Australian News

1. Bruce Lehrmann Case:

   • Bruce Lehrmann lost his appeal against a defamation ruling related to Brittany Higgins' rape claim; he is planning to take the case to the High Court. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The court made a new finding he was aware of Brittany Higgins’ lack of consent. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Bruce Lehrmann loses appeal against court finding he probably raped Brittany Higgins. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Bruce Lehrmann loses bid to clear name on Higgins rape claim. 👉 7news.com.au

2. Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia:

   • YouTube will comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban, although it is critical of the restrictions; Lemon8 will also restrict access. 👉 theguardian.com
   • YouTube is highly critical of the Australian government's under-16s social media ban but confirms it will comply with the looming restrictions. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • One in three Australian kids dream of becoming social media influencers as social media age ban looms. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australia’s under-16s social media ban might take weeks to work but all platforms are on notice, government says. 👉 theguardian.com
   • PM Anthony Albanese is standing firm on Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, declaring it will curb online bullying and save young lives. 👉 7news.com.au
   • eSafety commissioner questioned on Roblox and social media ban after Guardian investigation. 👉 theguardian.com
   • With just 10 days left until kids under 16 are kicked off social media, young Aussies are looking to lesser-known alternatives. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The biggest question facing Aussie families ahead of social media ban for under-16s. 👉 7news.com.au

3. Australian Politics and Governance:

   • The government’s National AI Plan prioritises economic opportunities of AI with safety laws delayed. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul. 👉 theguardian.com
   • 'Jobs for mates' review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order. 👉 theguardian.com

4. Economy and Business:

   • The Reserve Bank may soon need to tap the brakes as Australia's economy approaches its speed limit as high government spending collides with low productivity. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Up to 470,000 Samsung phones may be unable to call triple-zero, Optus says. 👉 sbs.com.au

5. Environment and Disasters:

   • Farmer who died fighting bushfire identified as WA town's deputy shire president. 👉 sbs.com.au

6. Crime and Justice:

   • A man who fled from police and tried to hide in a creek has been arrested after a man was shot dead in a park. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police have given a major update after a high school in Melbourne was plunged into lockdown after the principal was allegedly stabbed by another teacher. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Detectives have charged a man, reportedly a staff member, with unlawful assault after a secondary school principal was stabbed on the suburban campus. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Police have given a major update after a high school in Melbourne was plunged into lockdown after the principal was allegedly stabbed by another teacher. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Charges laid after school principal stabbed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

7. Arts and Culture:

   • Archie Moore’s kith and kin: a Golden Lion-winning work arrives in Brisbane. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Coffs Harbour choir sings Black Smoke in ancient Indigenous language Gumbaynggirr. 👉 theguardian.com

8. Finance and Business:

   • ASX edges higher ahead of GDP data | Silver breaks new record. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A probe into a taxpayer-funded housing insurance scheme has found owners with complex claims suffered serious personal and financial hardship. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

9. Telco Southern Phone:

   • Aussie telco fined $2.5 million for failing to protect customers from scams. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Aussie telco fined $2.5 million for failing to protect customers from scams. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Telco Southern Phone fined $2.5m for breaching anti-scam laws. 👉 abc.net.au

10. International Relations and Conflict:

    • Russia doesn't want war with Europe but is ready for one, Putin says ahead of Ukraine talks. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging Ukraine peace efforts. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging Ukraine peace efforts. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Japan and China trade accusations after coast guard incident in disputed waters. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Domestic Violence:

    • NT’s domestic violence crisis continues to kill Aboriginal women, one year on from landmark inquest. 👉 sbs.com.au

12. Other News:

    • eSafety commissioner hits back at US politician's 'zealot for global takedowns' claim. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Australia’s eSafety commissioner rejects US Republican’s assertion she is a ‘zealot for global takedowns’. 👉 theguardian.com

13. World Affairs:

    • US says it has 'only just begun' strikes on drug boats despite war crime allegations. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • eSafety commissioner hits back at US politician's 'zealot for global takedowns' claim. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US. 👉 9news.com.au

14. Domestic Affairs:

    • A Greens senator has grilled the Health Department after states and territories flagged concerns of a devastating aged-care crisis. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Wild claim in sexual violence class action. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • NT’s domestic violence crisis continues to kill Aboriginal women, one year on from landmark inquest. 👉 sbs.com.au

15. Accidents and Disasters:

    • 7NEWS live updates: Car falls on tracks, causing train delays. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Car crashes upside down onto train tracks west of Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Shocking moment pedestrian struck by car on wrong side of the road. 👉 7news.com.au

16. Retail and Consumer Affairs:

    • Black Friday 2025 Cyber Monday is here: Your ultimate guide to the best sales in Australia to shop today before they run out. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Run, don’t walk: Etihad slashes price of international economy fares for Black Friday. 👉 7news.com.au

17. Health and Medicine:

    • The risky transformation that led this Australian to fly 16,000km for new eyes. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Should you be freaking out about microplastics? 👉 sbs.com.au

18. Caravan Industry:

    • Whistleblower sounded alarm months before Aussie caravan giant’s collapse. 👉 7news.com.au

19. Sport:

    • Teammate backs Ashes hero to replace Khawaja. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Former cricket champion dies unexpectedly aged 62. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Former cricket champion dies unexpectedly aged 62. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Serena Williams sparks ‘wildfire’ with comeback hint. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Star TV presenter collapses during live broadcast. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Praise for Kerr in Aussie return as Matildas down New Zealand. 👉 abc.net.au
    • ‘Silly not to’: Mal teases Lomax play to supercharge Bears build. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Matildas end year on high as focus turns to Asian Cup. 👉 nine.com.au
    • England great dies just days after addressing Lions squad. 👉 nine.com.au
    • $25m Gallen blueprint driving NRL giant's eye-catching switch. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Australian Olympian hopes to reconnect with birth country via new scheme. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test with back injury. 👉 abc.net.au
    • England stars under fire after e-scooter drama. [👉 abc.net.au(👉 abc.net.au

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