Australian News

1. Politics and Elections:

   • Anthony Albanese states Australians should be given a clear idea of the coalition's offerings as a budget reply and election looms. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor is using a $150 power bill rebate at the centre of its fourth budget to spruik its economic credentials ahead of a federal election. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. Financial Matters:

   • The Finance Minister announced a further $2 billion in savings before Tuesday’s federal budget. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Labor is planning to expand its Help to Buy housing scheme. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Treasurer Jim Chalmers demands Coalition clarify proposal to slash NDIS. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albanese announces pledge to fully fund every public school in Australia. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australians will save an extra $150 on power bills thanks to Labor Government election promise. 👉 7news.com.au

3. Queensland Stadium Plan:

   • Queensland to announce third 2032 Olympic stadium plan in four years; question of whether this one will stick. 👉 theguardian.com

4. Bali Boat Accident:

   • An Australian woman died after a tourist boat capsized in rough seas off Bali. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Horrific new details emerge out of freak Bali snorkelling accident that killed Aussie woman as two other Aussie tourists suffer horrific burns. 👉 7news.com.au

5. Melbourne Shooting:

   • Police release CCTV footage of 'targeted' shooting on Melbourne street in Fawkner where a man was shot in the ankle. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 9news.com.au
   • Would-be assassins have lured a man to a Melbourne address under the pretense of requesting a quote for a trades job, Victoria Police allege. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Road Safety and Accidents:

   • A NSW Police car has crashed into a civilian car in Sydney’s southwest while chasing another vehicle. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A bizarre road rage attack unfolds on NSW street. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Tragic Events:

   • A toddler drowns in dam on property in north Victoria. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A teenager has died in hospital more than a week after he was stabbed in the head, with police now launching a murder investigation. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police are hoping CCTV footage of a brazen daylight shooting in a residential street will help them find the gunman. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A member of the public made the grim discovery of a woman’s body on a popular bikeway in a major city. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The body of a woman has been found on a busy bikeway in Brisbane‘s north. 👉 7news.com.au
   • An Aboriginal man has died in custody in Bathurst jail. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Brett Gardner and his family are mourning the death of son Miller. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Gaza Conflict:

   • Israel strikes major Gaza hospital as death toll passes 50,000. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Israel strikes Lebanon after rocket fire in heaviest exchange since truce with Hezbollah. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Pope Francis' Health:

   • Pope Francis makes first public appearance after five weeks in hospital. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Frail Pope Francis greets faithful after release from Rome hospital. 👉 7news.com.au

10. International Relations:

    • Canadian PM Mark Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to 'break' Canada. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • The US begins military strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Germany unlocks billions to supercharge military at a seismic moment for Europe. 👉 7news.com.au

11. Domestic Violence:

    • Fears for DV victims as accused police officers granted bail by colleagues. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Glamorous socialite spends night locked up after allegedly assaulting cop. 👉 7news.com.au

12. Environmental Issues:

    • Calls grow for total 4WD ban on Australian beaches over 'serious and widespread damage'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Footage shows coral bleaching on Ningaloo reef as Great Barrier Reef hit at the same time. 👉 theguardian.com

13. Health:

    • State tops global cardiac arrest survival rates. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Aussies urged to watch their drinks and mates overseas following the deaths of two teenage best friends has sparked a new initiative aimed at protecting young Aussies and school leavers. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Deadly disease overtakes COVID-19 as leading global infectious killer. 👉 9news.com.au

14. Social Trends:

    • Australians are urged to watch their drinks and mates overseas, as a campaign was launched after the tragic Laos poisonings. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Alcohol safety ads to target young Australian travellers amid push for answers over methanol deaths. 👉 theguardian.com
    • OnlyFans profits skyrocket as Aussie addiction spirals out of control. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Irina was told her twins died after birth. Decades later, she discovered it was part of a scheme. 👉 sbs.com.au

15. Legal and Justice:

    • More than 10,000 jobseeker payments may have been wrongfully reduced or cancelled, government says. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Police praised for 'composure' after crashing car into suspect in Paris. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Small Business:

    • A new Sydney restaurant opens with unconventional practices like no tipping and surcharges. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Aussie teen takes on council in a bid for safer cycling paths. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • A top exec wins council fight over $45m 'cocoon' home on stunning oceanfront site. 👉 domain.com.au

17. Local News:

    • Shark nets to come down at 51 beaches across NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A factory blaze triggers cross NSW-Queensland border response. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Sydney socialite Vanessa Jacobs refused bail for allegedly assaulting police officer after car crash. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Teens’ alleged risky act amid wild police chase from Logan to Gold Coast. 👉 7news.com.au

18. Formula 1:

    • Oscar Piastri has won the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Piastri tops perfect weekend with first win of the season. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Hamilton tossed from results over Ferrari blunder. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

19. More Weather:

    • More flooding and intense storms heading to inland Australia. 👉 9news.com.au
    • The cyclone blew away an April election, so when will it be held now. 👉 9news.com.au
    • NSW towns centimetres from major flooding due to Alfred, data shows. 👉 abc.net.au

20. AFL:

    • Hird's reality check for star after 'unacceptable' snub. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Pressure comes for ‘scared’ West Coast’s role in Harley Reid struggle. 👉 7news.com.au

21. Other Sport:

    • Aussies go 1-2 in high jump at indoor world championships. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Manly's big win soured as prop suffers season-ending blow. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 'Class act': Delly gives NBL finals MVP to victorious Hawks opponent. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussie champs 'enlightened' by NBA star's pre-game message. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

22. NRL:

    • Ciraldo to seek clarity over 'spirit of the game' call. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Munster challenges for unwanted tag after 'one-man war'. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

23. World Politics:

    • Protests erupt in Türkiye as top presidential challenger detained. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Expelled South African ambassador says US sanction a 'badge of dignity'. 👉 abc.net.au
    • President vs judge: Deportations test Donald Trump's respect for law. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Canadian prime minister announces snap election. 👉 9news.com.au

24. Automotive:

    • The state where more people are learning to drive manual than anywhere else. 👉 drive.com.au
    • 2025 Cupra Born VZ: EV hot hatch delayed for Australia. 👉 7news.com.au
    • 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 price and specs: Price hike for flagship pickup. 👉 7news.com.au

25. Royal Family:

    • Prince William wears battle gear while visiting troops in eastern Europe. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Rap legend wants to broker peace between William and Harry. 👉 7news.com.au

26. The Arts:

    • Why artist was rejected from Freo art event over sculpture. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Sex worker drama Anora claims top prizes at Oscars. 👉 7news.com.au

27. Long reads:

    • A librarian and yacht captain run away together in epic love story. 👉 7news.com.au
    • What I learnt from four months' conversations with a killer. 👉 abc.net.au

28. Marketing:

    • The rise of 'deinfluencing': Why consumers are turning away from traditional endorsements. 👉 abc.net.au

29. Crime:

    • Man charged after Sydney father found dead on rural property. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Police investigate online threats against Sydney mosques. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Police release CCTV footage of targeted shooting on Melbourne street. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Man lured to site of brazen daylight shooting on Melbourne street. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Armed man still on run after daylight shooting. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

30. Cybercrime:

    • Australia's social media rules deemed 'digital trade barriers'. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • How much information are the smart speakers in your home absorbing? 👉 sbs.com.au

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