Australian News

1. Israel-Gaza Conflict:

   • Israeli forces are advancing on Gaza City amid growing international condemnation, with Netanyahu indicating a push for a full takeover and renewed ceasefire talks. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Palestinians in Gaza City are protesting against Israel's war, as Netanyahu approves military plans for a full takeover. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A leaked IDF map shows that Israel's displacement orders suggest an ultimate plan for Gaza. (3 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • UN leader appeals to Israel over Gaza City. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia is one of 21 countries to condemn Israel's illegal West Bank settlement plan. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australian officials pulled out of West Bank after Israel revokes visas. 👉 9news.com.au

2. Netanyahu-Albanese Diplomatic Tensions:

   • Netanyahu escalates his personal attack on Albanese, saying his record is "forever tarnished." 👉 9news.com.au
   • Netanyahu is staunch in his criticism of Anthony Albanese. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Albanese says he doesn't take Netanyahu attack personally. (2 days ago) 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au

3. Severe Weather in NSW:

   • Sydney's most critical dam is expected to overflow, prompting flood warnings. 👉 9news.com.au
   • NSW is experiencing heavy rain and flooding, with Sydney recording its wettest day of the year. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • Two bodies were recovered after a car crash into a river during the heavy rain in NSW. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Rain deluge in NSW is making way for late winter warmth. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Bruce Lehrmann Case:

   • Lehrmann's lawyer struggles during defamation appeal, forgetting the case was his idea. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Bruce Lehrmann judge was "distracted" by a cover-up, lawyer says. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Appeal judges ‘struggle to understand’ case by Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer over distinctions in rape. 👉 theguardian.com

5. Childcare Sector Updates:

   • A national CCTV trial in childcare centres is expected as ministers meet. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Database to track childcare workers and mobile phone bans on the table as Australian ministers set to meet. 👉 theguardian.com
   • National childcare CCTV trial set to be signed off. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Former early childhood teacher quits industry after working in WA. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Victoria calls for Australia to follow lead on child safety. (1 day ago) 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Victorian Government commits to 22 reforms following childcare review. 👉 sbs.com.au

6. NDIS and Disabilities:

   • Butler expects blindsided states to match $2b pledge for Thriving Kids program. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The NDIS was never designed to support everyone; now come the tough decisions. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Families are shocked by the closure of NDIS provider Playability. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'Not mild at all': One word in Butler's NDIS plan has a mother of autistic girls worried. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Government to divert children with autism from NDIS to new ‘Thriving Kids’ program. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • What are the changes to the NDIS and how will it affect those already using it? (1 day ago) 👉 theguardian.com
   • 'Unnecessary anxiety': Inside $2b move to divert children with autism off NDIS. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Productivity Summit and Economic Reform:

   • Rapid overhaul of Australia’s environment laws among flurry of pledges from productivity roundtable. (1 day ago) 👉 theguardian.com
   • ACTU claims of agreement with tech firms over training AI dismissed by creative peak bodies. (1 day ago) 👉 theguardian.com
   • Key takeaways from the economic roundtable. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Productivity summit ends with treasurer signaling tax reforms. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

8. Legal and Crime News:

   • A postie was charged over $1.4m bank cards in mail plan. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Man charged over alleged screwdriver stabbing in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia Post halts transit shipping to US as global carriers face 'chaos'. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • Second man charged over Melbourne synagogue arson attack. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Doctor accused of filming staff in hospital bathrooms hit with 127 fresh charges. 👉 9news.com.au

9. Politics and Governance:

   • Call for greater scrutiny over political lobbyists. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Treasurer and PM get on the same page as Butler blindsides. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

10. Environmental News:

    • Halt on all environmental water flows in NSW prompts anger. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Victoria’s mountain ash forests could lose a quarter of giant trees as temperatures rise. 👉 theguardian.com

11. Indigenous Affairs:

    • New details emerge as Australia's first formal Treaty is imminent in Victoria. 👉 abc.net.au
    • APY general manager's reappointment 'constitutionally invalid', report alleges. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Business and Finance:

    • ASX set to retreat from record as markets await Fed chair speech. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia Post halts transit shipping to US as global carriers face 'chaos'. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'My future is gone': Investors left in the dark after $33 million freeze. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

13. Arts and Culture: - A new opera based on one of the world's oldest stories wins big at the 2025 Art Music Awards. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au - What it means to have your song 'KPopped': Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls and Boy George find out. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au - On the cusp of 40, Meg Washington is re-considering why she makes music. (3 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au

14. Health and Medical News:

    • Doctor accused of performing 'excessive' breast checks and vaginal swabs. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Morphine overdose from circumcision blamed for boy's 'devastating' death. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Road and Traffic:

    • Police chase 'a bit Fred Flintstone, a bit Blues Brothers', witness says. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Other World News:

    • Five dead, dozens injured in Colombia air base attack. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Russia launches rare missile and drone assault on Ukraine's west. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Ukrainian man arrested over Nord Stream pipeline 'sabotage' attacks. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

17. US Politics:

    • 'Total victory': Trump's $801 million civil fraud penalty thrown out by judge. 👉 abc.net.au

18. Tennis:

    • Kyrgios out again as Australians cop nightmare draw ahead of US Open. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Rural and Regional News:

    • Backpackers threaten to leave Broome over 'bush doof' restrictions. 👉 abc.net.au
    • MP Robbie Katter and pregnant wife walk away from 'traumatic' light plane crash. 👉 9news.com.au

20. Other Australian News:

    • Car pollution is deadly; new research shows us just how much. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Bumper year for southern right whale births along Great Australian Bight. 👉 abc.net.au
    • City lights turn Australia's magpie-lark into an extra early morning bird. 👉 abc.net.au

21. AFL Suspension:

    • Rankine saga gives Adelaide its chance to grow from adversity in premiership hunt. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The AFL has suspended Izak Rankine after he made a "highly offensive" homophobic slur against an opponent. 👉 abc.net.au

22. Domestic Violence Issues:

    • 'The wrong picture': Victim-survivors stigmatised as not 'ideal' tenants. 👉 abc.net.au
    • What to do when someone discloses they are experiencing domestic violence. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

23. Music News:

    • Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist of heavy metal band Mastodon, has died. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Why superstar musicians still flock to Sesame Street. 👉 abc.net.au

24. Strange News:

    • A British researcher has uncovered the 'secret' to living to 110: poor record keeping, mostly. 👉 abc.net.au

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