Australian News

1. Fatal Incidents:

   • A woman died after falling 80 meters down Mapleton waterfall on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A woman died in Yarrawonga, Victoria, after being hit by a car following an altercation. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A motorbike rider died in a crash at Belanglo State Forest. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A man drowned off the coast of Cape Schanck on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man was fatally stabbed during a fight in Melbourne. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Six people died after a plane crashed into the sea in Thailand. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • A man has been charged with murder after a teenager was allegedly shot at a Newcastle beach carpark. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Sydney aged care employee was charged with sexually assaulting elderly residents. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • An FBI investigation led to the arrest of a judge accused of obstructing an immigration arrest. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty as prosecutors sought the death penalty in his case. 👉 7news.com.au
   • George Santos was jailed for more than seven years after lying about almost everything before getting elected. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing a CEO in NYC. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Sydney aged care employee was charged with sexually assaulting elderly residents. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

3. Australian Federal Election 2025:

   • Pollsters say the Coalition is facing an 'electoral crisis' among a key demographic. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Labor promises to invest $25 million in teaching students community languages. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Working from home is a significant issue for voters in the upcoming election. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Early voting has begun for the Australian Federal Election. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The election promises Labor and the Coalition have made to win your vote. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Albanese and Dutton have been actively campaigning. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Peter Dutton faces a tight race in his seat of Dickson, with a change in preference flows potentially endangering his re-election. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The Australian Prime Minister will celebrate Australia's multiculturalism and promise to help diaspora children become more fluent in languages other than English. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor pledges to set up a strategic reserve of critical minerals. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Electric vehicle groups are 'extremely disappointed' following Dutton's tax break backflip. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Analysis of the Australian election campaign quiz – week four. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Rural voters want a national plan that considers the millions of people living outside cities, with a new poll predicting a political shake up in the bush. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Most voters can't name a life-improving election policy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Peter Dutton's unpopularity is driving a continued fall in support for the coalition, polling suggests, amid questions over the opposition's electoral strategy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. Global Politics and Events:

   • A senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed in a car explosion near Moscow. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Dignitaries, including Trump and Zelenskyy, converged on Rome for Pope Francis' funeral. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Pope Francis' funeral details are announced. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks an end to the war in Ukraine. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump is reportedly scaling back at DOGE amid falling Tesla profits. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Three volunteers stepped up for a task they were told would kill them. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Russia unleashes deadliest assault on Ukrainian capital in months. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Student killed, three others injured in French school stabbing. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A teenager has been charged with arson after a US fire forced the evacuation of 5,000 people. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Anzac Day Commemorations:

   • Anzac Day services were held across Australia. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Anzac Day dawn services were disrupted by booing. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Melbourne Storm apologizes after reversing the decision to scrap Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremony. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A 102-year-old WWII veteran reflected on his 'marvellous' return home. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Welcome to Country booed by neo-Nazis at Melbourne Dawn Service. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Aunty Joy Murphy was due to perform a Welcome to Country before the game, but NRL club scraps Welcome to Country moments before Anzac Day clash. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Sports News:

   • Latrell Mitchell 'in serious trouble' for dangerous ‘spear’ hit. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Steele Sidebottom trumps Daicos brothers for Anzac Medal. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Melbourne Storm apologizes after reversing the decision to scrap Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremony. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Crows star caught on camera delivering ‘left uppercut’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Storm defend Mitchell as Rabbitohs star faces ban. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Bulldogs star laments 'the way the game is going' as NRL hands down bans. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Jack Crisp’s record consecutive games streak almost derailed by secret injury. 👉 7news.com.au
   • McAvaney takes the lead for SBS’ coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Essendon suffer dramatic power outage during tense Anzac Day clash. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Automotive Industry News:

   • The 2025 Mazda CX-90 gets cheaper, with prices cut by up to $7800. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Leapmotor wants to be among top three Chinese EV brands everywhere. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The CarExpert team shares their favorite reveals from the Shanghai motor show. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Amazon founder launches back-to-basics EV ute that transforms into an SUV. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The EU may scrap China's car tariffs. 👉 drive.com.au
   • The Coalition vow to end EV lease discount may inflate prices $15K. 👉 abc.net.au

8. Health and Medical News:

   • Concerns grow over animal-to-human transmission of deadly melioidosis bacteria. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A common diabetes drug could spark a knee-pain breakthrough. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Pet owners consider class action over osteoarthritis drug. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Lifestyle and Culture:

   • A Sydney woman who sold a cartoon cat T-shirt told to pay US$100,000 in Grumpy Cat copyright case. 👉 theguardian.com
   • OASIS reveals support act for highly anticipated world tour. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • An Aussie had to travel 6600km to get her hands on one of these 'creepy' little things. 👉 9news.com.au

10. Animal Related News:

    • Valerie the dachshund is found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
    • Beachgoer stumbles upon rarely-seen creature during 'stunning walk'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Australia's cat dilemma: What’s behind the debate on shelter stays and pet management?. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • An Aussie tradie finds 'cooked' snake in switchboard of home after emergency call-out. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Three volunteers stepped up for task they were told would kill them. 👉 9news.com.au

11. Domestic Violence:

    • The alleged killer of Audrey Griffin had been released from jail months ago and had a history of domestic violence charges. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A mother whose teenage daughter was allegedly murdered on a night out has called on the community to unite against gendered violence. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • The Coalition focuses on domestic violence policies. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Amid a reckoning on domestic violence, does Australia’s piecemeal approach need a national police strategy? 👉 theguardian.com

12. Aged Care:

    • Sydney aged care employee charged with sexual assault of residents. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

13. Financial News:

    • Apple fined $890m and Meta $356m for breaching new EU laws. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower, but China stands in the way. 👉 abc.net.au
    • China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Billionaire Gina Rinehart pushes for massive hike in defence budget. 👉 9news.com.au

14. Environmental News:

    • National Park camping costs to rise in major change to boost consistency, tackle ghost bookings. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Peter Dutton says he is not a scientist when asked about climate change. 👉 theguardian.com

15. Arts and Culture News:

    • A new film will help queer kids and their families. 👉 abc.net.au
    • What the film Conclave gets right (and wrong) about electing a new pope. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Animal Welfare:

    • Tragic scene on Aussie roadside prompts urgent plea: 'Happens so often'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • An explosion cost Paul's leg in Afghanistan. That was 'easy' compared to what came next. 👉 sbs.com.au

17. Mental Health:

    • Parent wants better mental health care for kids in 'missing middle'. 👉 abc.net.au

18. Housing:

    • Australia's real estate industry has pumped $70 million into Homely, but is it playing fair?. 👉 sbs.com.au

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