Australian News

1. Politics and Leadership:

   • Sussan Ley is facing leadership speculation within the Liberal party, with detractors suggesting a challenge is likely next year. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Liberal MPs are reportedly concerned about potential losses in city electorates and are pushing to maintain the net zero policy. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Sussan Ley has rejected claims that women who have abortions could benefit from a new law, but did not condemn MPs who made the comments. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • A man has been charged with the 1991 murder of Melinda Freeman in Victoria. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A Sydney mum recounts the moment her day care gave her son to another person. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a Melbourne train. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man's body was found in a Darwin storm drain. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Authorities in NSW and WA have charged 18 people in connection with a $60 million drug bust. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Two illicit tobacco stores in Sydney have been shut down. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Twelve people were charged after pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police at a Sydney defence expo. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A travel agent cancelled customers' holidays to pocket the refunds herself. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A woman was charged with ramming police cars in a Hungry Jack's car park. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Social Issues:

   • A report finds that one in five Australian households are 'severely food insecure'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A new study reveals young women and girls are dropping out of community sport due to racism. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Reddit and Kick have been added to the child social media ban. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Health and Aged Care:

   • Older Australians face long wait times for aged care assessments, with 116,000 people on the waiting list. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Commbank, Temu and electricity retailers have been named 'shonky' in annual awards by consumer group Choice. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • A couple were "effectively unable to be involved in care decisions" before a man's death due to a lack of Auslan interpreter. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Two obstetrics directors have resigned and senior midwives are on leave at a SEQ hospital, raising concerns about workplace culture. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Victoria prisoners spending entire jail term in police cells as Victoria’s justice system buckles. 👉 theguardian.com
   • New Medicare scheme makes many GPs ‘nervous’ about bulk-billing rollout. 👉 theguardian.com

5. Economy and Finance:

   • The ASX resists Wall St worries while Bitcoin plunges below $US100k. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia exported two decades' worth of gas in five years as prices surged. 👉 9news.com.au
   • RBA keeps rates on hold in November at 3.6pc. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Administrators called in for owner of mine owing almost $30m in royalties. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • The RBA governor resorts to sport cliches on interest rates while stretched Australians try to keep up with costs. 👉 theguardian.com

6. Housing and Property:

   • A report on homebuyers highlights anxiety over the 5 per cent home deposit scheme. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Building more homes on farmland is being considered as a solution to the housing crisis in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • What the RBA decision means for the 'sense of urgency' in the property market this spring. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A couple arrive home to find nasty note taped to their door. 👉 domain.com.au
   • The last affordable suburb in Sydney revealed. 👉 domain.com.au

7. World Affairs:

   • The US wants a Gaza stabilisation force to be implemented until 2027. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Polls have opened in US elections, with Mamdani favored to become New York mayor. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Former US vice-president Dick Cheney has died aged 84. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A cargo plane with three people on board crashed at a US airport, sparking a huge fireball. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Typhoon Kalamaegi leaves dozens dead in flooding rain in Philippines. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A man has been charged with attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a UK train. 👉 sbs.com.au

8. National Security:

   • ASIO chief warns that at least three nations are "willing to kill" on Australian soil. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

9. Environment and Science:

   • Scientists are hopeful they have found the source of SA algal bloom toxins. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Why the upcoming cyclone season could be more severe than usual. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Massive hail hits south-east Queensland as severe storms ravage state. 👉 theguardian.com

10. Arts and Culture:

    • Former Dragon lead guitarist Robert Taylor has died. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
    • Helen Garner's diaries win $100k international prize. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A woman is in court for putting googly eyes on a controversial 'Blue Blob' sculpture. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Sporting News:

    • David Beckham receives knighthood in 'big moment' for ex-footballer. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Jamie Melham has won the Melbourne Cup. 👉 nine.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.sports.yahoo.com
    • NRL launches new anti-tampering rules in wake of Galvin saga. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Kyrgios to face Sabalenka in Dubai 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Osborne Park Football Club has been suspended for two years over a Stephen Hawking costume scandal. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

12. Other News:

    • China extends visa-free entry for 45 countries, including Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A judge rules a Canberra woman is entitled to $500k after a share dispute. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Experts say 'serious gaps' in Labor’s environment laws undermine attempt to fix broken system. 👉 theguardian.com
    • A formerly missing New York political candidate could still win the election. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Private lending, public exposure. Why ASIC is worried. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A flower likened to 'cancer' for the environment is still being sold at nurseries. 👉 abc.net.au

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