Australian News

1. Geopolitics / International Conflicts:

   • Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has launched defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas over his public statements about her canceled appearance at Adelaide Writers' Week. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Iran's protests against the government have escalated, with reports of over 2,000 deaths, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to urge Iranians to continue protesting, claiming "help is on the way." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Prosecutors in South Korea have sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged insurrection charges. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

2. Australia / Domestic Politics & Crime:

   • Tom Silvagni, the son of AFL legend Steven Silvagni, has filed an application to appeal his rape conviction, seeking a retrial. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Adelaide Writers' Week was canceled amid controversy over the disinvitation of Randa Abdel-Fattah, with over 180 writers withdrawing support. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network announced its disbandment ahead of new federal hate speech laws. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • A man was charged with allegedly using a Nazi salute during a road rage incident in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au

3. Natural Disasters & Environmental Issues:

   • Victoria’s bushfires have burned over 404,000 hectares, an area five times the size of Singapore, with over 500 structures destroyed. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Queensland faces continued devastation from ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with residents stranded and without power. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • A rock climber died after falling 20 meters from a cliff in Tasmania. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

4. Economy & Markets:

   • The Federal Reserve’s Chair Jerome Powell faces a criminal probe by the Trump administration, raising concerns over market stability. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has expressed solidarity with Jerome Powell amid the political turmoil. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

5. Health & Human Interest:

   • A Brisbane neurosurgeon has been charged over an alleged kickback scheme involving medical devices. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Author Craig Silvey, known for his children’s books, has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 7news.com.au
   • A woman was sentenced for slapping a cream crepe into the face of a former Northern Territory chief minister. 👉 9news.com.au

6. Sports:

   • Tennis stars Maya Joint and Aleksandar Vukic won their matches at the Adelaide International, with Vukic defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Cameron Smith has decided to stay with LIV Golf after the PGA Tour’s one-time offer. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis has provided an update on his injury ahead of the T20 World Cup. 👉 7news.com.au

7. Entertainment & Culture:

   • Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, has died at age 68. 👉 abc.net.au
   • BTS announced their first world tour since completing military service, with stops in Melbourne and Sydney. 👉 7news.com.au
   • The Golden Globes 2026 awarded Rose Byrne for best comedy, with Timothée Chalamet winning best actor. 👉 abc.net.au

8. International News:

   • Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the U.S. House Epstein investigation, potentially facing contempt proceedings. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Donald Trump mocked Greenland’s defense capabilities, calling them "two dog sleds," while Greenland’s PM reaffirmed their alliance with Denmark. 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Iran in response to the ongoing protests. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Australia / Local Issues:

   • The future of the Bondi Beach footbridge, used during the terrorist attack, remains uncertain as Waverly Council debates its fate. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A man was charged with threatening to kill a federal politician. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A missing mother in South Australia has sparked a desperate search by police. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

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