Australian News

1. Prince Andrew:

   • Prince Andrew is set to give up his royal titles, including Duke of York, amid scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and ahead of a new book publication. 👉 7news.com.au
   • King Charles's brother has come under significant pressure after being linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his ties to China. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The move comes ahead of the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, which is speculated to include more accusations against the royal, all of which he denies. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Prince Andrew renounces title amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein ties". 👉 sbs.com.au

2. Donald Trump:

   • Albanese has a long list of touchy topics to raise with Donald Trump, from AUKUS to tariffs. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Trump has commuted fraud sentence of ex-Republican who stole 11 people's identities. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump commutes sentence of disgraced former politician. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Trump says he has commuted sentence of disgraced former politician". 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump warns Zelenskyy Tomahawk missiles could result in 'big escalation' in Ukraine war. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump offers reluctant Zelenskyy drones for US Tomahawks. 👉 abc.net.au
   • US dangled threat of Tomahawks for Ukraine, then Russia called to negotiate. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Why Israelis are booing Netanyahu, but hailing Trump as Israel's 'greatest friend'. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Bushfires:

   • NSW braces for another bushfire season, despite past warnings falling short. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Weather:

   • South East Queensland on warning as ‘right mix of ingredients’ could trigger severe storm outbreak. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Thunderstorms dodge Sydney amid warnings across NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Two of Australia's capital cities on track for warmest October on record. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Politics:

   • The messy trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Hanson eyes Coalition scalps for One Nation. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The treasurer announced six changes to superannuation tax rules. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Barnaby Joyce actively considering defection to One Nation, say Coalition sources. 👉 theguardian.com
   • "Failed Liberal candidate for Kooyong to make tilt for state seat ". 👉 theguardian.com
   • Conservative Liberals want to use immigration to bludgeon Labor. But it’s bad politics, and bad on principle. 👉 theguardian.com

6. Law and Order:

   • Judge slams man for fatally stabbing soon-to-be father after 'minor disagreement'. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Bombshell reason bikie accused of setting up hit on underworld rival got bail. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Three teens charged over Sydney church attack hit with fresh charges. 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Arrests over alleged Bunnings carjackings". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • 'Multiple agencies, multiple failures': Son of woman who died in 'inland tsunami' speaks at inquest. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Chinese national charged with foreign interference granted bail. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Hunter Valley man sentenced to six years jail for 2014 murder cover-up. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Defence lawyers question historical rape DNA evidence. (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au

7. Health:

   • Urgent alert after disease linked to school. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Terminally ill mum's life insurance cancelled after failure to declare UTI. (3 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

8. Telethon:

   • Stars touch down in Perth for massive weekend of fundraising. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Courageous story of a Perth boy who lives with half a heart. 👉 7news.com.au

9. Economics:

   • Cash access taking a major hit as axe swung on hundreds of bank branches and ATMs. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Government could make offshore skills change to solve 'wicked' problem. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia’s rental affordability 'myth' that doesn’t match reality. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Weapons maker Saab ‘directly linked’ to human rights breach after missile found in South Australian Indigenous area. 👉 theguardian.com
    • 40th anniversary of the Uluṟu Kata-Tjuṯa Handback celebrated in London. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Aboriginal deaths in custody in NSW have reached a record high. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Cybercrime:

    • Parents of teens to control access to AI chat bots. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • How a 15yo autistic boy tinkering in his bedroom triggered a major data breach. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

12. Sports:

    • Aussie hero speaks out over ‘brutal’ Sam Konstas situation. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Australia unearths new sprint sensation to rival Gout Gout. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Duckworth's four-year semi absence ends in Kazakhstan. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussie's 18-year 'dream' realised as Cena bids farewell. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Masterful Mooney rescues Aussies from 7-76 peril. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Adelaide downs Sydney as Roar coach sees son sent off on A-League opening night. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

13. Social Media:

    • Parents of teens to control access to AI chat bots. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • New resources for parents and teachers to navigate social media ban. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Deepfake image-based abuse happening at least once a week in schools. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Regional teens left lonely as social media goes dark. (4 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

14. Housing:

    • Calls for cap on Airbnb properties to ease rental crisis. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • The last affordable suburb in Sydney revealed. 👉 domain.com.au
    • How many NSW apartment buildings still have flammable cladding. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

15. Accidents and Disasters:

    • 'God sent you': bravery saved town from mass tragedy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Top judge accuses NT department of meddling in court media. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Teen's playground fall costs department $225K fine for failed inspections. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

16. Car Industry: - Popular ute range grows with new workhorse and lifestyle additions. 👉 drive.com.au - Ferrari reveals first details of its debut electric car. 👉 drive.com.au - Over 13,000 Nissan cars recalled over fuel pipe issue. (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au

17. World Politics:

    • Trump says he will meet Putin to discuss Ukraine war after 'great progress' in call. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Albanese sticking to Plan A amid the 'boiling frog syndrome' of global politics. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Europe unveils 'drone wall' plans to defend against Russia. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • US dangled threat of Tomahawks for Ukraine, then Russia called to negotiate. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

18. Celebrity News: - "The First Wives Club casting director remembers 'extraordinary' Diane Keaton". 👉 9now.nine.com.au - Britney Spears hits back at ex-husband's toxic allegations. 👉 9now.nine.com.au - KISS founding member and lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74. (1 day ago). 👉 sbs.com.au

19. Aviation: - "Qantas passenger spots incredible sight above Aussie heartland: 'Hundreds of them'". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

20. First Nations Issues:

    • Two years on from the Voice referendum, its architects remain committed to the cause. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • "40th anniversary of the Uluṟu Kata-Tjuṯa Handback celebrated in London". 👉 sbs.com.au
    • "Family's search for truth of teen's death stretches on". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

21. Retail: - Coles, Woolworths, Big W and Kmart urged to ditch 'hazardous' Halloween product. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com - Plea to Aussies to ditch popular Halloween decorations. 👉 7news.com.au

22. Other World News:

    • Baek Se-hee, author of bestselling memoir 'I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki,' dead at 35. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Long-lost diary tells a personal story of China's involvement in D-Day. 👉 sbs.com.au

23. Environment:

    • Plea to Aussies to ditch popular Halloween decorations. 👉 7news.com.au
    • No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Micronesia's worst fears realised as WWII shipwrecks leak. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says. 👉 theguardian.com
    • NSW minister urges people to 'vote early and vote often' in 2025 bird of the year. 👉 theguardian.com

24. Arts and Culture:

    • Sculpture by the Sea 2025: from troubled waters to Bondi beach. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Sculpture by the sea: Showcasing artists from Australia and the world. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Why Emma Freedman won’t back The Everest favourite. 👉 7news.com.au

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