Australian News

1. Politics / Leadership Crisis:

   • Liberal MP Angus Taylor resigns from the frontbench ahead of an expected leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, citing the party's "weakest point since its formation." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Sussan Ley faces mounting pressure as Taylor’s resignation triggers speculation over her leadership, with reports suggesting a spill could occur within days. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com 👉 9news.com.au

2. Human Interest / Heroism:

   • 13-year-old Austin Appelbee made a desperate Triple Zero call to save his family swept out to sea off WA, swimming 4km against currents before rescuers arrived. His mother and siblings were rescued after 10 hours adrift. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 7news.com.au

3. Public Safety / Protests:

   • Sydney protests turn violent as police allegedly push and pepper-spray demonstrators, including a 69-year-old woman with four broken vertebrae, during anti-Israeli President Isaac Herzog rallies. Labor condemns police response as "distressing." 👉 theguardian.com 👉 abc.net.au
   • NSW Police Commissioner apologizes to Muslim worshippers disrupted during protests but defends officers' actions as "required." 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Crime / Child Protection:

   • WA man jailed for plotting to abduct and sexually abuse a young girl, with police describing his plan as "well advanced" before interception. 👉 9news.com.au
   • High Court ruling holds Catholic Church liable for harm caused by a priest’s sexual abuse, marking a landmark decision. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Health / Indigenous Affairs:

   • Prime Minister Albanese delivers Closing the Gap speech, rejecting "white supremacy ideology" behind an alleged terror plot targeting a rally, while acknowledging 15 targets remain off track. 👉 theguardian.com
   • E-bike injuries surge in Sydney, with over 200 treated last year—one doctor calls it an "epidemic." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

6. International / Conflict:

   • Canada school shooting: A woman kills 9 people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before taking her own life; suspect found deceased. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Epstein files: US politician reveals six redacted names, including Trump-linked figures, as Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer demands clemency for testimony. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com

7. Economy / Business:

   • Telstra axes 650 roles, outsourcing jobs to India amid cost-cutting measures. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
   • Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year profit ($10.7B) but warns of economic "pain" ahead. 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au

8. Sports / Olympics:

   • Jakara Anthony crashes out of Winter Olympics moguls final after a devastating fall, ending her gold medal hopes. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 nine.com.au
   • Australia wins T20 opener over Ireland by 67 runs in the World Cup, with Marsh backing an "unrecognisable" injury-hit team. 👉 abc.net.au

9. Environment / Disasters:

   • NT floods isolate homes in Daly River as buildings become "individual islands." 👉 abc.net.au
   • Sydney fatberg remains inaccessible, with debris balls continuing to clog sewers and wash up on beaches. 👉 abc.net.au

10. Entertainment / Culture:

    • Britney Spears sells music catalogue for $281M, marking a major financial move post-conservatorship. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Muppets 50th special airs, reigniting hopes for a revival series. 👉 abc.net.au

11. Legal / Courts:

    • Alleged murder suspect recorded discussing the killing in surveillance footage, with prosecutors citing "chilling" admissions. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NSW MPs back motion condemning Cheryl Grimmer’s abuse case, with calls for accountability. 👉 abc.net.au

12. Global / Politics:

    • Indonesia sends 8,000 troops to Gaza under Trump’s peacekeeping initiative, first clear commitment to war-torn region. 👉 abc.net.au
    • US bars Palau official over alleged Chinese bribes, escalating diplomatic tensions. 👉 abc.net.au

13. Tech / Cybersecurity:

    • ChatGPT caricature trend raises privacy concerns as AI-generated images circulate without consent. 👉 9news.com.au

14. Missing Persons:

    • Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance: A person detained in connection with the case; FBI searches home linked to ransom notes. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au

15. Corruption / Investigations:

    • CFMEU report accuses Victorian branch of being a "hateful, greedy rabble," costing taxpayers up to $30B in corruption. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Drug syndicate busted: Five charged after 100kg cocaine hidden in timber planks seized. 👉 9news.com.au

16. Healthcare / Failures:

    • Robina Hospital criticized for failings leading to a patient with autism starving to death. 👉 9now.nine.com.au

17. Foreign Relations / Diplomacy:

    • Israel’s Herzog visit sparks protests; Albanese raises Zomi Frankcom’s killing with Herzog, demanding answers. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • Australia opposes Israel’s West Bank expansion plans, joining international condemnation. 👉 sbs.com.au

18. Missing Backpacker:

    • Céline Cremer’s search recovers bones, teeth, and car key in Tasmania; police urge public to avoid the area. 👉 theguardian.com

19. Financial Markets:

    • ASX 200 rallies as CBA surges, with Australian dollar near 71 US cents. 👉 sbs.com.au

20. Terrorism / Security:

    • Perth Invasion Day rally bombing declared a terrorist act; Lidia Thorpe condemns "silence" in Senate motion. 👉 sbs.com.au

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