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Australian News

Australia / Politics:
- Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will resign as Australia’s ambassador to the US a year early, citing personal reasons, though speculation links his departure to tensions with Donald Trump’s administration. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
- Anthony Albanese declares January 22 a national day of mourning for the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, while accelerating plans for stricter hate speech and gun laws. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
- Adelaide Writers’ Week director Louise Adler resigns after the festival canceled Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, prompting a wave of author boycotts, including Jacinda Ardern. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Australia / Bushfires & Disasters:
- Victoria’s bushfires have destroyed nearly 500 structures, including homes, with 12 major blazes still burning despite downgraded emergency warnings. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 abc.net.au
- A cattle farmer identified as the victim of the Longwood bushfire, with communities rallying to support affected families. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
- Ex-Cyclone Koji brings record rainfall to Queensland, with towns facing months-long isolation due to flooding. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Global / Geopolitics & Conflict:
- Iran protests death toll rises to 650+, with Donald Trump threatening 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran and hinting at military action. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
- Greenland rejects US takeover, defying Donald Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the autonomous territory. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
- US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell faces criminal probe amid Trump administration attacks, raising concerns over financial stability. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Australia / Crime & Justice:
- NSW teen charged over US "swatting" hoax calls, targeting educational and retail institutions with fake mass shooting alerts. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
- $1 million reward offered for clues in the 50-year-old disappearance of Eloise Worledge, an eight-year-old girl from Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
- Imam and wife targeted in racist roadside assault in Melbourne, with police investigating hate crime allegations. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
Australia / Sports:
- Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket, citing loss of competitive edge after Australia’s India ODI series defeat. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
- Josh Cavallo alleges Adelaide United was homophobic, detailing discriminatory treatment during his tenure with the club. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
- Tennis: Thanasi Kokkinakis wins Adelaide International, overcoming injury to defeat Sebastian Korda in his comeback match. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Australia / Economy & Policy:
- New hate speech laws proposed, with religious text quoting as a potential defense, amid backlash over Bondi terror attack reforms. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
- Wegovy (GLP-1 drug) subsidized on PBS, offering cost relief for obesity treatments despite taxpayer concerns. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
- NSW cracks down on "factories of hate", shutting illegal prayer halls linked to extremist preaching. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Australia / Social Issues:
- Adelaide Writers’ Week in disarray after Palestinian author’s cancellation sparks author boycotts and board resignations. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
- Platypus burrows at risk from NSW government’s fish migration weir demolition plan. 👉 abc.net.au
- Social media ban for Australian teens takes effect, with concerns over alternative platforms and enforcement. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Global / Humanitarian Crises:
- Gazans face winter storms without adequate shelter, as Israel restricts aid access amid ongoing conflict. 👉 abc.net.au
- ICJ hears Myanmar’s genocide case against Rohingya, with The Gambia presenting evidence of systematic persecution. 👉 abc.net.au
- Cuba defies US threats, rejecting Trump’s ultimatum to "make a deal" amid escalating tensions. 👉 sbs.com.au

Australian News

Australia / Politics:

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will resign as Australia’s ambassador to the US a year early, citing personal reasons, though speculation links his departure to tensions with Donald Trump’s administration. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Anthony Albanese declares January 22 a national day of mourning for the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, while accelerating plans for stricter hate speech and gun laws. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Adelaide Writers’ Week director Louise Adler resigns after the festival canceled Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, prompting a wave of author boycotts, including Jacinda Ardern. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

Australia / Bushfires & Disasters:

Victoria’s bushfires have destroyed nearly 500 structures, including homes, with 12 major blazes still burning despite downgraded emergency warnings. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 abc.net.au
A cattle farmer identified as the victim of the Longwood bushfire, with communities rallying to support affected families. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Ex-Cyclone Koji brings record rainfall to Queensland, with towns facing months-long isolation due to flooding. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

Global / Geopolitics & Conflict:

Iran protests death toll rises to 650+, with Donald Trump threatening 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran and hinting at military action. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Greenland rejects US takeover, defying Donald Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the autonomous territory. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell faces criminal probe amid Trump administration attacks, raising concerns over financial stability. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

Australia / Crime & Justice:

NSW teen charged over US "swatting" hoax calls, targeting educational and retail institutions with fake mass shooting alerts. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
$1 million reward offered for clues in the 50-year-old disappearance of Eloise Worledge, an eight-year-old girl from Melbourne. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
Imam and wife targeted in racist roadside assault in Melbourne, with police investigating hate crime allegations. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 7news.com.au

Australia / Sports:

Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket, citing loss of competitive edge after Australia’s India ODI series defeat. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Josh Cavallo alleges Adelaide United was homophobic, detailing discriminatory treatment during his tenure with the club. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
Tennis: Thanasi Kokkinakis wins Adelaide International, overcoming injury to defeat Sebastian Korda in his comeback match. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

Australia / Economy & Policy:

New hate speech laws proposed, with religious text quoting as a potential defense, amid backlash over Bondi terror attack reforms. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Wegovy (GLP-1 drug) subsidized on PBS, offering cost relief for obesity treatments despite taxpayer concerns. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
NSW cracks down on "factories of hate", shutting illegal prayer halls linked to extremist preaching. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

Australia / Social Issues:

Adelaide Writers’ Week in disarray after Palestinian author’s cancellation sparks author boycotts and board resignations. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
Platypus burrows at risk from NSW government’s fish migration weir demolition plan. 👉 abc.net.au
Social media ban for Australian teens takes effect, with concerns over alternative platforms and enforcement. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

Global / Humanitarian Crises:

Gazans face winter storms without adequate shelter, as Israel restricts aid access amid ongoing conflict. 👉 abc.net.au
ICJ hears Myanmar’s genocide case against Rohingya, with The Gambia presenting evidence of systematic persecution. 👉 abc.net.au
Cuba defies US threats, rejecting Trump’s ultimatum to "make a deal" amid escalating tensions. 👉 sbs.com.au