Australian News

1. NSW Flooding:

   • Thousands of residents are isolated due to record flooding in NSW, with 16,000 people affected. 👉 abc.net.au
   • NSW SES has made 118 rescues as dozens remain trapped by floodwaters, with an evacuate now warning issued for Redbank. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Crews rescued a baby from a second storey in Taree. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The ADF is expected to help with rescues on the Mid North Coast soon. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Floodwaters are rising to a level 'never seen before', with hundreds of people already rescued, including some who drove into floodwater. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Coalition Split:

   • The Nationals have ended their decades-long coalition with the Liberals, citing disagreements over nuclear policy and regional funding. 👉 abc.net.au
   • John Howard has criticised the Nationals' decision to split from the Liberals, calling it a "stupid move," while Sussan Ley states the Liberal party's door 'remains open'. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Senior Liberals fear the Coalition split may damage the party, but others see a silver lining. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The Coalition split changes federal parliament with Sussan Ley facing challenges. 👉 abc.net.au

3. Sydney Transport Disruptions:

   • Sydney commuters experienced major train delays due to a power cable outage, with a fare-free day announced. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

4. Federal Politics:

   • Nationals MPs have made a 'big sacrifice' to split from the Liberals. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Independent Nicolette Boele is leading in the traditionally Liberal seat of Bradfield. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Paul Erickson, the architect of Labor's election win, is set to reveal the victory path. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The Prime Minister is expected to announce more tanks are on the way for Ukraine after meetings with Zelenskyy and the EU. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albanese returns to Australia after a whirlwind international trip. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Financial News:

   • The RBA has cut interest rates below 4% for the first time in two years, reducing the cash rate to 3.85%. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia's Big Four banks have announced they will pass on the interest rate cut to borrowers. 👉 9news.com.au

6. World Affairs:

   • The UK has suspended free trade talks with Israel over Gaza and announced sanctions over West Bank settlers. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The UN warns that babies in Gaza face food shortages, with 14,000 at risk of death within days. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump claims Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin immediately. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia joins a coalition of countries accusing Israel of politicising aid to Gaza. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Taiwan's leader has called for dialogue and peace with China. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Pacific must not become a ‘military zone’ amid the rise of China, New Zealand’s deputy PM warns. 👉 theguardian.com

7. Legal Matters:

   • Erin Patterson's lawyers suggest phone records don't prove her movements in the mushroom case. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Erin Patterson's phone was recorded near death cap mushroom spots, the court was told. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal rationale was found to be 'brazen' by the court. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The alleged killer cop's case progresses after months of delay. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Good character references restricted in rape cases. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police are expected to seek a court order to progress their investigation in the case of a grandmother accused of killing her two young grandsons. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

8. Health:

   • A report reveals new health risks faced by the first digital native generation. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Three months and 50 tests later, an 11-year-old discovers what made her sick 'by chance'. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Domestic Affairs:

   • NSW prison population booms to highest level in five years. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A woman dies after an alleged domestic violence assault by her son in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au

10. Arts and Entertainment:

    • Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
    • Nam Le wins a major literary award, 16 years after winning for The Boat. 👉 abc.net.au
    • JJ Abrams brings 70s B-movie flair to this new cop procedural series. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Sports News:

    • Broncos star Reece Walsh explains why he punched a friend in the face for social media. 👉 abc.net.au
    • American rugby player Alev Kelter receives a three-game ban for stamping on a Wallaroo's head. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussies keep Roland Garros dream alive in French Open qualifying. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Postecoglou puts Spurs first ahead of Europa League final. 👉 abc.net.au
    • British climber breaks own record by scaling Mount Everest for the 19th time. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Other News:

    • Parks service to focus on feral horse reproduction as population drops. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Old silos are being transformed into luxury accommodation, providing new income streams for farmers. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Outback sewing classes help migrants learn English and find friendship. 👉 abc.net.au
    • After a decade of fasting and fundraising, a Jain temple takes shape in Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Years of effort sees WA woman locked in for New York Marathon. 👉 abc.net.au
    • New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays. 👉 theguardian.com
    • New study suggests even if the world meets its climate targets it may not be enough to save the planet's ice sheets. 👉 9news.com.au

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