Australian News

1. US Storms and Weather:

   • A monster storm across the US has caused at least 26 deaths and widespread destruction. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Sydney is experiencing a severe mid-March heatwave, with temperatures reaching 28 degrees before sunrise. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Multiple states are set to experience soaring temperatures as a heatwave hits. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A fire is burning out-of-control near homes in Melbourne's east. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Homes destroyed as out-of-control bushfire ravages Melbourne’s east. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Federal Politics and International Relations:

   • The Prime Minister is open to considering requests to support peace in Ukraine. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Albanese invokes 'Team Australia' in pitch to buy local after Trump tariffs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese joins ‘coalition of the willing’ talks with Starmer and Zelenskyy. 👉 theguardian.com
   • US President Donald Trump orders military strikes against Houthis in Yemen. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Trump Administration and Tariffs:

   • Trump is reportedly considering strict visa and travel bans on 43 countries. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US Secretary of State says South Africa's ambassador is 'no longer welcome' in the US. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump threatens EU with tariffs on alcohol, including wine and champagne. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia will not revise critical minerals-for-tariffs exemption deal rejected by Trump administration. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A rural cafe imposes 'tariffs' on US produce in Ukraine solidarity. 👉 abc.net.au
   • How hard Trump's tariffs will hit the Australian economy. 👉 9news.com.au

4. Health and Wellbeing:

   • Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year, and an Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Fears vaccine scepticism fuelling US measles outbreak could be contagious for Australia. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • High demand caused Ambulance Victoria to issue a rare alert over 'exceptionally' high demand. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Measles alerts have been issued in Victoria and NSW due to cases linked to Bali travel. 👉 7news.com.au

5. Violence Against Women:

   • Rallies call for more government funding to end violence against women. 👉 abc.net.au
   • National emergency urged for deadly attacks on women as rallies are held across Australia. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Leaders criticised over absence from domestic violence rallies as hundreds urge more action. 👉 sbs.com.au

6. Crime and Justice:

   • Police scouring Brisbane River for man in his 20s. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man, 20, was shot in the shoulder during a midnight attack south of Brisbane. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was ambushed and allegedly stabbed to death by a machete-wielding group in Melbourne. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Three people remain in custody ahead of forensic exam of man's body found at Sydney paddock. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was slashed with a machete for car keys. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police identify body discovered buried in paddock in Glenorie. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Economics and Finance:

   • Victoria tips from 'giver' to 'taker' in GST carve-up with $3.7b boon. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Victoria tips from 'giver' to 'taker' in GST carve-up with $3.7b boon. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Albanese says 'buy local' as US commerce chief criticises Australia in tariffs defence. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Billions in cost-of-living relief coming in matter of weeks. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Sports News:

   • Piastri pipped by teammate in dramatic F1 qualifying. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Coaches defend incident after young Bulldog cops horrific knee to the head. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Former Wallabies captain jailed for two years. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
   • Heartbreak for Fowler in League Cup final as Kerr's return draws closer. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Swiatek booed after ugly incident with ball kid at Indian Wells. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Mary Fowler’s dream crushed in heartbreaking blow as Manchester City lost to Chelsea in the League Cup final. 👉 7news.com.au

9. Cyclones and Weather Events:

   • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has resulted in mass blackouts and multiple rescues across Qld and northern NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • From sterilising baby bottles to charging laptops, some Australians powered through Cyclone Alfred using EV batteries. 👉 theguardian.com

10. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Welcome to Dunghutti Country: Price event cancelled after Aboriginal people denied entry. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Victoria slammed for betraying Aboriginal community with 'knee-jerk' bail laws. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Social Issues:

    • A US influencer apologises for snatching a baby wombat from its mother. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NSW police say off-duty officers’ shouts of ‘Allahu Akbar boom’ after dispute with Muslim man were ‘banter between friends’. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Widespread belief about speed limits on Aussie roads busted: 'People don’t realise'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

12. Arts and Culture:

    • In 2008, police raided a commune in France, which inspired this spy novel. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Donatella Versace makes major announcment about brand's future. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • 'Scummy revolutionaries' or 'language activists'? How Kneecap is bringing Irish back. 👉 sbs.com.au

13. Technology and Innovation:

    • Why climate change is impacting more than just our physical environment. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • The eyewatering figure tech giants are making off Australians. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Australian universities are facing scrutiny from the Trump administration regarding US funding, raising concerns over potential foreign interference. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Accidents and Disasters:

    • Two dead after car drives into crowd in Germany. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Popular beach remains closed as search continues for man who went missing while snorkeling. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A man was injured in a midnight shooting while walking on Logan Rd at Underwood in southeast Queensland. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A motorcyclist has died after he was thrown from his bike in a violent crash in NSW north. 👉 7news.com.au

15. Retail and Consumer News:

    • It's been a bad year for retail. Is the Aussie mall dead? 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Man wins lawsuit against cinema chain for too many pre-film ads. 👉 7news.com.au

16. Formula 1 and Racing:

    • Piastri and Norris free to race as McLaren prepares for season-long battle. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Piastri pipped by teammate in dramatic F1 qualifying. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • The 16-year-old Melburnian on the road to F1 stardom. 👉 drive.com.au

17. Housing and Real Estate:

    • Top exec wins council fight over $45m 'cocoon' home on stunning oceanfront site. 👉 domain.com.au
    • The most popular suburbs for home buyers. 👉 domain.com.au

18. Animals and Wildlife:

    • The breeding season is saved for Queensland’s bum-breathing turtles. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A US influencer apologises for snatching baby wombat. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 'Barbaric devices': outrage over steel-jawed cat traps. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

19. US Politics:

    • 'World's most powerful company' pays Trump a $158 billion 'protection fee'. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Trump's love for crypto heralds a new era, and Australia may be forced to follow. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • 'Extremely concerned': Fears more Australian industries are in Trump's tariff crosshairs. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. Technology:

    • 'It's debilitating': How Dr Google can make you sick. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A sinister find above garage door prompts warning over 'active' threat to Aussie homes. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

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