australian News

1. Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

   • Cyclone Alfred is nearing Queensland and NSW, bringing potential flooding and power outages. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NSW schools will remain closed on Monday due to the cyclone. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man in orange hi-vis clothing uses a chainsaw to lop branches off a tree fallen over a wet roadway. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A huge wave splashes up against a beach side building. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Authorities are warning beachgoers to stay away from the treacherous coastline. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Flood rescues are underway as drivers get caught in rising waters. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Coles and Woolworths are closing stores due to the cyclone. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Millions are preparing to face the unknown as Cyclone Alfred warnings mount. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Millions prepare to face the unknown as Cyclone Alfred warnings mount. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Tens of thousands are expected to be without power for days. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Monster 12m waves smash Gold Coast as cyclone delivers king tides. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The tropical cyclone is expected to make landfall on Friday or Saturday. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A family refused a refund on Gold Coast AirBNB accommodation. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Treasurer Jim Chalmers predicts billions of dollars in damage expected from Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • A driver returns to find car in wild parking predicament ahead of Cyclone Alfred. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Live updates on Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being tracked as it edges towards the coast. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Beachgoers and surfers are threatened with $16,000 fine as Cyclone Alfred nears. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A popular music festival has been cancelled at the last minute due to Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9news.com.au
   • People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its path. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Weather bureau says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ around where and when system could make landfall between Noosa and Coolangatta in Queensland. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Authorities say Tropical Cyclone Alfred's delayed crossing does not mean reduced impact. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Welfare recipients are told to perform mutual obligations as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to make landfall later than expected but warnings remain. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Authorities urge ‘do not underestimate this storm’. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Some Queenslanders have not ‘fully understood the magnitude’, premier says. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Millions of people are on high alert as cyclone Alfred is set to hit. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Beachgoers, surfers threatened with $16,000 fine. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Albanese factor is behind Tropical Cyclone Alfred's last-minute name change. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Power outages are reported as Cyclone Alfred closes in. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to make landfall on Saturday. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Here's what you need to know about when and where Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to hit. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Flood-smashed town dreads what is to come as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards them. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A group to be hit first and hardest by cyclone. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • An extended wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred is raising anxiety as millions of people bunker down for the system that could arrive under the cover of darkness. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Thousands of homes without power as cyclone closes in. 👉 7news.com.au
   • AFL legend and model wife caught up in ‘scary’ cyclone drama. 👉 7news.com.au
   • How Cyclone Alfred has sent newsrooms into overdrive. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on southeast Queensland and northern NSW with the destructive weather system set to make landfall in the coming days. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Alfred's arrival delayed as cyclone slows approach to Australia. 👉 theguardian.com

2. Avalon Airport Security Breach:

   • Teenager charged after allegedly boarding Jetstar flight with ‘large gun’ at Avalon airport. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A teenager has been charged after allegedly trying to force his way onto a flight, raising questions about security at one city's second-largest airport. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Teen allegedly boards Jetstar flight with gun. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Major update after teen allegedly tries to board Jetstar plane with gun. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A pilot and passengers detained a teen allegedly armed with a shotgun on a Jetstar flight. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Gotta do what you gotta do': Hero passenger who helped overpower teen on plane. 👉 7news.com.au

3. Politics and Elections:

   • Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The Coalition's work-from-home ban labelled 'lazy', bad for working women. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Albanese responds to Trump camp 'concern' on Australia's defence spend. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Prime Minister defends nation's military budget after blowback from Trump Administration. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albo and partner circle on important date. 👉 7news.com.au
   • PM leaves door open to calling election in days after cyclone. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Voice referendum normalised racism towards Indigenous Australians, report finds. 👉 theguardian.com
   • What's being done to help people with a disability have their say in the upcoming federal election. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A Senator has been removed from as President Donald Trump begun his address to Congress and the American people, laying out his plans for the months ahead. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Liberal fundraisers cancelled amid cyclone preparations and report Peter Dutton attended Justin Hemmes event. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Labor promises mobile phone reception 'anywhere where Australians can see the sky'. 👉 sbs.com.au

4. International Relations and Conflict:

   • US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, adding pressure for peace deal. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's former army chief says. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Dutton vows to 'lobby' Trump on Ukraine if Coalition wins election. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to work under Trump's 'strong leadership'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NZ sacks high commissioner to UK over comments critical of Trump. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NZ envoy to UK fired for questioning Trump's knowledge of history. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump administration cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump gives Hamas 'last warning' over hostages as secret talks revealed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump warns Hamas this is their last chance to leave Gaza. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US confirms talks with Hamas as Trump issues 'last warning' on hostage releases. 👉 abc.net.au
   • French president proposes sharing nuclear weapons to deter Russia. 👉 9news.com.au
   • French president proposes sharing nuclear weapons with Europe. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "I'll never forgive': Driver who killed two boys while street racing jailed. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia criticised for selectively sanctioning rights-abusing countries. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese 'open' to Australian troops joining Ukrainian peacekeeping coalition. 👉 abc.net.au
   • US and Ukrainian officials plan peace talks next week. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A 'coalition of the willing' will write a peace plan to save Ukraine. 👉 abc.net.au
   • China warns US it is ready for 'any type of war'. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Business and Economy:

   • Federal Labor scores first poll win in eight months. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Trump grants one-month tariff exemption for car makers. 👉 9news.com.au
   • CBA cuts 164 jobs from its technology division. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia criticised for selectively sanctioning rights-abusing countries. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Coles suppliers told to pay for own freight costs to get products stocked. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Do we need a reset when it comes to diversity and inclusion at work? 👉 abc.net.au
   • New report shows how Australian life has changed over last 20 years. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'Expensive, improbable': The case against extending coal-fired power. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Small Business Secrets: A $2.8 billion Australian industry is struggling. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Big W dethrones Bunnings in Australia’s top online retailer rankings. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Reserve Bank should be looking at these numbers and wondering why it waited until February to act. 👉 theguardian.com
   • This Aussie company helps indie musicians crack the streaming code. 👉 theguardian.com

6. Health and Wellbeing:

   • What's happened to savings rates after RBA interest rate cut? 👉 abc.net.au
   • More Australian, 'less American' health system: What's inside Labor's $8.5b 'free' doctor plan. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Health reform after ER's misdiagnosis of man with '10 out of 10' pain. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'He threw me across the room': Rachael's abuse didn't stop when she became pregnant. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • High stamp duty costs deter older downsizers in NSW. [👉 www.abc.net.au](👉 abc.net.au

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