Australian News

1. Australian Federal Election:

   • Peter Dutton acknowledged a "mistake" in his campaign strategy, while Anthony Albanese is promising to provide free after-hours GP access via telehealth. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Albanese pledged a major election promise to allow Australians to access free after-hours and weekend GPs sessions via telehealth. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labour is pledging $204 million for free online GP appointments. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Dutton reaffirms his stance on using ‘one flag’ only. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Political heavyweights tip scales in Labor's favor. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The leaders debate nears as Albanese eyes history and Dutton begins seat blitz. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Early voting has commenced, with almost 3 million Australians already casting their votes. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A former MP is staging a comeback bid in a key marginal seat. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • There are five seats that could change the course of the election. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Women voters feel ignored by male politicians as voter priorities shift. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Alex Dyson's six-year fight to unseat Liberal MP. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The election promises Labor and the Coalition have made to win your vote. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Dutton urged respect for welcome to country but reaffirms stance on ‘one flag’ only. 👉 theguardian.com
   • There will be a $25 million investment in teaching students community languages. 👉 sbs.com.au

2. Pope Francis's Funeral:

   • World leaders and royals paid their respects at the funeral of Pope Francis. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Albanese offered a final tribute to Pope Francis as the pontiff was laid to rest. 👉 7news.com.au
   • World leaders joined huge crowds for Pope Francis' funeral. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Solemnity and anticipation among thousands queuing to say goodbye to Pope Francis. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The deep symbolism and rituals surrounding the death of a pope. 👉 abc.net.au
   • How Pope Francis responded when asked to apologise for the past. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The cardinal contenders who could emerge as the next pope. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Black smoke, no pope: What to look for during the conclave. 👉 abc.net.au
   • In pictures: Who attended Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City? 👉 abc.net.au

3. International Relations and Conflict:

   • Trump met with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis's funeral. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump delivers a pointed message to Putin after meeting Zelenskyy inside St Peter's Basilica. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Ukrainian 'special services agent' has been detained after a car blast killed a Russian general. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Families threaten to topple Netanyahu to 'save' Israeli hostages. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Accusations of Sexual Abuse:

   • Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her to Prince Andrew, dies. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies, aged 41. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • A 21-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed by a teenage girl in Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Man charged with murder after teenager allegedly shot at Newcastle beach carpark. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A drink driver was caught three times over the limit at a Macca's drive-through. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was allegedly ambushed and stabbed by a stranger during a morning jog. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The driver accused of hit-run crash that killed 84-year-old in Wembley released on bail. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man is fighting for his life after allegedly being struck on the head with a hammer. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A motorcycle rider dies after a crash with ute in Queensland’s Bundaberg region. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Harley-Davidson rider dies after crashing with ute. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Social Issues and Community:

   • What is 'ethical non-monogamy' and why are more Australians considering it? 👉 abc.net.au
   • Canberra families are being pushed to the brink due to the cost of living. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A $5000 water bill after a tree busts pipe. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Researcher's remarkable mission to honour forgotten diggers. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Anzac Day through the eyes of our youngest Australians. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Pro or anti-salmon? The debate is affecting both sides of the Huon community. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Environment and Nature:

   • Drones, AI and one long fence: Kangaroo Island’s war on a clawed predator that kills 1.5bn Australian animals a year. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Sacrificing sleep to search for bilbies under the stars. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NT government to tighten bail laws after shopkeeper fatally stabbed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The talk on the street in South Australia's most marginal seat. 👉 abc.net.au

8. Business and Economy:

   • Peter Dutton’s team has looted economic policies used to fight past wars – and it’s not working in 2025. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower, but China stands in the way. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Apple fined $890m and Meta $356m for breaching new EU laws. 👉 abc.net.au
   • US judge arrested by FBI for allegedly helping man evade immigration authorities. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Elon Musk’s DOGE has caused chaos. Now he's stepping back, what might come next? 👉 sbs.com.au
   • This might be WA's first act of "anti Elon Musk" vandalism. 👉 9news.com.au

9. Health and Wellbeing:

   • Labor pledges to invest $25 million in new language schools. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The one home maintenance check you should never ignore. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • COVID jabs were a resounding success but vaccines now face a growing threat. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Common diabetes drug could spark knee-pain breakthrough, study finds. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Researchers remarkable mission to honour forgotten diggers. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Doctors have issued a warning regarding growing threat vaccine. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Australian culture:

    • A sausage dog 'finally safe' after 17 months on island. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Valerie the dachshund is found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Election pamphlets may be 'annoying' but they tell a story of Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussies are warned of a 48-hour ‘speed fine trap’ as school holidays end. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • An aussie had to travel 6600km to get her hands on one of these 'creepy' little things. 👉 9news.com.au
    • What is it like when your country doesn't want you. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Sports News:

    • Melbourne attack: Woman charged with attempted murder of jogger. 👉 9news.com.au
    • De Minaur thrives at Madrid Open as Djokovic slumps again. 👉 abc.net.au
    • There was a wild match with three players binned. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Reynolds, McElhenney and Wrexham one step closer to ‘impossible dream’. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Single biggest investment' in WNBL sees big minimum wage increase. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Balta breaks silence as Tigers ripped for media circus. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • The special bond of Aussie twins who shot to global fame. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • McAvaney takes the lead for SBS’ coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • An Aussie Patterson second at Diamond League opener, Kennedy fifth on debut. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Other Australian News:

    • Unexpected humpback whale sighting sets off shark alarm at Sydney beach. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Stolen dog found ‘safe and well’. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Great white close to shore prompts closure of popular beaches. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Motorbike rider dies after crash with ute in Queensland’s Bundaberg region. 👉 7news.com.au
    • On the ground with Australia’s elite police negotiators. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Former treasury boss looking past logging to 'grow money on trees'. 👉 abc.net.au
    • As the final leaders' debate nears, here's what to know. 👉 abc.net.au

13. World News:

    • A massive explosion at Iranian port kills 14 and injures hundreds. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A Milwaukee judge who thwarted immigration officers was arrested by the FBI. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Gordon Brown makes criminal complaint against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge as US seeks death penalty. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • More police videos show early days of Gene Hackman investigation. 👉 9news.com.au

14. History:

    • Three volunteers stepped up for task they were told would kill them. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Enraged by his girlfriend's fly swat, policeman went on shooting rampage. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Election pamphlets may be 'annoying' but they tell a story of Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Retro house' celebrates outback town's mining history. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Technology:

    • Elon Musk to scale back at DOGE amid falling Tesla profits. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Australia's real estate industry has pumped $70 million into Homely, but is it playing fair? 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Some global businesses press pause as tariff uncertainties persist. 👉 sbs.com.au

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