Australian News

1. Extreme Weather and Bushfires:

   • Extreme fire danger is forecast across a large part of NSW, with total fire bans in place across nine regions. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Parts of Australia are set to swelter through extreme heat, as firefighters battle blazes. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Sydney is experiencing temperatures topping 40 degrees amidst a major heatwave. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A warning has been issued that NSW is facing a 'catastrophic risk' due to bushfire unpreparedness. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Strong winds and widespread heatwaves are fueling fire threats across Australia. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Sydney recorded its highest temperature in nearly two years amid a heatwave, with Tasmanian bushfires threatening homes. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Firefighters are desperately trying to contain an out-of-control fire on the NSW Mid North Coast. 👉 9news.com.au

2. Social Media Ban for Under-16s:

   • Australia's social media ban for under-16s is set to follow teens overseas and impact visa holders. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Families are criticising the looming social media ban, stating that it helps them to connect. 👉 7news.com.au
   • As the under-16s social media ban nears, kids are turning to alternative apps. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Just 10 days are left until kids under 16 are kicked off social media, young Aussies are looking to lesser-known alternatives. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A high court challenge is likely, but children are still expected to get around social media ban as tech giants put on notice. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Communications minister Anika Wells defends $95,000 trip to UN general assembly in New York, regarding the social media ban. 👉 theguardian.com

3. Legal and Crime News:

   • Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear in New Zealand. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Bevan Spencer von Einem, a notorious child murderer, dies while serving a life sentence. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The families of officers killed in the Wieambilla ambush have launched legal action against police. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Authorities made damning finding against Bruce Lehrmann as appeal was dismissed. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • NSW Police seize three luxury cars and arrest six while targeting alleged organised crime. 👉 theguardian.com
   • John Setka, ex-CFMEU boss, faces more charges over alleged offensive messaging. 👉 9news.com.au

4. Health and Medical News:

   • Australia’s Medical Association warns of the eroding value of private health insurance. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A $2.5 million grant has been awarded for cutting-edge brain cancer research. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Update after dog fatally mauls owner on Eyre Peninsula. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

5. Politics and Government:

   • Australia has sanctioned top Taliban leaders due to concerns over the oppression of Afghan women and girls. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Vincent Tarzia has stepped down as South Australia's Opposition leader. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Pentagon confirms it's moving ahead with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. 👉 9news.com.au
   • US says there are opportunities to put AUKUS on 'strongest footing' after five-month review. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock in Australia despite the ban, Senate told. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Cash boost for million-plus Aussies in just weeks with social security payments increasing on January 1. 👉 9news.com.au
   • More than a million Centrelink customers to receive cash boost in weeks as social security payments to increase on January 1. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The federal government will introduce legislation to protect the use of cash. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Business and Economy:

   • Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros studio and streaming business for $72 billion. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Ayers Rock Resort operation is being sold to US company Journey Beyond. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Aussies are paying more for private health insurance and getting less, according to AMA. 👉 9news.com.au

7. Sports News:

   • Australia took control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia's squad started the second Ashes Test without Usman Khawaja and skipper Pat Cummins. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Five dropped catches cost England as Australia builds a lead in the second Ashes Test. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Steve Smith is on top again after he resumes Ashes hostilities with Jofra Archer. 👉 theguardian.com
   • The Socceroos are set to face host nation US in the Men's World Cup. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Socceroos have drawn co-hosts US for next year's World Cup. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia bats into strong position as England shells several big chances. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The numbers and narrative behind Australia's staggering pink ball success in the Ashes. (4 days ago). 👉 abc.net.au

8. Arts and Culture:

   • Lady Gaga review – the Mayhem Ball shows Mother Monster is still the reigning queen of spectacle. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Sculptor Ron Mueck’s larger than life Sydney exhibition. 👉 theguardian.com
   • From man babies to giant pregnant women: star sculptor Ron Mueck’s larger than life Sydney exhibition. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Amyl & The Sniffers have dominated at the ARIAs taking out four awards. (1 week ago). 👉 abc.net.au

9. Other News:

   • 'Enclaves for the rich': new luxury housing is putting parts of Sydney out of reach to all but the very few. 👉 theguardian.com
   • A leaking underground pipe threatens to spill sewage into Sydney Harbour. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A uni student is accused of gangland hit, acting on orders from a crime syndicate involved in the illegal tobacco trade. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • An Aussie with disability is repeatedly kicked out of pubs. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Some world leaders make decisions while chronically sleep-deprived. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The 'everyday' behaviour that has shop owners in Australia worried as theft soars. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • There are areas to put AUKUS on 'strongest possible footing'. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The dream that grew into the GreenWay – a car-free corridor from Sydney Harbour to the Cooks River. 👉 theguardian.com
   • South Australian bus ads misled public by claiming gas is ‘clean and green’, regulator finds. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Search engines will soon have to blur porn image results in Australia. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • A hidden crisis is unfolding as thousands leave Australia's guest worker scheme. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au
   • Four countries say they'll boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation. (1 day ago). 👉 abc.net.au

10. World Affairs:

    • Vladimir Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' fuel supplies. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Heidi Lazarenko, a Canadian woman, has spoken out after contracting malaria in Bali, Indonesia. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai worker's remains. 👉 9news.com.au
    • US military leaders face Congress over boat strikes. 👉 9news.com.au
    • UK sanctions Russian spies over 2018 nerve agent attack. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Federal judge orders release of abandoned Epstein investigation files. (1 day ago). 👉 theguardian.com

11. Accidents and Disasters:

    • Suspected human remains found on NSW beach after swimmer's disappearance. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Children suffer burns on waterslide at NZ daycare after chemical 'mix-up'. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Tributes to woman killed by her own dog in South Australian home. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Human remains have been found after the search for Astin Gerstl, the teen swept out to sea during Schoolies. 👉 7news.com.au

12. Lifestyle and Trends: - Should you be freaking out about microplastics? 👉 sbs.com.au - Reporter left bloodied and in shock after run-in with bird. 👉 9now.nine.com.au - The unusual reason Peter bought this derelict cottage. 👉 domain.com.au - As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country. 👉 abc.net.au - World's largest mistletoe among flora blooming for Australian Christmas. 👉 abc.net.au

13. Travel:

    • Revealed: The travel hotspots Australians are heading to this summer. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • The latest travel advice for Southeast Asia amid deadly storms and floods affecting millions. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A couple arrive home to find nasty note taped to their door. 👉 domain.com.au
    • Australia in firing line as killer insect rapidly spreads. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

14. AFL News:

    • Best 23s: Blockbuster trade fills the biggest void in the AFL. 👉 nine.com.au
    • Tasmania AFL stadium gets official approval after years of debate. 👉 sbs.com.au

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