Australian News

1. Radio Icon John Laws Passes Away:

   • Veteran radio broadcaster John Laws has died at the age of 90. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Numerous figures have paid tribute to Laws, including Anthony Albanese and Ray Hadley. 👉 9news.com.au
   • NSW Premier Chris Minns says the government would "love" to hold a state funeral for Laws. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Richard Wilkins recalls one of his last lunches with John Laws. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Laws had a 71-year career in radio before retiring in November 2024. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A look into how John Laws went from jackaroo to 'Golden Tonsils' radio titan. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A memorable interview with John Laws back in 2012 is recirculating. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A look back at how John Laws became the king of talkback radio despite a string of scandals. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Neo-Nazi Rally Condemned:

   • Female NSW politicians have faced threats after condemning a neo-Nazi rally that was held outside state parliament. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • NSW Police are facing scrutiny over the authorisation of the neo-Nazi demonstration, prompting calls for a protest law review. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • One state will look at outlawing Nazi slogans and appearances after a neo-Nazi rally outside parliament was allowed to go ahead. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. Super Typhoon Fung-wong Impact:

   • Super Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, resulting in at least two deaths and the evacuation of over a million people. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia has shut its embassy in the Philippines as the typhoon claims lives. 👉 9news.com.au
   • One photo captures tenderness amid the chaos as the super typhoon hits the battered nation. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A look at Super Typhoon Fung-wong as it hits the Philippines. 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Federal Politics:

   • Albanese's new best friend is playing the field regarding Australia's rare earths and magnet shock. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Albanese government faces criticism for hospital funding snub from Queensland premier, ending 'cannoli diplomacy'. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has called Labor's power rebates a 'swindle'. 👉 7news.com.au

5. Liberal Party Net Zero Debate:

   • A Liberal insider has called those gunning for Sussan Ley's leadership an "act of total madness". 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Liberal party's net zero decision is unlikely to heal the divide and could "destroy" Ley's leadership. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Barnaby Joyce labels renewable energy a "total swindle". 👉 abc.net.au
   • A moderate Liberal decries 'fatwa' on net zero as he urges party not to become 'fringe dwellers'. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Senator says he'll quit if Liberals dump net zero and Paris Agreement. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A moderate Liberal decries 'fatwa' on net zero as he urges party not to become 'fringe dwellers'. 👉 theguardian.com

6. US Government Shutdown:

   • Thousands of US flights have been cancelled in a day as the government shutdown persists. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Millions of Americans are going hungry amid the record shutdown. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Hundreds of US flights cancelled as government shutdown drags on. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Economics and Finance:

   • The RBA warns the economy is in danger of being indefinitely trapped in a slow growth lane. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Millions of Australians are warned of a jump in health insurance premiums in 2026. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Formula 1 Controversy:

   • Oscar Piastri was handed a controversial 10-second penalty in Brazil. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Piastri's F1 title hopes take a massive blow after contentious penalty. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Equation tougher for Piastri as Norris extends lead in F1 championship. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Princess Anne's Visit to Australia:

   • Princess Anne lays a wreath in honour of Porepunkah police officers. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Aussies give their verdict on Princess Anne as she arrives in Sydney for royal tour. 👉 7news.com.au

10. BBC and Donald Trump:

    • Trump unleashes on global media giant over edited documentary. 👉 9news.com.au
    • BBC bosses resign over accusations of misleading Trump edit. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. Health:

    • Half of Aussies at risk of food poisoning due to one habit when preparing chicken. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Hidden health benefit discovered in your daily cup of coffee. 👉 9news.com.au

12. Social Media Ban:

    • Australia's social media ban comes into effect next month. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Parents are being urged to prepare for the social media ban on kids. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

13. Marine Incident:

    • Dozens missing in Malaysia after boat carrying migrants sinks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Hundreds missing after boat carrying Rohingya migrants sinks off Malaysian coast. 👉 sbs.com.au

14. Native Title Claim:

    • Victoria's Wurundjeri people file native title claim for Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Traditional owners file native title claim over Melbourne and surrounding areas. 👉 theguardian.com

15. Energy Industry:

    • The wind blows, yet turbines lie still, a symptom of Australia's renewables glut. 👉 abc.net.au

16. More Single-Use Plastic Bans:

    • Everyday single-use plastic items are now banned for millions in NSW. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

17. Australian Police Matters:

    • A police response is under investigation after a man was found dead in NSW. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A report of a single gunshot opens up a new line of inquiry in the search for Dezi Freeman. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Police are probing a DV after a mum and 10yo girl were killed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • 15 arrested as part of Operation Shows in Melbourne. 👉 9news.com.au

18. Traffic Incidents:

    • NSW motorway closed after truck carrying onions crashes and burns. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Woman's miraculous escape after becoming trapped in car on train tracks. 👉 9news.com.au

19. International Relations:

    • Australia shuts Philippines embassy as 'super typhoon' claims lives. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Ukrainian-Australians call for further action on Russian 'blood oil' entering the country. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. Medical Breakthrough:

    • Ex-AFL star spurs brain bank to fast-track schizophrenia treatment. 👉 7news.com.au

21. Musical Group split Enz:

    • Split Enz announces first Australian tour in 20 years. 👉 abc.net.au

22. Homelessness in WA:

    • Homelessness in regional WA takes national stage in Canberra exhibition. 👉 abc.net.au

23. Air India Crash:

    • Heartbreaking mystery looms over tragic Air India crash. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

24. Airline Industry:

    • US airlines cancel over 1000 flights over ongoing government shutdown. 👉 9news.com.au

25. AFL Introduces Wildcard Round:

    • The AFL will introduce a divisive wildcard round from next year, giving teams ranked ninth and 10th an opportunity to win the premiership. 👉 7news.com.au

26. WBBL Wrap:

    • Ash Gardner was the toast of her Sixers' teammates with her five-for against the Scorchers. 👉 7news.com.au

27. Queensland Fire:

    • Queensland community mourn four people lost in house fire (1 day ago). 👉 sbs.com.au

28. Kilauea Volcano Erupts:

    • Rivers of lava pour forth as major Hawaiian volcano erupts. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au

29. The Great Barrier Reef:

    • Great Barrier Reef may partially recover from 'grim future' if global warming stays below 2C. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

30. Powerless:

    • The hidden crisis of prepaid energy and First Nations communities. 👉 sbs.com.au (1 day ago)

31. Aussie drivers warned:

    • Aussie drivers warned over unpredictable road danger that's 'everywhere' now: 'Clear trend'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

32. Woman found dead:

    • Crime scene established after woman found dead in home. 👉 7news.com.au

33. ATP Finals:

    • Alex de Minaur has lost his first match at the ATP Finals. 👉 7news.com.au

34. The single pothole:

    • The single pothole that ruined dozens of cars. 👉 7news.com.au

35. 'Nestflix': Peregrine falcon livestream:

    • 'Nestflix': Peregrine falcon livestream has Australians glued to their screens. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

36. Small-scale Tasmanian farmers:

    • Uncertainty for small-scale Tasmanian farmers over new food safety rules (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

37. Women's pain inquiry:

    • Women's pain inquiry finds male-centred health system causing suffering (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

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