Australian News

1. Federal Election 2025:

   • The Coalition has announced a $750 million community safety package with stronger laws against organised crime, including a trial of a child sex offender register. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor is promising to protect penalty rates if re-elected. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Political leaders are making last-minute efforts to connect with voters, including Gen Z, through platforms like Fortnite, OnlyFans, and train chats. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • There are concerns about the influence of fake accounts and bots on social media discussions related to the election. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Peter Dutton's plan to introduce new “post and boast” social media laws as part of a $750m pledge into crime prevention. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Early voting is set to open, with leaders making final appeals for support. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A new poll indicates a close race, with Labor having a slight lead. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Campaigning pauses as political leaders celebrate Easter. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for public servants to prepare for a hung parliament. 👉 7news.com.au

2. International Relations:

   • Russia has warned Australia over concerns about a potential Russian air base in Indonesia, stating that Australia has "no cards" to play. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Richard Marles dismisses a report of Russia seeking an Indonesian airbase as completely false. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Australia is advocating for Melbourne man, Oscar Jenkins, charged by Russia for fighting with Ukraine. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Anthony Albanese insists Australia 'has not abandoned' Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins facing 15-year jail term in Russia. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Easter ceasefire. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia trying to create 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Putin declares 'Easter truce', but Ukraine says it is still under attack. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Accidents and Disasters:

   • A 9-year-old boy died after becoming trapped between rocks at South West Rocks, NSW. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A woman has died after being hit by a ute in Nowra, NSW on Easter Sunday. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Three people were injured in a boat collision off Russell Island, Queensland. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A woman is in critical condition after allegedly attempting to gatecrash a 21st birthday party in Barwon Heads. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Car driven into Melbourne restaurant and set alight. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Motorbike rider and their passenger killed in crash on Melbourne street. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Two people have died in a horror Easter Sunday crash while riding an allegedly stolen motorbike. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. Crime and Justice:

   • A man has been charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Nowra, NSW. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A father-of-six was fatally stabbed on Melbourne's Chapel Street. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Family demands justice after Bankstown woman kidnapped, murdered. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A man has been charged after allegedly hiding in a backyard shed after police chase. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Fugitive found in backyard shed after shots fired by cops at stolen Audi. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Police use capsicum spray after 40-person brawl erupts in park. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man has been charged after allegedly deliberately driving at a couple in Riverine Park, Sydney. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The fiancee of a father-of-six who was killed in a shocking Easter Sunday stabbing has revealed his final words to her. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

5. Formula 1:

   • Oscar Piastri becomes the first Australian to lead Formula 1 drivers' championship in 15 years after winning Saudia Arabian Grand Prix. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Piastri storms to Saudi Arabian F1 GP win and now leads title race. 👉 theguardian.com
   • First-lap move on angry rival catapults Piastri into F1 championship lead. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Cost of Living:

   • Some simple pleasures many Australians have taken for granted now feel like luxuries due to the cost of living. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Voters in Boothby, a relatively wealthy electorate, are still concerned about the cost of living. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Economists sound the alarm as leaders sweeten election campaign with pricey promises. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Australians pay $84 a month for their internet. Why so expensive, and what can be done to lower the cost? 👉 theguardian.com
   • Even the Easter Bunny can’t hide from high cost of living. 👉 7news.com.au

7. World Affairs:

   • Israel releases details of review into Gaza medic killings, citing 'poor night visibility' as a factor. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Christians criticise Israeli police for actions in Jerusalem over Easter. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands of trans rights supporters rally in Central London. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Men marry their 'seventh' wife in 3000-people mass wedding. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Israeli deputy commander fired over killing of 15 Palestinian medics. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump-aligned court turns on each other over mass deportations. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Lion snatches and kills 14-year-old girl outside Kenyan national park. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Man who fatally shot 23 at Texas Walmart set to plead guilty to murder. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The US Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Thousands rally in UK against 'biological sex' ruling on legal definition of womanhood. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'If I die, I want a loud death': Gazan photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israeli strike. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Russia retakes more Ukrainian territory as Trump signals US could quit peace talks. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Health:

   • Study finds rising temperatures pose a mental health burden. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Why so many Australians suffer from vitamin D deficiency in a sunburnt country. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Pathological demand avoidance: The autism profile growing in recognition. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'Practices like ours are dying': why GPs aren’t celebrating Medicare’s record investment. 👉 theguardian.com

9. Indigenous Affairs:

   • Faced with extremes, the Spinifex People are being pushed to the limit. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A new wave of Indigenous businesses are failing to meet full potential due to challenges around access to capital, a lack of culturally safe support and entrenched racism. 👉 abc.net.au
   • On a dark night, Brenton left his dad's home and was never seen again. 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Our opinion doesn't matter": These Australians say voting process feels dehumanising. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Jacinta Price says she wants efficient government spending. Her sights only seem set on Indigenous Affairs. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Climate change has barely rated a mention this election. In the Torres Strait it's an urgent priority. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Arts and Culture:

    • Old baby cake: the Sydney patisserie that has gone viral on Chinese social media. 👉 theguardian.com
    • The Simpsons are no longer 'ordinary', but the show's been extended. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A yacht rock cover band thought they'd see no interest. They were wrong. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A sparky, a therapist and a rich kid walk into the Sydney Comedy Festival. 👉 abc.net.au
    • When Marlon Williams started writing in Māori, his music shifted. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sick of paying for streaming services? These films and TV series are free. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Oasis reveals support act for highly anticipated world tour. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • The one home maintenance check you should never ignore. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

11. AFL:

    • Police are investigating a fan's ugly act towards Port star. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Bulldogs win but fear 'the worst' as Darcy suffers suspected ACL injury. 👉 abc.net.au
    • AFL fan removed by police after throwing object at Aliir. 👉 abc.net.au -$1 million St Kilda gun set for more surgery. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

12. Other Sporting News:

    • Gallen signs on to SBW grudge match 'a long time' in the making. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Star banned for 'touching of an intimate area' on rival. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Walsh in doubt for Origin I after suffering knee injury in Broncos' loss. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Knights deliver 'horror show' in hammering by Sharks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Giants 'in shock' after Arsenal 'masterpiece'. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Resilient Lee rallies after LA Championship meltdown. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Carpenter a step closer to elusive title after 'strange' battle against Matildas teammates. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The NBA playoffs are here and one of the league's most bitter feuds is back. 👉 abc.net.au
    • How to watch 2025 World Athletics Championships LIVE on SBS. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Probe into star's sudden death in China at 28. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

13. Small Business:

    • Small businesses feel the pinch amid busy Easter period. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Politically connected cybersecurity firm liquidated after winning contract. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Coalition's tax-free lunch policy sidelined, mentioned just once in campaign. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Environment and Climate:

    • Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions. 👉 theguardian.com
    • CFA volunteers were ready for fire season, but not for a 100m fire tornado. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'I was a basher and a burner': How a farmer switched his outlook. [abc.net.au](👉 abc.net.

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