Australian News

1. Fatal Shooting in Melbourne:

   • Police shot and killed a man armed with a knife in Footscray, Melbourne, after he charged at them. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

2. Cyclone Errol Threatens Kimberley Coast:

   • Residents on the Kimberley Coast are bracing for Cyclone Errol, expected to make landfall with wind gusts up to 140km/h. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

3. Sydney Crime:

   • An 83-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in her Sydney home. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly kidnapped and later found dead in a burning car in Beverly Hills, Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • Two more teenagers have been charged in connection with an alleged Marrickville stabbing and home invasion. 👉 7news.com.au

4. Australia's Federal Election:

   • The Australian Labor party sent a team to the UK to study Keir Starmer’s successful election campaign. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The federal election campaign has seen a war of words erupt over a $180b tax break for investors. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Peter Dutton's coalition is in need of a "historic turnaround" to win the election as its primary vote plumbs new depths, YouGov polling shows. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A federal election tracker is monitoring the campaign movements of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A father has set up a tent outside Anthony Albanese’s new home in a bid to send a stern message to the Prime Minister, as the housing crisis continues to worsen. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Anthony Albanese says US’s retreat on foreign aid and climate is reshaping world order. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Peter Dutton insists he ‘believes in climate change’ after refusing to say if impacts of global heating worsening. 👉 theguardian.com
   • More multilingual staff to be deployed to reduce 'high levels' of informal votes. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Climate Change and Environment:

   • Climate change has barely rated a mention this election, but in the Torres Strait it's an urgent priority. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Insurance risk data shows climate change threatens home ownership, with one town serving as a 'canary in the coal mine'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Scientists invite opposition leader to 'have a chat' after his evasive climate comments. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Housing Market:

   • Australia's growing renter population fear homeownership is out of reach. 👉 abc.net.au
     • A study finds most investment properties sold within two years of being rented. 👉 abc.net.au
     • Ballooning rents outpace wages in every region and all but one capital city. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Voters unhappy negative gearing, stamp duty not on horizon this election. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Young Aussie's housing fear as fifth capital city hits $1m median property price. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Housing fears intensify as fifth capital city hits $1m median property price. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

7. World Affairs:

   • The sole Australian who made Time magazine's most influential people of 2025. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • An image of Gazan boy who lost both arms selected as press photo of the year. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'World's coolest dictator' meets Trump after jailing US deportees. 👉 abc.net.au
   • New evidence 'challenges theories on the origin of water on Earth'. 👉 9news.com.au
   • California judge set to decide if Menendez brothers deserve reduced sentences. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Person who hijacked small passenger plane in Belize dead, plane lands safely. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Researchers discover 'hints' of potential for life on a far planet. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Trump administration escalates its crackdown on US universities. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Two people have been killed and four injured during a shooting at Florida State University. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Tax and Tariffs:

   • Dutton's tax 'aspiration' is his most radical idea since nuclear power. 👉 abc.net.au
   • What the two major parties' new tax proposals would mean for you. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Chinese AI-generated videos poke fun at Trump's tariffs. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Market meltdowns may have been a trial run, insiders warn. 👉 abc.net.au
   • E-commerce giants Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs. 👉 9news.com.au

9. Politics and Government:

   • Labor accused of being 'sneaky' over request for Indonesia air base briefing. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The four words that knocked Peter Dutton's path to power off course. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Peter Dutton denies he 'verballed' Indonesian president over reported Russian military links. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia's 'fat and unprepared' budget not helped by 'hold my beer' election. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Health:

    • Sunseekers are being warned of a toxic micro-algae milkshake across this Australian coastline. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Popular Easter treats can be deadly for pets, vets warn. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • People are 'microdosing' weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Easter Holiday Information:

    • Double demerit points are in force across Australia this Easter. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • When and where do Easter double demerits apply?. 👉 abc.net.au
    • What's the weather like this Easter long weekend? Here's what to expect in your city. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • When shops will be open and closed today and over Easter weekend. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au

12. Business and Economy:

    • Australia's unemployment rate picks up slightly in March, to 4.1pc. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australian share market closes higher following jobs data. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The five Australian industries most likely to outsource jobs. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Swedish teen charged in Sydney with organising contract killings online. 👉 abc.net.au
    • HESTA won't process super contributions, regular withdraws, investment switches and insurance claims until June, due to a system changeover. 👉 abc.net.au

13. Sports News:

    • Magpies hand Lions first defeat of the year with Gabba domination. 👉 abc.net.au
    • New Zealand's Blues overpower Tahs in sopping Super Rugby Champions final. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Dragons claim big scalp in 'bizarre game of rugby league'. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Demons coach axes two stars amid winless start. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Gallen signs on to SBW grudge match 'a long time' in the making. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Scans confirm devastating Mary Fowler injury blow. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Star banned for 'touching of an intimate area' on rival. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

14. AFL:

    • Collingwood chaos after game as much-loved winner vanishes. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Scary Nick Daicos sign emerges in thumping win over AFL premiers. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Lachie Neale drops explosive AFL truth bomb after ‘horrific’ act. 👉 7news.com.au
    • $1 million St Kilda gun set for more surgery. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

15. Technology and Social Media:

    • Social media says hot cross buns are good pre-workout food. Is it true?. 👉 abc.net.au
    • You can't trust everything you read online. Here's how to spot misinformation. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • How one man created 6 million Wikipedia articles, and why he stopped. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Legal and Justice System:

    • Boxer's bid for freedom after breaking referee's jaw. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 'Greedy, narcissistic woman' who dismembered neighbour denied appeal. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Cult leader eyes deal over child grooming claims. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A close Australian neighbour is open to military drills with China. 👉 abc.net.au
    • An appeal hearing date set for former NSW Police officer who avoided jail over taser death. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Jacinta Price denies 'Make Australia Great Again' remark, Peter Dutton deflects. 👉 9news.com.au

17. Marine and Weather:

    • Three rescued after boat capsizes off Gold Coast beach. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
    • Farms 'full of life' after quenching rains in north-west NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Call for safety improvements at Australia's deadliest coastal entrance. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Easter weather brings a cyclone, swells and temperature whiplash. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Tropical Cyclone Errol expected to intensify off northwest WA coast. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Near perfect conditions for winter crops after rain in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au

18. Transportation Incidents:

    • Helicopter crashes at airport in Melbourne's south-east. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Two injured in high-speed crash that sends car flying into Sydney house. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Video appears to show seatbelt coming undone on Easter Show ride. 👉 9news.com.au

19. Entertainment Industry:

    • Probe into star's sudden death in China at 28. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Fyre Fest 2 on the verge of sizzling out in repeat of embarrassing fail. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Luxe Listings company folds amid fiery co-creator feud. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Oasis reveals support act for highly anticipated world tour. [9now.nine.com.au](👉 9now.nine.com.au

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