Australian News

1. Tropical Cyclone Alfred/Ex-Cyclone Alfred:

   • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low after crossing islands off Brisbane. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Prime Minister Albanese warned against complacency as Cyclone Alfred weakens, highlighting the potential for flood dangers. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Over 277,000 people were left without power. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Major flooding is expected for Lismore, with the levee close to breaking. 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'Four-storey' waves could cause long-term damage to beaches. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Gold Coast home had its roof torn off by the ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 👉 9news.com.au
   • There are reports of wild koala behavior as the cyclone approaches. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands of NSW residents could be without power for multiple days. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Byron mayor reports that evacuation centres are short on supplies. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Authorities warned that the delayed crossing of Tropical Cyclone Alfred does not mean reduced impact. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A man is missing after being swept away in floodwaters in northern NSW. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Advice on how to give cyclone insurance claims the best chance of being approved. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Prime Minister says 'worse to come' from Alfred. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Albanese government is set to hand down the budget on March 25 after Cyclone Alfred delays election announcement. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Social media users are spreading cloud seeding and chemtrail conspiracy theories. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A family is set to receive a refund on cyclone accommodation after initial Airbnb refusal. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • The areas most at risk as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches land have been revealed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. WA Election:

   • Polls have opened in WA for the state election, with Labor expected to win despite a predicted swing against it. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Roger Cook's Labor is all but certain to claim a third term in the WA election. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A guide to when the results of the West Australian election will be known. 👉 abc.net.au
   • WA's state election to show public mood ahead of upcoming federal campaign. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Federal Politics:

   • Analysis: Trump's long shadow reaches almost every aspect of Australian politics. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Michelle Grattan: Cyclones pass. Trump is here for the long term. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese says Dutton's Sydney trip amid cyclone approach 'a matter for him'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Unions are pushing for leave reform. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. International Women's Day:

   • Investing in women can deliver benefits to all. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Do we still need International Women's Day in 2025? 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A report has found the Voice referendum normalised racism and increased hostility toward First Nations People. 👉 sbs.com.au

5. Russia-Ukraine War:

   • The US has cut off satellite access to Ukraine. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump is 'strongly considering' sanctions on Russia to force a war deal. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine after Europe rushes to fill US defence gap. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Dutton vows to 'lobby' Trump on Ukraine if the Coalition wins the election. 👉 sbs.com.au

6. Law and Justice:

   • A man has died following an alleged home invasion and assault in Sydney’s west. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Alan Jones has been hit with a fresh charge from police relating to an alleged 11th victim. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Sweeping changes recommended for how sexual violence is handled by courts. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A call for restorative justice in sexual violence cases. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police failed to act above the line with data and phone taps. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

7. Shark Attack:

   • A woman was attacked by a shark at a beach in Sydney's south. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Woman felt 'strike' then 'excruciating pain' in shark attack at Sydney beach. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Space Exploration:

   • SpaceX loses control of Starship in second testing failure this year. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways in a crater on the moon. 👉 9news.com.au

9. Health:

   • A doctor who falsely claimed $400,000 from Medicare was found guilty of misconduct. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Trump 'strongly considering' sanctions on Russia to force war deal. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Arts and Entertainment:

    • Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife died of a virus. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sex worker drama Anora claims top prizes at Oscars. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Influential funk legend Roy Ayers has died. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Accidents and Disasters:

    • Train services delayed after bomb discovered in Paris. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A man drowns off popular beach in Melbourne’s south. 👉 7news.com.au

12. Business and Finance:

    • Labor is set for a budget boost thanks to higher tax take. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • What's happened to savings rates after RBA interest rate cut? 👉 abc.net.au

13. Sports News:

    • NRL players find out cyclone plans just hours before game. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Aussie ace usurps F1 prodigy in thrilling photo finish. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Hollywood Hawks down Swans in blockbuster AFL season opener. 👉 7news.com.au

14. Aviation Security Incident:

    • A teenager was charged after allegedly boarding a Jetstar plane with a shotgun at Avalon Airport. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Passenger tells of 'terrifying' moment teen allegedly boarded flight with gun. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • Security at regional airports under microscope after major security breach. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Other Crime:

    • A Seaton man has been freed from custody, and charges have been dropped, following another man’s death in an incident at Seaton. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Brothers doze off as they are jailed for murder of promising Perth basketballer. 👉 7news.com.au
    • X-ray shows diamond earrings swallowed by theft suspect during arrest. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Tourist found dead, covered in wounds inside Bali water tank. 👉 7news.com.au

16. Tasmanian News:

    • Animal welfare investigation launched into Tasmanian salmon farming. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • More than a million salmon dumped after ‘unprecedented’ mass mortality at Tasmanian fish farms. 👉 theguardian.com

17. Cost of Living:

    • Soaring costs are crippling businesses like Lorraine's. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Warning to Aussies over risk of $77 parking fine loophole: 'They will win'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

18. Sydney News:

    • Woman attacked by shark at beach in Sydney's south. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Social enterprise cafe gains loyal customer base in Sydney aged care home. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

19. Indigenous Australians:

    • Aboriginal communities in Bundjalung Country are preparing for more pain as Cyclone Alfred approaches. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. Automotive Industry:

    • The first examples of the updated 2025 Tesla Model Y have arrived in Australia. 👉 drive.com.au
    • Toyota is no longer interested in taking on the Kia Carnival in Australia. 👉 drive.com.au
    • How to protect your car from Cyclone Alfred flooding. 👉 drive.com.au

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