Australian News

1. US Politics and Tariffs:

   • Donald Trump is threatening new "world tariffs" of up to 20 per cent. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Albanese government and the opposition have responded to Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, calling it "bad policy". 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Karl Stefanovic criticised a US beef deal potentially involving Donald Trump, calling the arrangement a "dog’s breakfast". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Australia could pivot its approach to US tariffs as deals with other nations make it unlikely President Donald Trump will grant it a full exemption. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. Gaza Crisis:

   • Israeli human rights groups are calling for international pressure on the Netanyahu government, saying their country is committing genocide in Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Donald Trump has said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, contradicting Netanyahu's claims of 'no starvation'. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Israeli embassy in Australia denies starvation in Gaza, calling it a "false presentation of hunger". 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albanese says Israel is "clearly" in breach of international law amid starvation in Gaza. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Two Australians were detained on hunger strike after an Israeli navy intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump has told Putin he has '10 to 12' days to end Russia-Ukraine war. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A pro-Palestine march planned for the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been shut down. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Sydney mayor Clover Moore says a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge would be a ‘powerful symbol’. 👉 theguardian.com

3. Financial and Banking Matters:

   • Commonwealth Bank may not refund $270 million in unfair charges to low-income customers, despite hundreds of thousands of Australians being slugged with over $60 million in excessive bank fees. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Banks will refund Aussies more than $93 million over excessive fees. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Webjet has been fined $9 million for misleading Australians about the price of flights and booking confirmations. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au

4. Childcare and Education:

   • Education minister Jason Clare vows to use new childcare centre powers as soon as possible with list already in sights. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Jason Clare pledges childcare action, Harbour Bridge Gaza protest row grows, questions over Adani’s tax bill. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A Queensland childcare worker has been charged with torturing a baby boy in a childcare centre. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Crime and Legal Matters:

   • An active shooter is on the loose in New York City after opening fire in a Park Avenue office building. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Five people have been killed in a shooting at a popular tourist market in Bangkok. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Coroner clears police, paramedics over Karratha pursuit death. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man was killed in a six-vehicle crash in Brisbane’s east, with police revealing one of the drivers involved fled the scene. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A 102-year-old woman has died after a fire broke out at a home in an inner suburb of Melbourne. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A man was shot at a regional property in a small Victorian town, sparking a manhunt for the alleged gunman. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

6. AFL News:

   • Tom Papley clapped back at Toby Greene twice after the ‘overweight’ sledge. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Steven May's ban was upheld after failing to overturn rough conduct suspension at AFL appeals board. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Kane Cornes calls for Simon Goodwin to be sacked after disastrous loss to St Kilda. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Harley Reid’s season is over after an ankle injury. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Environment and Climate Change:

   • The Nationals' push to abandon net-zero targets has been slammed as Australia grapples with its role as a major fossil fuel exporter. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’. (1 day ago). 👉 theguardian.com
   • UN climate chief delivers strong message: "This can be Australia's moment". 👉 sbs.com.au

8. International Relations and Conflicts:

   • Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire after at least 36 were killed. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Kim Jong Un's sister rejects peace overtures from South Korea. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • EU and US announce tariff deal to avoid spiralling trade war. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Health and Wellbeing:

   • Labor criticised over delays to aged care reforms as waitlist grows, leading to a huge human cost. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Grieving family demands action at busy Aussie hospital after father’s death. 👉 7news.com.au

10. Business and Economy:

    • Major airlines announce massive flight sales. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Popular Aldi item urgently recalled due to fears pieces of glass may be inside. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • EU and US announce tariff deal to avoid spiralling trade war. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Social Issues:

    • Refugees in backlog limbo seek answers in Canberra, pleading with government to resolve 13-year limbo. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Council divided over trees blocking 'million-dollar views' after residents complain. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

12. Technology and AI:

    • Laws to criminalise AI child abuse apps to be introduced to parliament. 👉 abc.net.au

13. World Aquatics Championships:

    • McIntosh denies surprise US challenge to keep wild pursuit alive. 👉 wwos.nine.com.au

14. Music Industry:

    • Are cost-of-living pressures and streaming platform algorithms killing Australian music? 👉 sbs.com.au

15. Local Government:

    • North Sydney council debates entrance fee for Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks. 👉 9news.com.au

16. The Tour de France Femmes:

    • Lorena Wiebes wins chaotic sprint in Tour de France Femmes stage three. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

17. Relationship Issues:

    • 'Lovers to logistic managers': How caring for aging parents strains relationships (4 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

18. Product Recalls:

    • Urgent recall for Aldi snack contaminated with glass. 👉 9news.com.au

19. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Aboriginal woman's baby taken before death in custody. 👉 9news.com.au

20. Domestic Violence Support:

    • This mum and her kids left a refuge with nothing, now they have a safe haven thanks to community support. 👉 abc.net.au

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