Australian News

1. Childcare Investigation:

   • Concerns raised over the safety of children in childcare centres following allegations of sexual abuse. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Some childcare centres in the Northern Territory are reportedly hiring staff without conducting reference checks. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman expressed her concerns and uncertainty about her time working alongside an accused childcare sex offender. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A for-profit childcare operator is facing scrutiny from super funds following allegations of sexual abuse. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Calls for system to be fixed, after allegations of abuse prompt distress and outrage. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australia's childcare rating system labelled 'a joke' as failing centres stay open for years. 👉 abc.net.au
   • An ACT child safety practice is being considered to help improve national standards. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Concerns over Australia's childcare system. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Education minister flags new powers to tackle childcare sector problems. 👉 sbs.com.au

2. Julian McMahon's Death:

   • Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in "Nip/Tuck," "Charmed," and the "Fantastic Four" movies, has passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • "The Surfer" red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2024 in Cannes, France. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue:

   • Police are investigating an arson attack at an East Melbourne synagogue, which occurred while 20 people were inside. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Allan condemns ‘cowards’ after suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue with 20 people inside. 👉 theguardian.com

4. US Politics and Relations:

   • Albanese to champion 'Australian independence' within US alliance. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Amid global trade uncertainty, the PM has shifted his language on the US alliance. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will remake the US in three major ways. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The US Senate passes Trump's 'big beautiful bill' by narrow margin. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Penny Wong says Donald Trump is 'keen' to meet with Anthony Albanese. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to make pointed comments over Australia’s relationship with the US, while paying tribute to the man who founded that very alliance. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • How Indonesia is trying to get a better tariff deal with the US than Vietnam. 👉 abc.net.au
   • White House expresses regrets for ditching Albanese meeting. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with UFC fight at White House. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Weather and Disasters:

   • US floods leave 13 dead and more than 20 girls missing at summer camp in Texas. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Wildfires threaten homes in Crete as Europe swelters through heatwave. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Extreme weather expected to increase home insurance premiums even further. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Wildflowers and waterbirds populate Australia’s flood-affected outback – and towns are crying out for visitors. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Two-time Oscar winner mauled by lion as a nine-year-old. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Qantas Cyber Attack:

   • Qantas says a 'significant' portion of 6m customers' data likely stolen. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Email six million Australians should expect from Qantas following data hack. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson finally fronts a camera, in Athens, apologises for cybersecurity data breach. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Qantas still not sure who was behind mass hack. 👉 7news.com.au
   • What we know about Scattered Spider, the hacker group targeting airlines. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Russia-Ukraine Conflict:

   • Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war began. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Kyiv hammered in largest missile and drone barrage since war began. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone attack of the war after Putin-Trump call. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call, Kremlin says. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Sports News:

   • Aussie Jordan Thompson books his spot in Wimbledon fourth round. 👉 nine.com.au 👉 nine.com.au
   • Jordan Thompson makes career history with gutsy win at Wimbledon. 👉 abc.net.au
   • German 37-year-old stuns Australian Open champ at Wimbledon. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Nightwatchman Lyon makes it to stumps after openers out cheaply in West Indies-Australia test. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Five quick hits: A canine cameo and a stand-in skipper in Grenada. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Great Scot Kinghorn ready to make his mark on the Lions tour of Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The two-way battle organisers hope will ignite the 2025 Tour de France. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Think you could race the Tour de France? Explore the 2025 map and key stats. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • How to watch 2025 Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes LIVE on SBS. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Devastating meaning behind Blues forward’s unique celebration. 👉 7news.com.au

9. Financial and Economic News:

   • Here are options if you think you can't keep working until pension age. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Millions of Australians are relying on an inheritance to achieve major financial goals. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Experts unanimous in RBA rate cut predictions. 👉 7news.com.au
   • First Guardian collapse leaves thousands at risk of losing their super. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Prime Minister to call on businesses to drive economy growth. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Not just millionaires: Australia's worst tax dodgers could surprise you. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. NSW Health Concerns:

    • The one issue keeping the NSW health minister up at night is overdue surgeries. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Indigenous Issues:

    • Honours for the man who changed the AFL and fought for Indigenous rights, Michael Long. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Fixing the racist history in Australian education. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Being recognised by your people is the greatest reward of all, just ask these NAIDOC winners. 👉 sbs.com.au

12. Sydney Crime:

    • Bodies of two men in dilapidated Sydney house could have been undiscovered by housemate for weeks. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Man stabbed in Sydney may have been mistakenly targeted by ‘amateurish’ teen contract killers, police say. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Suspected bikie the target of drive-by Sydney shooting, police say. 👉 9news.com.au

13. International Relations and Conflicts:

    • Hamas responds in 'positive spirit' to Gaza ceasefire proposal. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Indonesian government questions mass rape in 1998 riots. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Top Russian commander praised by Putin killed near Ukrainian front line. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Decline in tourist numbers to Japan blamed on manga's disaster prediction. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Legal and Justice System:

    • Bryan Kohberger confessed to four murders — he may never have to explain why. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Patterson jury deliberations to continue into a sixth day. 👉 theguardian.com

15. Other Australian News:

    • Someone in NSW's tablelands is shooting perfectly healthy wombats, locals know why. 👉 abc.net.au
    • What we know about the ecological disaster washing up on SA's coast. 👉 abc.net.au
    • End of the line for iconic Queensland electric train fleet. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Minister argues backing out of $34b project would fail a growing city. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Animal Welfare:

    • Warning as dogs suffer 'horrific' injuries from jackets and jumpers in cold weather. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Call for stricter laws as half a million stray cats roam Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au

17. Liberal Party Gender Quotas:

    • Liberals condemn gender quotas as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘antithetical’ in leaked messages. 👉 theguardian.com

18. Creative Australia Controversy:

    • The ABC and Creative Australia panicked in the face of controversy. These vital institutions must not be so timid. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Creative Australia's apology 'does not actually clarify' why it dumped artist. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Mental Health:

    • Fears for vulnerable Aussies as hub plan leaves mental health provider in limbo. 👉 9news.com.au

20. Other World News:

    • Two-time Oscar winner mauled by lion as a nine-year-old. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with UFC fight at White House. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Iranian man is accused of lying on his application for asylum and is linked to the 1988 mass executions and torture of political prisoners in Iran. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

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