Australian News

1. Shark Attacks:

   • A woman in her 20s died and her boyfriend was seriously injured in a shark attack at a secluded beach in NSW. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A Swiss woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a bull shark attack at Crowdy Bay, NSW. New details emerge about heroic actions during the attack. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • "'Courage from bystanders' praised after woman killed in shark attack". 👉 abc.net.au
   • One killed and another seriously injured in NSW Mid North Coast shark attack. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Large bull shark kills woman and injures man in attack at NSW beach. 👉 theguardian.com

2. Hong Kong Fire:

   • The death toll has risen to 94 in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, which tore through a high-rise residential tower. Firefighters are still fighting the blaze. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "How did the Hong Kong high rise fire turn so deadly, so quickly?". 👉 9news.com.au
   • Hong Kong residents devastated by mega blaze in blocks of flats. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Fire-prone materials made deadly Hong Kong inferno an 'accident waiting to happen'. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "'Everyone is worried': Death toll rises to 94 from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades". 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Scores dead, hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise blaze | Morning News Bulletin 28 November 2025. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Hong Kong fire: death toll rises to 83 as rescue crews search for survivors in still-burning towers – as it happened. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Crowdsourced site reveals devastating reality of Hong Kong inferno. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Morning Mail: Australians’ diet ‘to worsen’, Hong Kong fire death toll rises, the shocking legacy of face transplants". 👉 theguardian.com

3. Politics:

   • Anthony Albanese says he is celebrating a “proud day” after an extraordinary session of parliament passed sweeping reforms. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor strikes deal with Greens on nature laws overhaul amid criticism ‘dirty deal’ being ‘rammed through’. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Major environmental laws are about to pass after 'tough' negotiations, so what are they?. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • "Seven ways Australia’s nature laws are changing after Labor’s deal with the Greens". 👉 theguardian.com
   • 'Political move' or 'invaluable tool'? Police powers to search without warrant questioned. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Government strikes landmark deal with the Greens to pass environmental reform. 👉 sbs.com.au (1 hour ago)
   • Labor and Greens agree on extra ABC funding for kids' programs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Waits on housing and renewables may have just gone from years to months. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Inside the 72-hour rush that ended the long fight to fix Australia’s nature protection laws. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Labor's nature law concessions in bid to win Greens or Coalition support. 👉 sbs.com.au (1 day ago)
   • Has Anthony Albanese mastered the art of governing?. 👉 theguardian.com (1 day ago)

4. Former Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson:

   • Former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson found to have misled voters about cancer diagnosis and military history. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Aussie politician caught lying about military service, education and cancer diagnosis. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Former mayor fabricated army service, cancer: watchdog. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A corruption watchdog's findings reveal former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson was a far cry from the military serviceman he claimed to be. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson found to have misled voters about cancer diagnosis and military history. 👉 theguardian.com

5. Barnaby Joyce:

   • Barnaby Joyce has been scolded by former colleagues after announcing his resignation from the Nationals on the final sitting day of parliament for the year. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Barnaby Joyce makes resignation from Nationals official: ‘Heavy heart’. 👉 7news.com.au
   • 'Betrayed everyone’: Fury at Barnaby move. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Nine National Affairs Editor Andrew Probyn recognised at journalism awards - Nationals senator holding out hope of Joyce return. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Barnaby Joyce leaves the Nationals, considering defection to One Nation. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • "'Disappointing': Littleproud says Joyce let down Nationals by quitting party". 👉 sbs.com.au (1 day ago)

6. International Relations:

   • Australia lists Iranian group as terrorist sponsors as Wong cites 'dangerous acts'. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • "Iran hits out at 'insulting' blacklisting by Australia". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • 'Offensive': Iran condemns Australia's listing of IRGC as sponsor of terrorism. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia set to tip millions into Ukraine weapons fund. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Troops critically injured in Washington shooting named as FBI launches terror probe. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Violence and Crime:

