Accused child sex offender Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre before working at another centre where the alleged offences occurred. 👉abc.net.au
A man has been charged with indecent treatment of a child at a Brisbane childcare centre. 👉abc.net.au
Education minister rejects 'cutting blokes out' of childcare sector. 👉9news.com.au
Jason Clare criticises ‘drip feed’ of information as accused childcare paedophile’s workplace list grows. 👉theguardian.com
Additional 800 children to be tested for STIs as police investigate accused Melbourne childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown. 👉theguardian.com
'Lack of willpower' stalls childcare safety reforms. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Two men charged with murder over drive-by shooting of Sydney grandmother. 👉9news.com.au👉7news.com.au
A man charged with manslaughter over a baby's drowning at a lakeside campsite intends to apply for bail. 👉9news.com.au
A mother faces a murder charge after her baby son was found dead. 👉9news.com.au
A man was arrested after allegedly ramming into a police car during a domestic violence incident. 👉9news.com.au
A couple is convicted of vandalising a 103-year-old cenotaph in northern New South Wales after a drinking session. 👉abc.net.au
A shot was fired during a police confrontation with a man after an alleged domestic violence assault. 👉abc.net.au
Cop who held partner as he died confronts shooter in court. 👉9news.com.au
Politics and International Relations:
Albanese's China trip was marked by a lack of chaos and a display of panda diplomacy. 👉abc.net.au👉abc.net.au
Chinese state media has published glowing praise of Anthony Albanese. 👉9news.com.au
PM reacts to Chinese readout saying Australia opposes Taiwan's independence. 👉sbs.com.au
Australia insists industry and rock art 'can coexist' after heritage listing of ancient site. 👉sbs.com.au
An American demand comes with awkward timing for Anthony Albanese's China trip. 👉sbs.com.au
The Deputy Prime Minister insists that China is not monitoring ongoing war drills but concedes it might happen “over the coming days and weeks”. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Albanese’s warm welcome in Beijing shows icy tensions are a thing of the past – at least for now. 👉theguardian.com
China has 'right' to watch major Aussie military exercise. 👉9news.com.au
A series of articles cover Anthony Albanese's visit to China, including meetings with leaders, trade discussions, and cultural site visits. 👉abc.net.au👉abc.net.au👉abc.net.au
US Politics:
Trump called supporters "weaklings" and "stupid" amid an Epstein row. 👉abc.net.au
Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings’. 👉theguardian.com
Trump hints at timeline for tariffs on $1.6 billion of Aussie exports. 👉9news.com.au
Trump hints at timeline for tariffs on $1.6 billion of Aussie exports. 👉9news.com.au
'It could really hurt him': The MAGA storm over Trump's calls on Epstein and Ukraine. 👉sbs.com.au
Health and Wellbeing:
Researchers are on the brink of a breakthrough in tuberculosis protection. 👉abc.net.au
Elective surgeries have been paused at major Qld hospitals due to being 'overwhelmed' by flu cases. 👉abc.net.au
More than 10 million vapes have been seized since the 2024 import ban. 👉abc.net.au
Vapes: Australia's second-largest illicit drug market despite crackdown. 👉sbs.com.au
Depression linked to unexplained 'jet lag' symptoms in new study. 👉9news.com.au
Winter warning: Meningococcal cases rising as experts urge vigilance. 👉sbs.com.au
Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Environment and Nature:
The Coorong is 'on the brink' amid fears an algal bloom could be the final straw. 👉abc.net.au
Community-led wetlands revival goes to the heart of climate fight. 👉abc.net.au
Ken Henry calls for an urgent environmental protection overhaul. 👉abc.net.au
'Why the hell did we drop it?': Labor should push for new carbon tax, ex-Treasury head says. 👉theguardian.com
Algal bloom devastating marine life on South Australia coastline. 👉sbs.com.au
Economic Matters:
Australians now favour economic ties with China over the US, a survey finds. 👉abc.net.au
Reserve Bank's message after surprise interest rate decision: 'Wait a few weeks'. 👉sbs.com.au
Australian home prices climb to record high amid lower interest rates and supply shortage. 👉sbs.com.au
Why experts want to raise one of Australia's least popular taxes. 👉9news.com.au
Five men and a teen boy have been arrested over a jewellery store robbery in Brisbane. 👉9news.com.au
Peter Falconio Case:
Killer's death presents 'opportunity' to find Falconio's remains. 👉abc.net.au
Police say Peter Falconio's family denied closure after killer Bradley Murdoch dies. 👉abc.net.au
First cop on scene of Falconio case recalls 'bizarre' tip-off from truckie. 👉abc.net.au
Parents of backpacker killed by Bradley John Murdoch still hold out hope. 👉9news.com.au
Falconio's family 'denied closure', police say, after killer Bradley Murdoch dies. 👉sbs.com.au
Backpacker’s family speaks out as notorious outback killer takes secrets to the grave. 👉7news.com.au
Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Armed Conflict:
Israel strikes Syria's military HQ and area near the presidential palace. 👉abc.net.au
Israeli strikes rock Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias. 👉9news.com.au
At least 20 people were killed at a US-backed aid distribution site in Gaza. 👉abc.net.au
Russian bombardment targets Zelenskyy's hometown, injuring at least 15 people. 👉abc.net.au
At least 20 killed in crowd crush at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid site. 👉sbs.com.au
Tour de France: Abrahamsen wins stage 11, Pogacar crashes and anti-Israel activist arrested. 👉sbs.com.au
UN says 875 Palestinians killed seeking food in recent weeks, most at US-Israeli backed sites. 👉sbs.com.au
"We live in a state of terror': Syrians fear violence as dozens dead after sectarian clashes. 👉sbs.com.au
Social Trends and Issues:
Influencers playing pokies with 'donated' cash: Inside the new online gambling trend. 👉sbs.com.au
Birthrate falls in Australia’s biggest cities amid cost-of-living crisis, preliminary data shows. 👉theguardian.com
Push to end antisemitism is welcome but envoy’s plan raises concerns, Australia’s race commissioner warns. 👉theguardian.com
'Failure of leadership': Opposition backs 15-point push to fight antisemitism. 👉sbs.com.au
National childcare worker registry in the works to improve industry regulation. 👉sbs.com.au
Pramount paranormal investigator working with infamous 'cursed' doll dies suddenly. 👉9news.com.au
Indigenous Affairs:
Police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker could lead NT communities taking back full control. 👉abc.net.au
'Officially out of control': NT Police union warns of serious risk in overcrowded police watch house. 👉sbs.com.au👉sbs.com.au
No duty of care: Torres Strait Islander Uncles lose their climate case against the Australian Government. 👉sbs.com.au
In a burgeoning $82 million Aussie industry, some are being left behind. 👉sbs.com.au
Two teens charged with murder over stabbing at luxury Sunshine Coast home. 👉7news.com.au
Disasters and Accidents:
Norwegian Olympic medallist dies after being struck by lightning. 👉abc.net.au
Tomorrowland's elaborate main stage catches fire just days before the festival. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
A five-vehicle crash sparked traffic chaos on a major freeway in Melbourne. 👉7news.com.au
Urgent search for plane missing in Snowy Mountains. 👉7news.com.au
A woman died, and kids were hurt in a train collision. 👉au.news.yahoo.com
Science and Technology:
Atom smasher spots new clue to explain why the universe exists. 👉abc.net.au
Rare worm parasite, first of its kind, found feasting on shark. 👉abc.net.au
Bearded dragons in backpacks reveal speed can be a killer. 👉abc.net.au