Australian News

1. Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon Wedding:

   • Anthony Albanese married Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge, making history as the first Australian Prime Minister to marry while in office. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A special guest stole the show at Anthony Albanese's wedding to Jodie Haydon. 👉 9news.com.au

2. AFLW Grand Final:

   • North Melbourne Kangaroos defeated the Brisbane Lions to win their second straight AFLW premiership, completing a perfect season. 👉 nine.com.au 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Emotional scenes followed as AFLW premiers rushed to embrace sidelined star Mia King after GF. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The AFLW has been accused of stagnation following a sellout grand final. 👉 nine.com.au
   • A bizarre 100m penalty flipped the AFLW grand final on its head. 👉 7news.com.au

3. Hong Kong Fire:

   • The death toll in the Hong Kong tower fire has climbed, and eight people have been arrested. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Failed fire alarms and months of warnings are under scrutiny as Hong Kong asks why so many died. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thousands of old towers in Hong Kong face fire risks. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A survivor shared an incredible story from inside the Hong Kong horror blaze. 👉 9news.com.au

4. Jetstar Airbus A320 Recall:

   • Dozens of Jetstar flights have been grounded due to an urgent Airbus A320 recall. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Delays are expected again for Jetstar passengers as airlines race to fix Airbus planes. 👉 9news.com.au

5. Floods in Southeast Asia:

   • The death toll has risen from floods in Southeast Asia. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Rescue efforts are underway after flash floods killed hundreds in Indonesia. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Thai PM admits flood failures after trapped victims wait days for help. 👉 abc.net.au
   • More than 400 have been killed as clean-up begins. 👉 sbs.com.au

6. Industrial Fire in Sydney:

   • A massive industrial fire in Sydney's west could burn for days with explosions felt kilometres away and flames reaching 150 meters. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au

7. NSW Jumping Castle Incident:

   • Four children were hospitalised after a jumping castle flew into the air due to a powerful wind gust in Sydney's west. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Wind gusts of 70km/h behind jumping castle horror. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Police and Crime:

   • An 18-year-old was charged with murder after a man was shot multiple times in Western Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Two inmates were hospitalised after a stabbing at a maximum security prison near Geelong. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A former detective shuts down the latest alleged sighting in hunt for alleged cop killer. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Detectives visit notorious killer on his deathbed (Bevan Von Einem). 👉 9news.com.au
   • A NSW police officer was found guilty over death of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Police prepare for competing protests in Melbourne and Sydney. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. The Wiggles Controversy:

   • The Wiggles issued a statement after appearing in a Keli Holiday Ecstasy music video, clarifying they do not condone drug use. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.lifestyle.yahoo.com

10. Weather and Environment:

    • La Niña has been declared days out from summer. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Record drop for Australia's emissions: What's working and what isn't? 👉 abc.net.au
    • Parliament wraps final sitting week of 2025 with passage of environmental law overhaul. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Record drop in Australia's emissions: What's working and what isn't? 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia news live: Rising Tide protesters block second coal ship entering Newcastle port. 👉 theguardian.com

11. Australian Politics:

    • The RBA's likely next interest rate move has surprised just about everyone. 👉 abc.net.au
    • PM praises 'yes-alition' as environmental reforms pass and parliament adjourns for the year. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Nationals senator holding out hope of Joyce return. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • Sussan Ley has accused Anthony Albanese’s environment tsar of putting deal-making above good policy. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

12. US and World Affairs:

    • US halts all asylum claims following shooting of two National Guard troops. 👉 abc.net.au
    • National Guard member dies after attack near White House. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Trump to pardon Honduran president's drug trafficking sentence. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Trump declares Venezuela airspace 'closed in its entirety' as tensions surge. 👉 sbs.com.au

13. Melbourne Metro Tunnel Opening:

    • Melbourne Metro Tunnel finally set to open after years of delays. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 'I couldn't be more excited': Melburnians ride the newly-opened Metro Tunnel. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The moments that made a city-shaping rail project. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Free travel every weekend for millions in Melbourne from today to say 'thank you'. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

