Australian News

1. Geopolitics / Diplomacy:

   • Trump and Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss Gaza ceasefire, with Trump warning Hamas of "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Ukraine denies Russia's claim that it attempted to attack Putin's residence with long-range drones, calling the allegation "lies." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • China launches military drills around Taiwan, warning "separatist forces" amid rising tensions. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au

2. Australia / Security:

   • Federal police say alleged Bondi attackers acted alone, not part of a terrorist cell, amid ongoing investigations into the terror attack. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • PM Albanese resists calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, opting for a review instead, sparking outrage from victims' families. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations will include heavy police presence, including long-arm rifles, following Bondi attack. 👉 sbs.com.au

3. Natural Disasters / Weather:

   • Tropical Cyclone Hayley intensifies to a category 4 storm, threatening Western Australia's Kimberley coast with destructive winds up to 230 km/h. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Queensland faces life-threatening flash floods as monsoon trough brings up to 600mm of rainfall. 👉 9news.com.au

4. Crime / Law Enforcement:

   • Sydney man charged over alleged conspiracy to commit a shooting after a tactical police operation in Fairfield. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Teen arrested after police chase involving a Porsche with "cloned" plates in Western Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • "Knife-wielding" man arrested at Westfield shopping centre in dramatic scenes. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

5. Human Interest / Society:

   • Bondi hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed recounts his bravery in disarming a gunman during the terror attack, saying his "soul asked me to do that." 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Incredibly lucky" bushwalker survives bite from a giant brown snake in Morton National Park. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Metal detectorist uncovers 1880s Zanzibar coin on NSW beach, initially mistaking it for a rusted Australian coin. 👉 abc.net.au

6. Economy / Business:

   • Home battery uptake soars due to federal government rebates, with thousands of Australians adding batteries to their solar systems. 👉 abc.net.au
   • WA fishing ban impacts small businesses, with tackle shops struggling and fishing charters left vacant. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Chinese vacuum cleaner maker teases 1000hp electric supercar ahead of its unveiling in Las Vegas. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Sports:

   • Sydney to Hobart yacht race leader switches as boats race ahead of a wind change. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria road accident, rescued from wreckage and taken to hospital. 👉 7news.com.au
   • ICC punishes MCG for "unsatisfactory" pitch in Boxing Day Test, with Australia coach Andrew McDonald defending the curator. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Environment / Conservation:

   • Broken Hill records seven earthquakes in 2025, the most ever recorded in its history. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia's first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility is processing waste into raw materials. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Detection dogs assist in protecting native freshwater turtles from predators. 👉 sbs.com.au

9. Health / Wellbeing:

   • Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Sydney CBD grows, with cases reported near Clarence St and Wynyard. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Rural firefighters "gutted" after $30,000 worth of firefighting equipment stolen in NSW. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • "Christmas miracle" as family reunited with dog after three years. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Politics / Government:

    • Josh Burns to take rare extended parental leave from parliament next year. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Tim Wilson believes "most" Liberal MPs would be untroubled by a gay leader. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NSW Parliament powerless to force witnesses to front inquiries. 👉 abc.net.au

11. World Politics / Conflict:

    • Hamas confirms death of its former leader, believed to have died in May. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Hundreds of drones threaten ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. 👉 abc.net.au
    • US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of a peace plan. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

12. Culture / Entertainment:

    • French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at age 91. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Kim Kardashian criticized by animal rights organization PETA for giving each of her four children their own puppy as Christmas gifts. 👉 7news.com.au
    • 83rd Golden Globe nominations revealed, with Jacob Elordi and Ariana Grande receiving nods. 👉 7news.com.au

13. Technology / Innovation:

    • AI chatbots face scrutiny in Australia over their impact on teenagers. 👉 9news.com.au
    • US economy expands more than expected, influenced by local ASX Santa rally. 👉 sbs.com.au

14. Crime / Justice:

    • "Rogue" dog attacks three people, including a teen boy, in NSW. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
    • Police foiled an alleged plot for a public place shooting in Sydney just days after the Bondi Beach attack. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Drone allegedly flies package to prisoner at South Australia's largest prison. 👉 9news.com.au

15. Human Interest / Tragedy:

    • Missing woman's search renewed after 16 days in SA outback, with grave fears for her safety. 👉 theguardian.com
    • Grim find in bushland ends search for missing man near Taree, NSW. 👉 7news.com.au
    • Dead body spotted floating near naval base in Darwin, prompting a major search of the river. 👉 7news.com.au

16. Sports / Events:

    • Sydney council to light harbour with menorah after open letter, marking changes to NYE celebrations following Bondi attack. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Australian Open to feature Crowded House performance and other entertainment. 👉 9now.nine.com.au
    • First time since 1974: Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents revealed. 👉 sbs.com.au

17. Economic / Market:

    • Aussies could save hundreds by switching energy providers, ACCC warns. 👉 9news.com.au
    • Boxing Day sales: How to get the best bang for your buck and watch out for scams. 👉 sbs.com.au

18. Health / Safety:

    • Warning to beachgoers about a little-known risk at popular Aussie holiday spots. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Great white shark snagged off Barwon Heads, described as an "amazing experience." 👉 9news.com.au

19. Environment / Conservation:

    • Waste burning in a fire pit revealed as the cause of the massive Stieglitz bushfire. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Sydney council to light harbour with menorah during NYE celebrations after Jewish creatives' open letter. 👉 abc.net.au

20. Social / Cultural:

    • Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks to include heavy police presence and tribute to Bondi victims. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussie kids officially booted from social media, prompting a switch to alternative platforms. 👉 9news.com.au

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