Australian News

1. NBA Gambling Scandal:

   • NBA coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among those arrested in connection with schemes involving sports betting and poker games with mafia links. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • The schemes involve rigging sports bets and poker games, with allegations of fake injuries and hidden cameras. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Injury status of NBA's biggest stars allegedly used in betting scandal. 👉 abc.net.au

2. Sydney Murder Case:

   • Three men have been charged as "guns for hire" in the murder of Thi Kim Tran, with police alleging the "kill crew" sent a photo of the victim to her husband before her death. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. Bird Flu Concerns:

   • Fears a deadly strain of H5 bird flu has reached a remote Australian territory, potentially infecting elephant seals on Heard Island. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Optus Executives Exit:

   • Two senior Optus executives have departed following scrutiny over a recent triple-0 outage. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

5. Australian Politics:

   • The Coalition is raising concerns about Labor's environment law reforms, calling them a "handbrake" on investment. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump have signed a critical minerals deal, but some warn Australian taxpayers should be wary. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com

6. International Relations:

   • US imposes more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine war continues; Putin says the sanctions will have little effect. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump to meet with Xi Jinping amid escalating trade tensions. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Aukus should expand to other shipbuilding nations, US congressman suggests, as Albanese returns to Australia. 👉 theguardian.com

7. Crime and Justice:

   • Police begin two-day river search for remains of Colleen Walker-Craig (35 years ago). 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'We were defeated': Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Man charged with murder after man stabbed to death in Gold Coast unit block. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A pedestrian has died after being struck by an e-bike in Sydney’s west. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • WA mum found dead hours after police issue emotional plea (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

8. Royal News:

   • King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in historic step. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

9. US News:

   • Trump tears down nearly all of White House East Wing for new ballroom. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US sanctions Russian oil, blasts Putin over 'senseless war'. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US military kills two people in strike on suspected drug boat in Pacific. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump put on 'theatre' and 'good TV' when he humiliated Rudd, senior politician says. 👉 9news.com.au

10. Health:

    • Mum's vaccine plea after fit, athletic daughter almost dies from meningococcal B. 👉 9news.com.au
    • New campaign aims to counter risks of armed attacks in Australia. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Indigenous Affairs:

    • Cape York land returned to owners 255 years after Captain James Cook arrived. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Superannuation:

    • Average Aussie super fund reaches record high. 👉 9news.com.au

13. AFL:

    • AFL facing heat over compensation gift for Eagles as Allen exits. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Potential Merrett trade a 'changer for the Hawks'. 👉 nine.com.au

14. Transport:

    • Major changes coming to how Aussies visit Europe. 👉 9news.com.au

15. Technology:

    • Meta cutting hundreds of AI jobs - but hiring more at the same time. 👉 9news.com.au

16. Business and Economy:

    • Australia’s surprise unemployment spike suggests an economy not overheating but in need of stimulus. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Australian executives don’t deserve big bonuses. 👉 theguardian.com

17. Accident and Safety:

    • Girl fighting for life after crash in Melbourne overnight. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Driver fighting for life, two horses dead after horse truck crash. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 'Inexperienced' surfer and friend trying to save him drowned in fierce swell (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

18. Retail:

    • Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Popular cosmetics brand Lush has closed stores and its website in Australia to protest the situation in Gaza. 👉 7news.com.au (1 day ago)

19. Society and Culture:

    • More than 2 million Aussies are staring down the barrel of $1650 fine for tax returns. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Why politicians, athletes and everyday Aussies are unplugging from social media for 24 hours. 👉 9now.nine.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia’s cults crisis: why more people are falling prey to insidious high-control groups (1 day ago). 👉 theguardian.com
    • Aussies may be incorrectly blaming gut issues on gluten intolerance. 👉 9news.com.au

20. Animals:

    • Snakes can strike faster than your brain tells your muscles to move. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Cranky crow forces tourists to duck for cover at holiday hotspot. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Male dolphins spotted donning sea-sponge wigs to attract females. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Breeding colony of rare swamp creatures discovered during 12-year search. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

21. Arts and Culture:

    • Murdoch’s flagship hails ‘terrifyingly funny’ Succession. 👉 theguardian.com
    • As this fascinating history of art heists shows, timing is everything (3 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

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