Australian News

1. Cyber Attack on Qantas:

   • Qantas confirms that 5.7 million customers were impacted by a cyber attack. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Qantas customers express fury following a massive cyber data breach. 👉 abc.net.au

2. Childcare Sector Concerns:

   • A survey reveals that three-quarters of childcare workers report their workplaces operate below minimum staffing levels weekly, raising safety concerns. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A major childcare provider has announced sweeping reforms, including a nationwide CCTV rollout, amid a $150m wipe-out following alleged pedophile Joshua Brown’s arrest. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 9news.com.au
   • Childcare workers have raised the alarm over concerns understaffing and the use of a worker-to-child ratio loophole is putting safety at risk. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Documents reveal shocking practices inside the childcare sector in crisis. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Documents expose disturbing details about the next generation of childcare students. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Male childcare workers report feeling judged amid abuse allegations. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Fast-tracked spot checks, funds-stripping powers but 'no silver bullet' to childcare woes. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Erin Patterson Case:

   • An expert says that Mushroom cook murder convictions are 'appeal-proof'. 👉 9news.com.au
   • How a small-town doctor alerted police to a triple murderer. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Triple murderer Erin Patterson’s protest about jail conditions revealed. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Key evidence shown to jury during marathon trial of toxic mushroom cook. 👉 7news.com.au
   • How mushroom killer could appeal. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A cookbook writer whose beef Wellington recipe was at the centre of the deadly mushroom meal is upset her work is entangled in the tragedy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 abc.net.au
   • Erin Patterson was labeled 'evil' by a doctor who came face-to-face with the killer. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Patterson could take years to adjust to maximum security, expert says. 👉 abc.net.au

4. US Tariffs and Trade:

   • Australia is scrambling to get details after a shock tariff announcement from Donald Trump. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Australia has vowed to protect its subsidised medicines scheme after Donald Trump threatened to impose 200 per cent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Trump threatens to double taxes on Australia's second biggest export. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Chalmers responds to Trump's pharma and copper tariff warning, calling it 'very concerning'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Treasurer Jim Chalmers reaffirms the government will not bargain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in order to escape a "concerning" proposed 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical exports to the United States. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump flags tariffs of 200pc on pharmaceuticals, 50pc on copper. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Sydney Harbour Bridge Incident:

   • Lanes reopen on Sydney Harbour Bridge after four-car crash. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Traffic chaos after multiple cars crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

6. Interest Rates and RBA:

   • Australia ‘blindsided’ as RBA defies predictions to leave cash rate unchanged. 👉 7news.com.au
   • RBA leaves interest rates on hold in surprise decision. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Treasurer says Australians should be proud of progress on inflation, even with no rate cut. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The Reserve Bank has held interest rates at 3.85 per cent, in a shock decision. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Bullock denies RBA is 'keeping powder dry' in shock rates hold. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Reserve Bank defends its interest rates decision | Morning News Bulletin 9 July 2025. 👉 sbs.com.au

7. Kumanjayi Walker Case:

   • Kumanjayi Walker's family members have welcomed the Northern Territory coroner's findings after six years of waiting for answers. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Northern Territory police executives acknowledge racism within the force. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Zachary Rolfe accuses NT coroner of going ‘far beyond her remit’ in Kumanjayi Walker inquest. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Family responds to coroner's findings that Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Five key takeaways from the 683-page report into Kumanjayi Walker's death. 👉 abc.net.au

8. Texas Floods:

   • More than 160 still missing after Texas flood disaster. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 9news.com.au
   • More than 100 dead and 160 still missing after Texas floods. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'We had no warning': locals questioning lead-up to deadly floods in Texas. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The flash flooding in Texas is now one of the deadliest flood disasters in recent US history. 👉 abc.net.au

9. State of Origin:

   • NSW Blues confirm line-up for State of Origin decider. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Cameron Munster arrives in Sydney ahead of Origin decider. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Luai and Cleary face chance to cement Origin legacy in decider. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Slater backs Maroons squad to lift for 'inspirational' Munster in decider. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Joey reveals blueprint to let Latrell loose in Origin decider. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

