Australian News

1. Legal / Crime:

   • Greg Lynn, a former Jetstar pilot, has had his 2020 murder conviction for the death of High Country camper Carol Clay overturned by Victoria’s Court of Appeal, with a new trial ordered. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against a corruption finding, upholding his conviction in the Lehrmann case. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the alleged stabbing death of a man in Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

2. World Politics:

   • Donald Trump’s administration plans to require Australians and other visa-exempt travelers to submit five years of social media history to enter the US. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The US seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the largest such seizure in history, as tensions escalate. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Trump renews attacks on Europe, calling it "weak and decaying," while pressuring Ukraine to hold wartime elections. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Economy / Markets:

   • The Australian dollar spikes following a US interest rate cut, buoyed by market optimism. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Australia’s gas shortage is blamed on "stupid decisions" made under former Prime Minister John Howard, raising fears of power price spikes. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Australian Energy Market Commission proposes Netflix-like power charges, signaling a major overhaul of energy pricing. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Politics / Government:

   • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his government amid controversy over MPs’ travel expenses, including claims of misuse of taxpayer funds for family trips. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, though teens report minimal changes and ongoing access to platforms. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A landmark legal case seeks to recover millions of dollars from bookmakers after stolen funds were gambled away. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Crime / Justice:

   • A woman is critically injured after being allegedly run over by her partner in a domestic violence incident in Sydney’s southwest. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The remains of a missing toddler, last seen in 2014, are found buried in a suburban backyard in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
   • A man is charged after allegedly running over a pregnant woman in a domestic violence attack. 👉 7news.com.au

6. Health / Society:

   • Indigenous deaths in custody hit a 45-year high, with advocates calling it a "national disgrace." 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A new vaccine for a COVID-19 variant is now available in Australia. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A Canberra doctor is ordered to stop using Botox injections for endometriosis pain, despite patient advocacy. 👉 sbs.com.au

7. Sports:

   • Australia’s AUKUS submarine project remains on track, despite delays in the US and UK shipbuilding programs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Phillip Island’s MotoGP contract expires next year, with locals campaigning to retain the event. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A 14-year-old boy is killed in an e-bike crash in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Culture / Entertainment:

   • Nicole Kidman is named co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé and Venus Williams. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9now.nine.com.au
   • Bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, known for the Shopaholic series, dies at age 55. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • The popular Australian soap Neighbours concludes its 40-year run. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.lifestyle.yahoo.com

9. Environment / Climate:

   • Underwater "storms" are accelerating the melting of Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier, raising sea-level concerns. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tasmania’s December bushfires are seen as a warning of worsening summer conditions. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory become a 700,000-hectare Indigenous Protected Area. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Science / Technology:

    • Archaeologists discover evidence that humans began making fires 400,000 years ago, pushing back the timeline significantly. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A business owner loses $300,000 in an alleged bond scam, highlighting ongoing financial fraud risks. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A new AI exhibition explores the intersection of truth and fiction in the digital age. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Business / Economy:

    • The Australian dollar spikes after a US interest rate cut. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A jewellery chain collapses into administration, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Super giant HESTA faces additional licence conditions after a fund outage. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Transport / Infrastructure:

    • A permanent toll cap of $60 and two-way tolling are confirmed for Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A woman is critically injured after a stolen ute crashes into two cars during a police chase in Sydney. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Cheques are set to be phased out in Australia, prompting calls for people to cash them in before it’s too late. 👉 9news.com.au

13. Social Issues:

    • Australia’s social media ban for under-16s is now in effect, with teens expressing mixed reactions. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A 21-year-old woman is killed in a freak accident when a pole falls on her car. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A 14-year-old boy is killed in an e-bike crash in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au

14. Crime / Law Enforcement:

    • Dozen Hells Angels bikies are charged after morning raids in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A man is charged after allegedly running over a pregnant woman in a domestic violence attack. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A second teen is charged in the stabbing death of a man in Melbourne. 👉 abc.net.au

15. Health / Wellness:

    • A woman is critically injured after being allegedly run over by her partner in a domestic violence incident. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A new COVID-19 vaccine is available in Australia for a new variant. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A Canberra doctor is ordered to stop using Botox injections for endometriosis pain. 👉 sbs.com.au

16. International:

    • The US seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the largest such seizure in history. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Trump renews attacks on Europe, calling it "weak and decaying," while pressuring Ukraine to hold wartime elections. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Iceland joins countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation. 👉 9news.com.au

17. Domestic Politics:

    • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his government amid controversy over MPs’ travel expenses. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A Nationals MP’s high family travel bill highlights generous rules for MPs. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Opposition leader Peter Dutton calls for Anika Wells to step aside while an expenses review is underway. 👉 abc.net.au

18. Crime / Law Enforcement (Continued):

    • A 16-year-old boy is charged with murder in the alleged stabbing death of a man in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A man is charged after allegedly running over a pregnant woman in a domestic violence attack. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A woman is critically injured after being allegedly run over by her partner in a domestic violence incident. 👉 7news.com.au

19. Legal / Crime (Continued):

    • A 14-year-old boy is killed in an e-bike crash in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A man is charged after allegedly running over a pregnant woman in a domestic violence attack. 👉 7news.com.au
    • A woman is critically injured after being allegedly run over by her partner in a domestic violence incident. 👉 7news.com.au

20. Sports (Continued):

    • Australia’s AUKUS submarine project remains on track, despite delays in the US and UK shipbuilding programs. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Phillip Island’s MotoGP contract expires next year, with locals campaigning to retain the event. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A 14-year-old boy is killed in an e-bike crash in Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au

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