Australian News

1. Severe Weather in NSW:

   • Parts of NSW are experiencing "incredible" rainfalls, with some areas recording well over 200mm, leading to overnight evacuations and flood warnings, particularly in the mid-north coast and Hunter regions. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Over 30 schools will be closed due to the weather, and concerns are rising about potentially deadly flash floods in NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The intense rain has led to evacuation orders and 22 flood rescues, with people in Taree advised to seek shelter. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Almost 6,000 people were without power at the peak of weather-related outages in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Dozens of roads have been impacted by floodwaters. 👉 abc.net.au

2. Federal Politics and Election Aftermath:

   • The federal seat of Bradfield may undergo a recount due to the narrow margin between the Liberal and teal candidates, with the Independent Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sussan Ley and David Littleproud are working to reunite the Coalition as parties grapple with net-zero emissions and nuclear energy policies. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Liberal Senator Dave Sharma has called on the party to consider its ideological future after their recent federal defeat. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Advance Australia's director has responded to anonymous criticism from Liberals, attributing their election loss to their own failings. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Sussan Ley is mourning the death of her mother, Angela, just days after winning the leadership. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Economic Matters:

   • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to cut the cash rate, possibly worsening housing unaffordability. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Reserve Bank is tipped to cut the cash rate amid growing confidence that Australia's inflation is being tamed. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Victoria's budget will allocate a record $31 billion to public health. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A union is calling for the federal government to implement adult wages for young workers in retail, fast food, and pharmacy jobs. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. International Relations:

   • Anthony Albanese concluded his international tour in Singapore after meetings in Europe, including discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV in Rome. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albanese promised "more tanks are on their way" at meetings with Zelenskyy and EU leaders. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The European Union is pushing for stronger defence ties with Australia. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks "immediately" following a call with Putin. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Crime and Legal Matters:

   • A man was shot dead in a home in Condell Park, Sydney, with police investigating a potential link to another suspicious incident. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A farmhand has been found guilty of bludgeoning a neighbor to death and stealing his ute. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Accused murderer Erin Patterson's phone records are under scrutiny in court. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Charges have been laid against AGL over 'unsafe' lead exposure. 👉 abc.net.au
   • UN labels Queensland's tough youth crime laws 'incompatible' with child rights. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A farmhand found guilty of bludgeoning a neighbour to death and stealing his ute. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Health:

   • Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Health is set to receive an $11.1 billion boost in the Victorian budget, with pharmacist prescribing powers made permanent. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Volunteers are needed for the world's largest study into the risk factors behind eating disorders, which blight the lives of more than a million Australians. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

7. Social Issues:

   • New South Wales rental reforms have banned no-grounds evictions. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Concerns are raised over 'deathtrap' stairs in a bedroom. 👉 domain.com.au
   • A woman has died after an alleged domestic violence assault in inner Sydney. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Calls for a nationwide program to tackle gender-based violence in schools. 👉 sbs.com.au

8. Technology and Telecommunications:

   • Watchdog considering whether Telstra exaggerated its 99 per cent coverage claims. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Biometric data collected at schools for weeks before NSW Education was aware. 👉 9news.com.au

9. Environment and Nature:

   • Australian scientists recommend limits on urban beekeeping to protect native bees from introduced honeybees. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A call for rule change as Aussie beach problem spirals out of control: 'Cannot continue'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • As humpback migration season begins, not all whales will arrive unharmed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Dams empty, farmers sell livestock as southern NSW dries out. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Arts and Culture:

    • Nam Le wins book of the year at NSW Literary awards for 'passionate and bold' depiction of Vietnamese diaspora. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Get your Eurovision party started with SBS EuroPop! 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Prospector makes 'ripper' 90-year-old discovery in thick Aussie bush. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

11. Business and Industry:

    • Six new AusPost distribution sites announced for regional NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Sorry' Qantas could face $121m fine for sacking workers. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Trump tariffs, ore price cited as Tasmanian smelter announces 'limited operations'. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Sports News:

    • 'They've got obligations': Leniu, Latrell 'bans' slammed. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Koch 'eyeing off' top AFL job as key voices call for change. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au
    • Green tunes up for World Test Championship with match-winning County knock. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Gold medallist pleads guilty after prostitution bust. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

13. Other News:

    • An ultra-endurance athlete has become the fastest runner to cross Australia on foot. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A fibreglass cow was stolen in Melbourne. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Questions remain for family about Australian-born Jane Doe found in US. 👉 abc.net.au

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