10. RBA split on interest rate decision:

    • '6-3': The RBA just did something it's never done before. 👉 9news.com.au

11. Spiritual Blessing Scam:

    • New details of $3m ‘blessing scam’ revealed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • A man has been arrested and police have revealed the identities of another seven people wanted in connection with a “spiritual blessing scam”. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • A man has been extradited to NSW after being arrested at an interstate airport over a "blessings" scam targeting elderly Chinese women. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Man to face court over spiritual blessing scam in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au

12. Lion Attack at Queensland Zoo:

    • A woman who lost her arm after being mauled by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo has been identified as the sister of the tourist attraction’s owner. 👉 7news.com.au
    • New details about teacher mauled by lion emerge. 👉 7news.com.au
    • The owner of a Queensland zoo where a woman was brutally mauled by a lion has made a shocking admission. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

13. Telco Complaints Surge:

    • Australians are becoming more frustrated with their telcos — and escalating their complaints. 👉 sbs.com.au

14. Westmead Hospital Doctors' Resignations:

    • Doctors at troubled Sydney hospital withdraw resignations, but concerns linger. 👉 abc.net.au

15. "F" Word Court Case:

    • Is the F-word offensive in Queensland? The tiny record shop that faced down a culture war in court – and won. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com

16. Algal Bloom:

    • Toxic algae spreads close to dolphin sanctuary. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Toxic algal bloom off South Australia coastline devastates marine life. 👉 theguardian.com
    • What we know about the ecological disaster washing up on SA's coast. 👉 abc.net.au

17. NSW Courthouse Closure:

    • Water damage to keep NSW's busiest courthouse shut 'until at least late 2025'. 👉 abc.net.au

18. East Coast Weather:

    • East coast braces for 'potentially severe' weather. 👉 sbs.com.au

19. Other Australian News:

    • Australian government ‘urgently seeking more detail’ after Trump flags 200% tariffs on foreign pharmaceuticals. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Traffic chaos after Harbour Bridge crash. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Four states buffeted by winds over 100km/h amid polar blast. 👉 9news.com.au
    • E-scooter rider killed in shocking collision with truck. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Alleged abuse victim stopped from warning schools about police investigation. 👉 abc.net.au
    • "We had no warning": locals questioning lead-up to deadly floods in Texas. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. Global Affairs:

    • Trump complains of Putin's 'bullsh-t' as US weighs further Russia sanctions. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Five Israeli soldiers killed as Gaza ceasefire talks continue. 👉 abc.net.au
    • China extends visa-free entry to a record 74 countries. 👉 abc.net.au

21. AFL News:

    • AFL: Roos warns AFL against doing 'dumb stuff' amid mid-season tournament talks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Luke Hodge answers burning question as son Cooper joins Hawks training. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Bombers legend wouldn't 'begrudge' captain leaving. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

22. Medical Cannabis Crackdown:

    • Action taken against over 50 practitioners in medicinal cannabis crackdown. 👉 abc.net.au

23. Other World News:

    • At least 13 people took their life as a result of UK's Post Office scandal. 👉 abc.net.au
    • ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Trio guilty of UK arson attack linked to Russian mercenary group Wagner. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Iranian officials are claiming they have shot down 2 Israeli aircraft. 👉 sbs.com.au

24. Other Australian Politics:

    • More than half of older Australians back Labor's $3 million super tax plan. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Howard cautions Liberals against gender quotas. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Indigenous Australians minister says 'now is time' to take steps on truth-telling. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Landmark ruling orders BHP to pay labour hire workers an average $30,000 more. 👉 abc.net.au

25. Other Lifestyle Articles:

    • The messy middle': How our readers balance annual leave and school holidays. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Easiest and cheapest ways to get a medical certificate for sick leave. 👉 abc.net.au

26. Other Health News:

    • Surgeons and engineers work together to save Queensland man's life. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Woman was denied a mammogram and now she's having treatment for breast cancer. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Carers, clients 'devastated' as major care provider collapses. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australians aged in their 30s and 40s are experiencing unprecedented rates of 10 different types of cancer. 👉 abc.net.au

27. Other World News:

    • Sabalenka advances to Wimbledon semifinal after surviving huge scare. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Why do sunfish keep washing up along the Australian coastline?. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Why a cute Chilean alpaca named Pedro could hold the key to stopping a deadly virus. 👉 abc.net.au

28. Weather and Environment:

    • More than 160 still missing after Texas flood disaster. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Four states buffeted by winds over 100km/h amid polar blast. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Toxic algal bloom off South Australia coastline devastates marine life.

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