Australian News

1. Politics and Governance:

   • The Governor-General warned of the "fragility" of Australian democracy on the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal. 👉 theguardian.com
   • PM Albanese has labelled Gough Whitlam's dismissal ‘a calculated plot’ to remove elected government via partisan ambush. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Peter Lewis discusses what Gough Whitlam would do 50 years after the dismissal, suggesting his values could still guide Australian politics. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A political cartoon depicts how major players would look back on the Dismissal 50 years later. 👉 theguardian.com
   • GG makes 'bombshell' call 50 years after Australia's biggest political crisis. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Author Jenny Hocking discusses her pursuit of the truth 50 years after the Whitlam dismissal. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Details of Gough Whitlam’s dramatic 1975 dismissal are explored. (9 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Michelle Grattan reflects on watching the Whitlam dismissal from Parliament House (4 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

2. Climate Change and Environment:

   • Australia's bid to host COP31 is faltering amid deadlock with Turkey. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The NSW Nationals are set to abandon the net zero emissions target. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Sussan Ley risks losing MPs regardless of where net zero debate lands. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Ley faces leadership challenge over net zero policy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • NSW opposition leader warns climate divisions could cost votes. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Senator criticises calls to abandon net zero. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. World Affairs:

   • Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1 billion over a speech edit. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • The BBC is facing an orchestrated campaign to undercut public trust. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • President Sarkozy released from prison after 20 days. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US Senate takes first step toward ending longest-ever government shutdown (1 day ago). 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E. Jean Carroll rape verdict. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Explosion in New Delhi kills eight and injures 19. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia shuts Philippines embassy as 'super typhoon' claims lives. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Typhoon Fung-wong leaves at least eight dead, displaces 1.4 million in the Philippines. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Social Issues and Protests:

   • Activists accuse NSW of double standards, reject more police powers after neo-Nazi rally. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • NSW opposition to reintroduce plans to ban face coverings after police permitted a neo-Nazi group to rally outside state parliament. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police authorisation of Sydney neo-Nazi demonstration sparks calls for protest law review. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Police authorisation of Sydney neo-Nazi demonstration sparks calls for protest law review. 👉 sbs.com.au

5. Health and Safety:

   • Woman and child drown after falling into Melbourne creek. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Second company recalls alfalfa products over salmonella fears. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Wiggles company admits 'likely' law breach over Emma headband due to button battery danger. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Young boy dies at Victorian display home in swimming pool tragedy. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Homicide detectives investigating death of baby boy west of Melbourne. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

6. Business and Economy:

   • Retailers warned by ACCC over misleading Black Friday sales tactics. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Trips to the doctor just got cheaper thanks to $7.9 billion overhaul (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au
   • ACCC to conduct a Black Friday sales sweep to identify misleading or deceptive sales advertising used by retailers. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Jury still out on deposit scheme stoking rise in property prices. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Crime and Justice:

   • Federal Police appeal for information into daytime Melbourne shooting. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Charges laid three months after 'amazing' man killed in alleged hit-run. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Driver jailed for 16 years over 'extreme' Sydney road rage death. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A 26-year old man from Hungary has been jailed for trying to smuggle 9kg of methamphetamine worth more than $8m into Australia hidden inside blueberry powder packaging. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Homeowner in his underwear wrestles woman armed with scissors. 👉 9now.nine.com.au 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Police probe death of 1yo boy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Drugs found in van after cop chase, crash. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

8. Indigenous Affairs:

   • Indigenous mother takes action after 150 police visits in 20 months. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A historic native title claim encompassing Melbourne has been lodged with the Federal Court. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Royal Family:

   • Royals mark Remembrance Sunday. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Prince George’s debut marks major turning point for royal family. 👉 7news.com.au

10. Sports News:

    • Transgender women set to be banned from Olympics under new eligibility rules. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Starc sends England ominous warning as Ashes hopefuls fail to fire. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
    • Former England bowler thanks Australia for gifting surprise advantage of moving first test from the Gabba. 👉 7news.com.au

11. The Dismissal Anniversary:

    • Australia commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Dismissal. 👉 9news.com.au
    • An unlikeliest figure appears during Australia's gravest political crisis. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Photos show the dismissal of the 1975 Whitlam government (1 day ago). 👉 theguardian.com

12. Remembrance Day:

    • Australia pauses to reflect, commemorating those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Paul Daley reflects on war and truth-telling this Remembrance Day. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Army vet reflects on his service this Remembrance Day. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

13. Other News:

    • Warning to Aussie tourists after influencer cops $834 fine for dangerous beach move. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Respected engineer sounds alarm on dodgy Darwin apartments (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • 'Fearful' shoppers avoid Melbourne shopping centres as crimes rise (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • Second company recalls alfalfa products over salmonella fears. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
    • Qld police data reveals 500k drop in random breath tests in five years (2 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • Split Enz announces first Australian tour in 20 years (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

14. Technology and Disinformation:

    • Russian operatives are 'grooming' AI with false data, raising concerns about Australia's preparedness. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • The future of information warfare is discussed, focusing on whether Australia is prepared (Today). 👉 sbs.com.au

15. Local and Regional News:

    • Tensions remain high in rural NSW town of Moree after string of violent incidents. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Bat colony causes Gympie council to consider property buyback scheme. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Venue cancels weddings last-minute as insolvency announced in Southern Tasmania. 👉 abc.net.au

16. Arts and Culture:

    • David Szalay wins 2025 Booker prize for ‘dark’ Flesh (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com
    • Thinking outside the box: These artists are making art from humble cardboard (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
    • City of Melbourne rejects Mildura's Vault heist attempt (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

17. Lifestyle and Society:

    • New Zealanders planning to leave the country are sharing their reasons. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Australia’s poker machine story started 70 years ago, with warnings of harms from the beginning. 👉 theguardian.com
    • If you’re feeling anxious, take a moment to pause before pouring that glass of wine. 👉 theguardian.com
    • If your child wants an e-bike or e-scooter, this is what you need to know (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

18. Other Legal and Political Developments:

    • Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 abc.net.au
    • NSW shop landlords could be jailed for allowing tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vapes under new laws (1 day ago). 👉 theguardian.com
    • Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election (1 day ago). 👉 9news.com.au
    • US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn marriage equality. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au

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