Australian News

1. Australia / Politics & Security:

   • The federal government faces bipartisan backlash over proposed hate speech reforms, with the Opposition vowing to block legislation after the Bondi terror attack. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com
   • 11 pipe bombs found on Canberra streets, prompting a major police warning. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after controversy over dropping a Palestinian-Australian author, sparking a national debate on free speech and censorship. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au

2. Global / Geopolitics:

   • Iran protests escalate: Death toll surpasses 2,500, with reports of imminent executions and US threats of military intervention. Trump claims Iran has "no plans" for mass executions. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US withdraws troops from Qatar amid rising tensions with Iran, while Denmark rejects Trump’s demands to sell Greenland. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • US suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries, tightening border policies. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

3. Australia / Environment & Health:

   • Bushfire crisis worsens: Over 700 properties destroyed in Victoria, with survivors divided over rebuilding. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Flood warnings issued across eastern Australia as heavy rain hits. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Tree bark microbes found to eliminate greenhouse gases, offering a potential climate solution. 👉 abc.net.au

4. Australia / Economy & Society:

   • Rent crisis deepens: Record highs in all capital cities except Melbourne, with affordability worsening. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • ACTU signs AI deal with Microsoft to protect workers’ rights amid rising automation concerns. 👉 abc.net.au
   • X (Twitter) bans AI chatbot after sexual deepfake controversy. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Australia / Sport:

   • Jordan Smith wins $1m One Point Slam, defeating Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anasimova in a historic upset. 👉 7news.com.au 👉 abc.net.au
   • Brisbane Heat upsets Hobart Hurricanes in a stunning Big Bash League victory. 👉 7news.com.au
   • Daniel Sanders (Dakar Rally) vows to finish despite broken collarbone and sternum after a crash. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

6. Global / Human Interest:

   • Iranian protesters use Starlink to bypass government internet blackout, with Elon Musk’s service becoming a lifeline. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Thailand train derailment: At least 32 dead after a crane collapses onto a passenger train. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Ukraine’s former PM Yulia Tymoshenko faces bribery allegations in a high-profile case. 👉 abc.net.au

7. Australia / Crime & Justice:

   • FBI raids journalist’s home in a high-profile case, raising concerns over press freedom. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Author Craig Silvey’s books pulled from shelves after child exploitation charges. 👉 9news.com.au 👉 7news.com.au
   • Missing mum case: Family fears for Trish Graf after two months without contact. 👉 7news.com.au

8. Australia / Culture & Entertainment:

   • Golden Globes 2026: Rose Byrne wins Best Comedy nod, while Adolescence dominates. 👉 abc.net.au
   • K-pop stars BTS announce Australia tour dates, sparking global excitement. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Dilbert creator Scott Adams dies at 68, leaving behind a controversial legacy. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Australia / Science & Technology:

   • AI chatbots face backlash over deepfake content, with platforms tightening controls. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Microplastics study: Simple household changes (e.g., air-drying laundry) can reduce exposure. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Vet care deserts in Australia leave 250,000 people without access, risking biosecurity. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Global / Business & Finance:

    • China reports record $1.2T trade surplus, defying Trump’s trade war pressures. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Trump attacks Federal Reserve, threatening criminal charges against Jerome Powell. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Global markets face volatility as central banks navigate economic uncertainty. 👉 sbs.com.au

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