14. Shark Attack:

    • Swiss tourist killed by shark on NSW beach identified. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

15. Tragedies and Accidents:

    • 'His legacy is profound': Award-winning winemaker found dead after house fire. 👉 9news.com.au (1 day ago)
    • Woman rescued after eight-metre fall into cave in remote WA. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Man drowns on NSW mid north coast after being pulled out by rip. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Her 8yo son was killed in an e-motorbike crash. Now Kloe Weedon wants new rules to protect kids. 👉 abc.net.au (3 days ago)

16. Legal and Justice:

    • Lawyers say WA Legal Practice Board is destroying their lives. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Modest estate listed for Virginia Giuffre in court battle. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A man jailed for creating 'evil twin' WiFi networks at Australian airports. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used hidden camera and earpieces to win $1.18m from Sydney’s Crown casino. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

17. AFL News:

    • AFL backflips on State of Origin rule for Demons star. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Kangaroos make AFLW history with second-straight premiership. 👉 nine.com.au

18. World News:

    • Rescue efforts underway after flash floods kill hundreds in Indonesia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Death toll keeps rising, eight more arrested after Hong Kong tower fire. 👉 9news.com.au
    • US halts all asylum claims following shooting of two National Guard troops. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Local News:

    • Secluded beach becomes Parramatta River's newest official swimming spot. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A 16-year-old has been allegedly stabbed in the back at a house party in an affluent Brisbane area. 👉 7news.com.au

20. Other News:

    • Jo had her baby 'ripped away' at birth — she's one of thousands across Australia. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The RBA's likely next interest rate move has surprised just about everyone. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sydney's rubbish leaves farmers feeling like 'second-class citizens'. 👉 abc.net.au (4 days ago)
    • Despite having a law degree, this victim-survivor still found the court system 'traumatising'. 👉 abc.net.au (5 days ago)

21. Sports News:

    • Piastri's perfect day sees him edge closer to teammate in F1 championship. 👉 abc.net.au
    • England cricketers happy to be labelled 'rubbish' but not 'arrogant'. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Lanning fires again as Stars blitz Renegades, Hurricanes down Scorchers. 👉 abc.net.au

22. Lifestyle and Culture:

    • No-bake chocolate and strawberry cake is the ultimate make-ahead dessert. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Global financial markets flying blind as data centre overheats — as it happened. 👉 abc.net.au (2 days ago)
    • Five speedy dinners for the busy end of year. 👉 abc.net.au (13 days ago)

23. More from The Guardian:

    • Australian taxpayers subsidise rising specialist fees as spending on Abbott-era Medicare safety net ‘explodes’. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from his homestead into the Australian outback. Two months on, questions remain. 👉 theguardian.com
    • New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying. 👉 theguardian.com

24. SBS News:

    • 'Coral IVF': Behind the innovative First Nations-led trial to save the Great Barrier Reef. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • 'At risk of losing everything': The frontline rangers protecting the Great Barrier Reef. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Hidden cameras and earpieces: Kazakhstan couple arrested over alleged $1m casino scam. 👉 sbs.com.au

25. Yahoo News:

    • One item Aussies urged to travel with 'at all times' as new plane ban comes in tomorrow. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Famous influencer rocked by ‘vile’ death threats after scandal (Paige Spiranac). 👉 7news.com.au
    • 'Protect their own': defence culture of silence, abuse. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

26. 7News:

    • Oscar Piastri stunner flips F1 title race on its head. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Two mothers unite in grief and anger over losing children to online bullying. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Ben Stokes hits back at critics after first Test disaster. 👉 7news.com.au

27. Community and Society:

    • Angry, panicked men have built themselves a joyless, exhausting prison. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australia's first Mormon warned others of Adelaide's wickedness. 👉 abc.net.au
    • From $50 rentals to burying the dead, this island governs itself (Cape Barren Island). 👉 abc.net.au

28. Health:

    • Qld woman waiting two years for ADHD assessment welcomes GP diagnosis change. [abc.net.au](👉 www

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