Australian News

1. NSW Liberal Leadership:

   • Kellie Sloane has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party, replacing Mark Speakman. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Sloane became aware she was the target of neo-Nazi messages hours before being elected. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • NSW Premier Chris Minns is concerned about Kellie Sloane becoming the new leader of the NSW Liberals. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Kellie Sloane is a former journalist and Healthy Harold's CEO. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A profile on Kellie Sloane examines whether she can save the party. 👉 theguardian.com

2. Weather and Natural Disasters:

   • Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to make landfall on the Northern Territory coast, with residents bracing for destructive winds and heavy rainfall. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A cyclone warning has been declared for Darwin as Fina tracks south-west. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Cyclone Fina is expected to "reintensify" before crashing into the NT. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Neo-Nazis and Extremism:

   • Financial institutions and service providers are independently restricting funds to the National Socialist Network. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A neo-Nazi figure is among three arrested over alleged threats against MPs in NSW. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Combating Neo-Nazis is a 'wicked problem' for governments, says Michelle Grattan. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A prominent neo-Nazi has been charged over alleged online harassment of a federal MP. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was arrested in Sydney for alleged harassment of a federal MP over neo-Nazi criticism. 👉 theguardian.com

4. Financial and Economic News:

   • Australian shares plunged to a six-month low due to a volatile day on Wall Street and mixed US jobs data. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia could lose billions if it fails to invest in artificial intelligence technology. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The days of 4% pay rises are behind us, and wages are barely growing faster than inflation. 👉 theguardian.com

5. Asbestos Contamination:

   • Coloured sand for sale on eBay was removed days after an asbestos recall. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The coloured sand containing asbestos has been linked to a Chinese quarry. (2 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman was told to cordon off her backyard after using coloured sand that may have contained asbestos. (2 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au
   • Asbestos sand contamination was a fluke discovery in an Australian lab. (3 days ago) 👉 abc.net.au

6. Aviation Industry:

   • Virgin Australia and Qantas are banning portable power banks on flights due to fire risks. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar are banning power banks due to fire risks. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au

7. Legal and Justice System:

   • A fourth person has been charged over an alleged $71 million Defence contracts fraud. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman's medical records were given to her ex-partner despite a domestic violence order. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A woman has been jailed for 20 years over the killing of Australian surf brothers. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A coroner is to report on the 'terrorist' slaying of young police officers at Wieambilla. 👉 9news.com.au

8. International Relations and Politics:

   • Australia has handed COP31 to Türkiye but Bowen will lead negotiations. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US elite gathered for Dick Cheney's funeral, but Trump and Vance were not invited. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Trump floated the death penalty for Democrats urging the military to refuse illegal orders. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Medical and Health:

   • A study reveals that GP visits are dropping by 10,000 a day as cost pressures mount. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Oversight of ADHD diagnoses is needed as GP powers expand, according to a peak body. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The number of reported Social media addiction soars post-COVID among children. 👉 7news.com.au
   • There is a high chance a deadly disease is 'likely circulating' in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Mel Doyle reveals what Oprah Winfrey is really like off-screen ahead of her Aussie tour, where she will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. 👉 7news.com.au

10. Politics and Governance:

    • Coalition would back Labor's environment laws with 'sensible' amendments. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • A winter trial could be key to unlocking a 'huge' industrial hemp industry. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Sports News:

    • Brendan Doggett's Test debut represents a 150-year first for cricket. 👉 abc.net.au
    • England names firebrand quicks for the first Ashes Test. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Ellie Carpenter, Matildas star scores stunner in Chelsea's draw with Barcelona. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
    • Montpelier, a french club hits back at Mary Fowler after shocking claims of racism. 👉 7news.com.au

12. World Affairs:

    • US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine includes big concessions from Kyiv. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Alice Guo, Chinese national who ran a huge scam centre while Philippines mayor, sentenced to life in prison. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com

13. Environment and Climate Change:

    • Environment groups decry glider survey results. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at the COP30 venue. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Coalition to help Labor rush through new nature laws if environmental protections dropped. 👉 theguardian.com

14. Social Issues:

    • Application to remove 66 newborns made in one region in 4 years, inquiry reveals. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The tiny island taking one of the world's most valuable companies to court. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • There is a hidden crisis that could lead more Australian kids to drop out of school. 👉 sbs.com.au

15. Cybersecurity and Technology:

    • Data of up to 3.6 million people exposed in cyber breaches, FOI shows. 👉 abc.net.au

16. History and Culture:

    • Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in 'revenge dress'. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Billionaire's sci-fi dream became 'world's most hated car' 👉 abc.net.au
    • Today in history: Most watched TV episode on record stemmed from actor's contract dispute. 👉 9news.com.au

17. Real Estate and Housing:

    • Reserve property prices to be published in underquoting crackdown. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au
    • Own a patch of island paradise for $130,000. 👉 domain.com.au

18. Local and Regional News: - A Risky night-time water-bombing is a potential firefighting 'game changer' 👉 abc.net.au - Queensland councils were scammed out of millions despite warnings. 👉 abc.net.au - Calls for more action to evict 'Mr Stinky' from outback city. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au - The fresh warning over Triple-0 call failures. 👉 7news.com.au

19. SBS News Updates:

    • A 'hidden crisis' could lead more Australian kids to drop out of school. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Former journalist and Healthy Harold's CEO Kellie Sloane to lead NSW Liberal party. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Albanese's deposed attorney-general urges Labor to embrace ambitious reform. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • 'Cannot rush to failure': Coalition tables demands ahead of environmental showdown. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • 'Pushing its own agenda': PNG's top diplomat lashes Türkiye after Australia withdraws COP31 bid. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. 7News - Bizarre Feud Ashes:

    • A Bizarre Ashes feud erupts with fresh swipe at Steve Smith. 👉 7news.com.au

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