Ipswich "dodged a bullet" as flooding peaked, but more rain is expected in Queensland and NSW. 👉abc.net.au
Heavy rainfall has eased, but flood warnings continue, particularly in northern NSW where properties have become islands. 👉abc.net.au
Emergency services are using high-tech equipment, including mega ambulances and drones, in flood-hit NSW. 👉abc.net.au
Thousands of calls for help were made as Alfred triggered flood emergencies; authorities are providing disaster recovery allowance information. 👉9news.com.au👉abc.net.au
A koala was among many animals rescued from cyclone-affected areas. 👉9news.com.au
A baby was born in a Tweed Heads hospital as Cyclone Alfred raged outside. 👉theguardian.com
Insurers are allegedly "ripping off" Australians, according to Anthony Albanese. 👉abc.net.au
Power outages in Qld and NSW have highlighted grid vulnerability, and batteries could fortify the grid. 👉abc.net.au
Some northern rivers residents are grappling with "no water, no phone or power" amid the floods. 👉theguardian.com
Brisbane recorded its heaviest rain since Cyclone Wanda. 👉abc.net.au
Authorities rescued a father after calling his daughter, and police rescued a woman trapped in her car in Queensland floodwaters. 👉9news.com.au👉9news.com.au
A former Olympian's family home was destroyed by Cyclone Alfred. 👉9now.nine.com.au
Political Matters:
Peter Dutton is accused of skipping AFP briefings on a caravan hoax to "stoke fear." 👉abc.net.au
Labor says Dutton was "conned" by the caravan hoax and is unfit for a national security role. 👉abc.net.au
Albanese and the Liberals canceled fundraising events after backlash over campaigning around the cyclone. 👉theguardian.com
Peter Dutton defended attending a Sydney fundraiser as the cyclone approached Queensland. 👉7news.com.au
Turnbull says Australia cannot self-censor to please Trump, reacting to personal attacks and criticising a "conga line of sycophants". 👉abc.net.au👉au.news.yahoo.com
Fears are rising that an intelligence report will remain buried as the election approaches. 👉abc.net.au
The cyclone may have blown Albanese’s election plans off course, giving him a chance to show the “common touch”. 👉theguardian.com
The cyclone blew away an April election; the article discusses when the federal election will now be held. 👉9news.com.au
A work-from-home debate is unfolding, which could become "dangerous territory" for politicians. 👉abc.net.au
The WA election result could shape Anthony Albanese's federal fortunes. 👉abc.net.au
Crime and Legal Matters:
Detectives charged 14 people in connection with Sydney antisemitic incidents. 👉abc.net.au
Police say a Dural caravan filled with explosives was a "fabricated terrorist plot" linked to organised crime. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
A police hunt is underway for an inmate who escaped an outback correctional centre. 👉abc.net.au
Bruce Lehrmann has switched lawyers ahead of his rape trial in Queensland. 👉7news.com.au
A prime suspect in the Adelaide classroom murder has died. 👉9news.com.au
A NT top cop has been given marching orders by the chief minister. 👉9news.com.au
Fisheries officers stung an alleged abalone poacher at a Melbourne pier. 👉9news.com.au
Alan Jones is expected to return to court after being slapped with a fresh assault charge. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Police have revealed details of fresh charges relating to a string of hate attacks across Sydney. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
A teenager has been charged over a series of home invasions and sexual assaults in Merrylands, Sydney. 👉7news.com.au
A prosecutor has withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of the Menendez brothers. 👉7news.com.au
Global Affairs:
Russia warns Australia that deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine would lead to "grave consequences". 👉abc.net.au
Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia for peace talks amid the Russia-Ukraine war. 👉abc.net.au
A former pro poker player, Star's CEO, has pulled off a stone-cold bluff. 👉abc.net.au
Elon Musk blames a Ukraine "massive cyberattack" for X outages. 👉abc.net.au
Food rations for Rohingya refugees have been cut to $9.50 a month after a Trump USAID freeze. 👉abc.net.au
A policeman known as 'Joe Ferrari' was found dead in a Thai prison. 👉abc.net.au
An oil tanker and cargo vessel collided off the UK coast, resulting in injuries. 👉abc.net.au
Syrian government loyalists are accused of executing civilians. 👉abc.net.au
Samoa's PM was told to 'get married' to receive proper advice. 👉abc.net.au
An oil tanker and cargo ship collided in the North Sea. 👉9news.com.au
Doctors declare Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia but remains hospitalized. 👉9news.com.au
Hundreds were forced to evacuate due to the Guatemala Volcano of Fire eruption. 👉9news.com.au
Mark Carney is set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister. 👉9news.com.au
A major search is underway for a student missing in the Caribbean island. 👉9news.com.au
Fighter jets intercepted a plane flying near Donald Trump's Florida estate. 👉9news.com.au
New attacks in Syria have Syrian-Australians calling for action. 👉sbs.com.au
Health and Wellbeing:
Richard Scolyer says his prognosis is "poor" after brain cancer returns and surgery is unsuccessful. 👉abc.net.au
Doctors say Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia. 👉abc.net.au
Qantas pilot treated after suffering chest pains on domestic flight. 👉9news.com.au
A new study suggests anti-inflammatories could reduce the risk of dementia. 👉9news.com.au
Business and Financial News:
US markets are being rocked by recession fears, causing the ASX to drop more than 1pc. 👉abc.net.au
Protests target Tesla showrooms as sales slump hits stock due to Elon Musk's politics. 👉abc.net.au
Hopes are fading for a Trump tariff exemption on Australia's steel and aluminium. 👉9news.com.au
A mining lease was cancelled for a "God's will" businessman after rent wasn't paid. 👉abc.net.au
Ontario slaps a 25% electricity tax increase on US