   • A police officer accused of dangerous driving following the death of an Aboriginal teenager has learnt his fate in court. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • NSW Police officer guilty over Indigenous teen's death in custody. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Alleged CBD stabber appears in court. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Killer sentenced for stabbing murder of young mum (Helen Marsuk). 👉 7news.com.au
   • Video appears to show Israeli soldiers 'executing' two Palestinians in West Bank. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Gunman who allegedly shot two National Guardsmen identified. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Crime against our entire nation': National Guard ambush victims named". 👉 9news.com.au

8. Environment and Nature:

   • Parliamentarians have voted minutes to midnight on a “landmark” Bill to end protections for the Snowy Mountains’ wild brumbies. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • 'Landmark’ moment for state’s brumbies - A major change as law protecting brumbies in NSW national parks scrapped: 'Can breathe again'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A sliding doors moment meant 11-year-old Leo walked free. Do NSW law changes risk locking more children up?. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Environment laws pass parliament; PM hails ‘yes-olition’. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Australia falling well short of 2035 climate target, as Bowen concedes more work needed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • "Brumby Bill' recognising horses' heritage value dumped (In NSW). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia projected to miss 2035 emissions reduction target ‘by a country mile’ unless it ramps up climate policies. 👉 theguardian.com (2 days ago)

9. Domestic Violence:

   • "Common antidepressant could help reduce domestic violence, study shows". 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Minister admonishes department for treatment of DV victim-survivors". 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Ministers must answer for inaction on alcohol laws, anti-DV advocates say". 👉 abc.net.au
   • Hanson's high steaks dinner didn't get Joyce over line. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Despite having a law degree, this victim-survivor still found the court system 'traumatising' (4 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

10. Technology and Scams:

    • Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Aldi issues urgent warning amid supermarket scam. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Deepfake 'nudify' services used by thousands of Australians blocked by government (1 day ago). 👉 sbs.com.au
    • The most common holiday-season scams targeting Australians — and how to spot them. 👉 sbs.com.au

11. AFLW Accusations:

    • 'Do better': AFLW accused of 'stagnation' following sellout. 👉 9news.com.au
    • AFL backflips on State of Origin rule for Demons star. 👉 9news.com.au

12. Black Friday:

    • Black Friday 2025 is here: Your ultimate guide to the best sales in Australia to shop this weekend. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Run, don’t walk: Etihad slashes price of international economy fares for Black Friday. 👉 7news.com.au
    • ‘Impressive’ Samsonite carry-on case slashed to half price for Black Friday. 👉 7news.com.au

13. US National Guard:

    • US national guard member has died after shooting in Washington, Donald Trump says. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • US national guard shooting suspect identified as Afghan national. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Donald Trump says National Guard soldier shot in Washington DC has died. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Australian Food Policy: - Australian diet set to worsen as national food policy is drawn up by profit-driven industry, experts warn. 👉 theguardian.com - Why you could be paying more for your Christmas prawns this year. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Housing Affordability: - Was housing the problem in Australia's 'surprising' economic check up?. 👉 sbs.com.au - Australia's housing affordability hits worst levels yet. 👉 sbs.com.au - "Affordability crisis triggers surge in outback NSW land values" (2 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

16. Climate Change:

    • Australia is facing a hot summer — but the forecast comes with caveats. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Government projected to badly miss 2035 climate target, fall shy of 2030. 👉 abc.net.au

17. Other:

    • Former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson found to have misled voters about cancer diagnosis and military history. 👉 theguardian.com
    • "New-look Sydney swimming spots reopening so you can beat the heat". 👉 abc.net.au
    • Council's stern 24-hour request after 'unbelievable' act on Aussie roadside. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars — a decade after sister Bindi. 👉 abc.net.au (2 days ago)
    • The US government has reopened after a historic shutdown. What does that mean, exactly?. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Australia drops one place in Asia power rankings (4 days ago). 👉 9news.com.au

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