Australian News

1. NSW Police Commissioner Appointment:

   • Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been appointed as the new NSW Police Commissioner, succeeding Karen Webb. He pledges to tackle organized crime and strengthen the force's culture. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

2. Trump's UN Speech:

   • Donald Trump used his UN speech to criticize US allies' recognition of Palestine and rebuke the international community. He also claimed that climate change is a "con job" and called for nations to close their borders and expel foreigners. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Trump dismissed Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Ryan Routh tried to stab himself with a pen after being found guilty of attempting to kill Donald Trump. 👉 7news.com.au

3. Albanese and Trump Meeting:

   • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Washington on October 20. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Albanese used his UN speech to urge Israel to "accept responsibility" over the Gaza "catastrophe". 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Optus Outage:

   • Three people died during the Optus triple-0 outage. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman claims Optus complaints fell on deaf ears. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Investors of Optus's parent company bought shares as Australians lay dead after triple-0 failure. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • More customers were caught in the triple-0 failure as Optus awaits "consequences". (2 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au

5. Health Concerns:

   • Experts and the TGA reject Trump's statement linking autism to paracetamol. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australian health experts warn that Trump's unfounded claims about paracetamol may harm pregnant women. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Experts say Trump's autism claims are "baseless". (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • The "terrifying" notion underneath Trump's unproven autism claims. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

6. Royal Family:

   • Princess Catherine and Melania Trump had a warm first-ever joint engagement. (1 day ago) 👉 7news.com.au

7. Legal and Crime:

   • Glenn Gary Cameron, the Sydney "Night Stalker," admits to 18 rapes against eight women. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Couple found guilty of murdering former son-in-law lose appeal. (1 day ago) 👉 9news.com.au

8. Politics:

   • Sussan Ley is accused of going 'rogue' with an unprecedented letter to Republicans. (2 days ago) 👉 9news.com.au

9. World Affairs:

   • Myanmar junta is revoking the citizenship of actors, singers, and other celebrities. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • Latest recognitions of Palestinian state will deepen global diplomatic rifts. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australia formally recognizes a Palestinian state. (3 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Local Sydney News:

    • Deputy Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been chosen to head up the NSW Police Force. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Commuters of Sydney trains could find their lives easier due to key changes. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sydney residents are kept awake by a humming sound, which is being investigated by the EPA in Parramatta. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • A NSW Police officer has been charged with assault over the arrest of former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

11. Financial News:

    • Westpac is cutting 200 teller jobs in a digital overhaul. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
    • Millions of Aussies are to have thousands in debt wiped from today. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A major insurer is accused of misleading customers. (1 day ago) 👉 9news.com.au
    • Concerns illegal cigarettes easy to access and cheaper. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Why some pensioners might notice a slight drop in their next payment. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

12. Artificial Intelligence:

    • AI is set to revolutionise Australian economy. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • AI is 'coming at us fast'. (2 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Unions embrace AI push, but call for tech protections. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

13. Childcare Issues:

    • CEO quizzed over bonuses after increase in childcare centre breaches. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Brisbane childcare tries to charge parents thousands for kids' artwork. (1 day ago) 👉 9news.com.au
    • Childcare worker allowed to leave Australia after being accused of shocking crime against girl. (1 day ago) 👉 9now.nine.com.au

14. Weather:

    • Typhoon Ragasa triggers alerts across Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong. (2 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • The real story of the 2025 snow season is no winter wonderland. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Arts and Culture:

    • Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea at risk of being cancelled due to funding shortfall. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Two giants of 20th-century photography appear together in new exhibition. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Cult '90s classic getting TV reboot. (2 days ago) 👉 9now.nine.com.au

16. Retail:

    • Auspork Australia Organic Beef Mince is recalled over plastic found in packets. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Australian supermarket ground coffee taste test: we tried 41 varieties, two ways. 👉 theguardian.com

17. Sport:

    • Shock bolter named in England's injury-hit Ashes squad. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Eddie's radical Brownlow shake-up to save medal's integrity. 👉 nine.com.au
    • 'National treasure': Beloved cricket figure dies at home. 👉 nine.com.au

18. Other News:

    • Landcare group at 'forefront of technology' wins sustainability award. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Daylight saving time is about to start. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Pest found in nappy pants could cost grains industry $15b if not contained. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Thousands of bees swarm Wagga Wagga CBD. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

19. Dog Phobia:

    • Australia is more dog-friendly than ever, creating a nightmare for those with cynophobia. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

20. NDIS:

    • Man knocks back dream job after NDIS rejects van to drive to work. 👉 abc.net.au

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