Australian News

1. Government Appointments:

   • A scathing review has found that appointments to government boards are routinely abused, with a lack of transparency and integrity eroding trust in the government. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

2. E-bike Regulations:

   • NSW is considering halving the power and top speed of e-bikes after a rider died in a collision with a garbage truck in Sydney. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Following a fatal e-bike crash, there are calls for lower speed and power limits for e-bikes in NSW. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. Social Media Ban for Children:

   • Australia's upcoming ban on social media for kids under 16 aims to reduce online risks but faces pushback; teens are reportedly fleeing to new apps ahead of the ban. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • With the social media ban for under-16s looming, a key question facing families is how to manage potential withdrawals. 👉 7news.com.au

4. Artificial Intelligence:

   • The Australian government has announced a national plan for AI, including a new AI safety institute that will ‘crack down hard’ on tech companies if required. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The government has announced a $30 million AI safety crackdown as part of its national roadmap for the use of AI, aiming to attract global investors and safeguard against risks. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Labor rejects standalone AI legislation, opting instead for a plan that helps unlock public and private data and "enable workers’ talents". 👉 theguardian.com

5. Climate and Environment:

   • The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed a La Niña event, warning of a volatile summer with hotter, drier months ahead. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Rare Antarctic fields of moss are under threat as temperatures reach 30C. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Climate protesters locked themselves to coal equipment in Newcastle as part of Rising Tide protests. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Crime and Law Enforcement:

   • A teen has been jailed for at least 12 years for the “brutal” murder of a Melbourne GP who caught him breaking into his home. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • An AVO taken out by MP Mark Latham’s ex-partner is set to be resolved in a three-day local court hearing next year. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The NSW government will reduce e-bike speed limits after a fatal crash in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Police are investigating an alleged satanic paedophile ring, charging a journalist and former swim coach. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for the murder of a Melbourne doctor. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A husband has been found guilty of murder over his wife's stabbing in a Melbourne backyard. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australian businesses are increasingly paying ransoms to cybercriminals. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Health and Medicine:

   • WHO releases first guidance on drugs like Ozempic for treating obesity. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • TGA issues fresh warning for Ozempic and other high-profile drugs. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Plastic kettles release millions of microplastics into every cup, a study finds. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A warning has been issued after a deadly disease detected in Horsham, Victoria. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Politics and Government:

   • Political donation laws in Victoria will change after a High Court challenge. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Energy Minister Chris Bowen admits household energy prices are ‘too high’, despite Labor’s rebates. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The first major changes to the Defence industry in 40 years have been announced. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Global Affairs:

   • US is ramping up its rhetoric ahead of a potential war in South America. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The death toll from floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka has risen to 132. 👉 9news.com.au
   • More than 1,000 people have died in flooding across Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Militaries are stepping in to aid Asia flood victims as death toll passes 1,000. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Authorities probe corruption, negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Hong Kong officials say mesh on apartments failed fire safety standards as death toll rises. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Zelenskyy, Macron push for united front as Ukraine awaits tough talks with Trump. 👉 sbs.com.au

10. Domestic Affairs:

    • Australia is monitoring a Chinese 'task group' in the Philippine Sea. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • An hour ago, a council row erupts over a 100m footpath residents don't want a bar of. 👉 9news.com.au
    • 21 people hospitalised after poisonous gas leak at Melbourne pork factory. 👉 9news.com.au

11. Economy and Business:

    • A leading Australian caravan maker collapses, putting 250 jobs at risk. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Australia's happiest generation of workers has been revealed. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Australian businesses are paying ransoms to cybercriminals in alarming numbers. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Businesses that send SMS messages now need to register their IDs. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Councils are in a wind farm information race as shift to renewables ramps up. 👉 abc.net.au

12. AFL:

    • AFL backflips on State of Origin rule for Demons star. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
    • AFLW is being accused of "stagnation" following a sellout. 👉 nine.com.au

13. Cricket:

    • Aussies receive massive Ashes boost ahead of Brisbane Test. 👉 nine.com.au
    • The one player who could shift Ashes narrative for England. 👉 nine.com.au
    • 'Why did I do that?': Head's hilarious moment amid chaos. 👉 nine.com.au

14. Basketball:

    • Fans rage as ESPN misses Boomers’ epic buzzer beater. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Epic Aussie victory - that no one could see. 👉 nine.com.au

15. Motorsport:

    • Retraction issued after McLaren claim prompts death threats. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 world title. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

16. Domestic Violence:

    • Smart cars are being weaponised against owners by domestic violence abusers. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Smart cars used as 'weapons' by domestic violence abusers. (1 day ago) 👉 abc.net.au

17. Other News:

    • Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work? 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from his homestead into the Australian outback. Two months on, questions remain. (3 days ago) 👉 theguardian.com

18. Uber:

    • Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules. 👉 abc.net.au

19. Space:

    • Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older. 👉 abc.net.au

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