Australian News

1. Terrorism / Australia:

   • A terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration left 16 dead, including a 10-year-old girl and Rabbi Eli Schlanger, with dozens injured. Authorities confirmed the gunmen were a father and son, and identified one victim as a French national. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • A civilian, identified as Ahmed el-Ahmed, tackled one of the gunmen, turning the weapon on him. Police found rudimentary explosives in the attackers' vehicle. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack as an "act of evil antisemitism," while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accused the government of failing to protect Jewish Australians. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com

2. Geopolitics / International:

   • Ukrainian officials announced they were dropping NATO ambitions ahead of peace talks, signaling a strategic shift amid ongoing conflict. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the Bondi Beach attack, accusing him of "fuelling antisemitism." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

3. Crime / Australia:

   • A Gold Coast builder was scammed by a man claiming to be his nephew, leading to police issuing an arrest warrant. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Florey Brain Research Centre sued an executive, alleging theft and erasure of critical files. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Sports / Australia:

   • Matildas star Sam Kerr scored a crucial goal for Chelsea in a Women's Super League victory. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Scorchers defeated the Sixers in the BBL opener, with rain delays shortening the match. 👉 nine.com.au

5. Economy / Australia:

   • The Australian market experienced a decline, with ASX Limited shares falling due to an ASIC hit. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Super funds were criticized for delaying insurance claims, particularly mental health-related claims, according to a regulator report. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Environment / Australia:

   • Western Australia's wettest towns are relying on water trucks due to heavy rainfall, raising concerns about infrastructure costs. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Health / Australia:

   • The search for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer resumed after her phone was found, offering hope to her family. 👉 abc.net.au

8. Politics / Australia:

   • Attorney-General Michelle Rowland agreed to repay part of a family trip to WA after spending breached rules. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The government announced a $5 billion boost to home battery subsidies, aiming to address rising costs. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Technology / Australia:

   • Australians expressed openness to AI integration in Triple Zero emergency services, according to a survey. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Crime / International:

    • Two students were killed and nine injured in a shooting at Brown University in the US, with a person of interest detained. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

11. Culture / Australia:

    • A list of the best video games of 2025 was released, including titles like Hollow Knight and Donkey Kong. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Business / Australia:

    • Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott launched legal action against the bank, alleging wrongdoing. 👉 sbs.com.au

13. Indigenous Affairs / Australia:

    • The Wotjobaluk Nations Festival celebrated 20 years of native title recognition in Victoria. 👉 abc.net.au

14. Social Media / Australia:

    • Australia's social media ban for under-16s took effect, affecting platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. 👉 9news.com.au

15. Travel / Australia:

    • A French national was identified as a victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. 👉 9news.com.au

16. International Conflict:

    • Indian fans rioted during Lionel Messi's appearance in Kolkata, tearing up seats and invading the pitch. 👉 abc.net.au

17. Infrastructure / Australia:

    • Queensland's Attorney-General Michelle Rowland agreed to repay part of a family trip to Western Australia after spending breached rules. 👉 sbs.com.au

18. Domestic Violence / Australia:

    • Hundreds were turned away from a Broome domestic violence refuge due to lack of beds. 👉 sbs.com.au

19. Cricket / Australia:

    • England's Brendon McCullum addressed an airport incident involving a cameraman ahead of the Ashes Test in Adelaide. 👉 nine.com.au

20. Health / Australia:

    • A man was brought back to life after suffering a heart attack during a competition. 👉 9news.com.au

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