Australian News

1. International Relations and Politics:

   • Anthony Albanese defended Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump made critical comments, calling it "light-hearted discussion". 👉 7news.com.au
   • Anthony Albanese met with Donald Trump, emphasizing that the Australia-US relationship is in "great shape" with support for a key defence pact. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Albo's gifts to Trump and Melania were revealed, but what he got in return remains a mystery. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Albanese backed Rudd to keep his role despite Trump's criticism, stating that the ambassador "works his guts out" in DC. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Trump endorsed AUKUS and signed a US$8.5bn rare earths deal with Australia during Albanese's visit. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Malcolm Turnbull supports Rudd staying in the US, but warns "warm words don't build submarines". 👉 theguardian.com
   • Diplomatic tensions arose as Trump chided Rudd over previous comments, saying, "I don't like you either." 👉 theguardian.com
   • Plans for Trump-Putin talks in Budapest were shelved. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Senator JD Vance downplayed concerns over the ceasefire in a visit to Israel. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Hamas was warned "to behave" as the remains of another returned Israeli hostage were identified. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Ukraine and EU leaders have rejected land concessions for peace. 👉 9news.com.au

2. Weather and Environment:

   • Millions are bracing for extreme weather, including record-breaking heat and wild thunderstorms across multiple states. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Sydney is experiencing blistering heat, flirting with 40 degrees. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Southern states are warned to brace for storms and "rare" destructive winds. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Bushfire warnings were issued as millions faced catastrophic heat and winds. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Victoria is forecast to be smashed by winds and an urgent warning has been issued for the entire state. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42 billion due to climate change. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A three-tonne discovery on an untouched Aussie beach reveals devastating truth. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. Business and Economy:

   • Australia can expect an economic bonanza from a "game-changer" rare earths deal, according to a mining boss. 👉 9news.com.au
   • There's a modern-day gold rush with Aussies sitting on thousands of dollars. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Companies could have profits from breaking environment laws stripped under Australian reforms. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Prime Minister Albanese's critical minerals deal isn't good economics. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Thousands are queuing for hours in central Sydney to buy gold. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australians spent a record amount on online shopping in the September quarter. 👉 7news.com.au

4. Crime and Justice:

   • A man pleaded guilty to the 1998 housefire death of a teen at a sleepover. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Alleged $9000 stolen Labubu haul was uncovered in a Melbourne raid. 👉 9news.com.au
   • There's a chilling warning over 3D-printed guns flooding Australia amid a crackdown. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Armed teens terrorized an Asian grocer in a suspected revenge rampage. 👉 9news.com.au
   • An Adelaide man with a disability was stabbed in a house party gone wrong. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A Melbourne CBD stabbing accused laughs into the camera as a bid for freedom was withdrawn. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Police are investigating after a cluster of people were hospitalised by rat poison. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A driver allegedly clocked at 195km/h claimed he was "just trying to set cruise control". 👉 9news.com.au
   • Major changes are coming to how Aussies visit Europe starting today. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tiktoker admits to threatening to decapitate his mum during livestream. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Popular Aussie TikToker enters plea over livestreamed threats to kill mum. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush apologizes after taking helicopter to Tasmania. 👉 9news.com.au
   • 'Wrong call': police chief says sorry over chopper ride. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Luke Beveridge targeted in alleged $100k extortion threat. 👉 7news.com.au
   • More than 1,000 guns and parts were seized in an illicit weapon crackdown in Australia and New Zealand. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Drivers are warned of $2,500 fines after a brazen speed camera act on an Aussie road. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • CCTV captured a bizarre move to block a speed camera. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Health and Wellbeing:

   • Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer, researchers say. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • More sunscreens have been recalled; consumers are urged to check if theirs is among them. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A hospital has been charged following the tragic death of a new mother. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often has helped thousands avoid allergies. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Accidents and Disasters:

   • Body found after week-long search for missing bushwalker. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tragic find in search for missing bushwalker. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker in Tasmania (11 days ago). 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Entire state issued urgent warning as destructive winds forecast to smash the regions. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Sister speaks out after teen left with life-changing injuries in car crash. 👉 7news.com.au
   • How Billie beat the odds after coming out of a coma. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Family’s desperate plea to help find beloved mum who vanished outside hospital. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Arts and Culture:

   • Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is on her first Australian tour. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Anita's Theatre in Wollongong celebrates 100 years. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Louvre heist: Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $157 million. 👉 9news.com.au
   • First look at Home & Away filming in WA as stars touch down. 👉 7news.com.au
   • There's a deadly funny thriller straight out of Freo: SBS and NITV Original 'Reckless'. 👉 sbs.com.au

8. Technology:

   • A major Trump nominee withdraws over 'Nazi streak' texts. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Amazon says AWS cloud services are back to normal after a massive outage. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 15 hours global chaos: Amazon cloud outage affects hundreds of platforms. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Sports:

   • Australia was dealt a crushing blow ahead of a World Cup blockbuster. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Skipper Healy is out of Australia's blockbuster World Cup clash with injury. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Reece Walsh secures dream call-up: ‘Huge thrill’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Nick Daicos pays heartfelt tribute as community mourns young Pies fan. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Aussies are closing in on a World Cup defence despite ‘off-field challenges’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australia's 18-year 'dream' realised as Cena bids farewell. 👉 nine.com.au
   • The AFL is facing heat over a compensation gift for Eagles as Allen exits. 👉 nine.com.au
   • Nawaqanitawase becomes dual international as Kangaroos name Test squad. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Other News:

    • A bid to keep cats inside is called an "unmitigated disaster". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • The state where smoking rates have increased in a 30-year first. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Aussies are sitting on thousands of dollars in a modern-day gold rush. 👉 9news.com.au
    • There are now 124 Maugean skates in captivity but can they ever be bred and released? 👉 abc.net.au
    • Victoria's top cop sorry for using police chopper to fly to Tasmania. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Electrical apprentices are exposed to potentially deadly shocks on the job. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The electrical apprentices exposed to potentially deadly shocks on the job. 👉 abc.net.au
    • New accusations come to light as Virginia Giuffre's memoir is released. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Albanese addresses awkward exchange between Trump and Kevin Rudd. 👉 7news.com.au

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