Australian News

1. Real Estate / Economy:

   • New data indicates that despite significant rental shortages, landlords are finding it difficult to increase rents as tenants reach their affordability limits. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The shock reason landlords can no longer raise your rent as renters fight back against severe housing shortages across the country. 👉 domain.com.au
   • She bought her first home on one income. Her daughter couldn’t do it on two, highlighting the rising cost of housing. 👉 domain.com.au
   • The shock reason landlords can no longer raise your rent. 👉 9news.com.au

2. Crime / Justice:

   • Convicted killer Christa Pike awoke "angry and confused" in a hospital after surviving a botched execution attempt this week. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Court bombshell as death row inmate's first words revealed after surviving an execution attempt. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Christa Pike conscious after surviving Tennessee execution attempt. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A critically injured 13-year-old allegedly received a firebombing order via WhatsApp. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A man has been jailed for luring a four-year-old girl away from her front yard and raping her. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Man jailed for luring 4yo girl away from front yard and raping her. 👉 9news.com.au
   • A woman has been charged with manslaughter over an alleged road rage hit-and-run. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Woman charged with manslaughter over alleged road rage hit-and-run. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Former bishop Christopher Alan Saunders has been jailed for abuse spanning more than a decade. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A detective has broken down in court recounting the search for the bodies of two men allegedly murdered by a former police officer. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro could face new torture charges. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro could face new torture charges. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • A man has been charged with the murder of a three-month-old baby who died in hospital. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Catholic bishop jailed for vile sex acts against vulnerable Indigenous men. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A bishop's victims have been praised for their bravery in bringing down a powerful former bishop. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

3. Geopolitics / Conflict:

   • Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, with Israelis gathering to commemorate the event that killed 1,200 people and ignited the devastating war in Gaza. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Three years after October 7, much of Gaza remains in ruins, with a failed peace plan and a difficult road to recovery. 👉 abc.net.au
   • As Israel votes, a $101 billion question about Gaza's future hangs in the balance. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • 'I want to be here the rest of my life': Lionel Messi's emotional international retirement. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 25 in a major attack that Kyiv had anticipated. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • New Houthi attacks are further drawing Saudi Arabia into the expanding Iran conflict. 👉 sbs.com.au

4. Environment / Climate:

   • A "catastrophic wildfire loop" after colonisation has left parts of Australia more vulnerable to bushfires, a new study finds. 👉 theguardian.com
   • Community climate group wins landmark high court case to block a major coal mine expansion. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia's bushfire crisis may be linked to British colonisation, with researchers finding increased risk goes beyond climate change alone. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Scientists have discovered the earliest-known fossil of a mammal-like animal from the Jurassic period, potentially predating dinosaurs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • 'Surreal' discovery of nearly extinct snail in western NSW offers a glimmer of hope. 👉 abc.net.au
   • More problems are emerging along WA's high-profile 'electric highway' for electric vehicles. 👉 abc.net.au

5. Technology / AI:

   • The top OpenAI boss is on an apology tour, yet cannot explain Australian distrust of AI. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The AI giant responsible for a Medicare data breach has formally apologised at a federal inquiry. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Australia needs to "do a deal" with the US on AI, according to the Coalition, to protect itself against foes and the technology itself. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Three experts discuss the future of AI avoiders and whether they will be left behind. 👉 abc.net.au
   • A cyber firm has labelled AI without regulation as the "wild west". 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

6. Politics / Government:

   • Labor views are split over the ATO's decision to stop accepting credit card payments, with concerns raised about fairness. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Coalition MPs have conceded that their immigration pledge has not been fully costed by an independent watchdog. 👉 theguardian.com
   • How do the major parties' migration policies compare, and are any actually achievable for Australia? 👉 theguardian.com
   • The Coalition's plan to slash migration faces criticism for potentially halving humanitarian visas and cutting arrivals by 100,000. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Labor has "real concerns" over the ATO's credit card ban. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The federal government and the Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in the fight against inflation, according to ratings agency S&P. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • A crucial court case concerning coal mining has reshaped Australia's future. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Coalition's migration plan risks breaching the India free trade agreement and damaging the economy, advocates warn. 👉 theguardian.com

7. Sport:

   • AFL trade period: Nick Blakey is reportedly set on leaving Sydney, even if the club won't deal him to his preferred destination. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Travis Head has accused former Australian players of unfair criticism, stating the game has changed significantly since their playing days. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Cricket Australia is "actively" looking at the women's schedule as star players raise concerns. 👉 abc.net.au
   • The Bathurst 1000 race is approaching, with information on how to watch, start times, and the weather forecast available. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson claims he was "targeted" by referees in a loss to Melbourne United. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Cricket bosses are reportedly "open" to breaking a 30-year tradition regarding the New Year's Test in Sydney. 👉 9news.com.au
   • Jon Rahm is reportedly set to quit LIV Golf over "unacceptable" terms. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Alexander Volkanovski's next UFC featherweight title challenger, Movsar Evloev, received a "savage" insult on Demetrious Johnson's podcast. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • Bernard Tomic's drought-breaking year continues as his 374-week wait to reach a main draw ends. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Roosters' premiership squad has been significantly gutted, raising glaring issues for the club's future. 👉 9news.com.au

8. Business / Finance:

   • The ASX is set to fall, a day after Wall Street hit record highs. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Australia is building a lot of new homes, but is the data centre boom holding it back? 👉 theguardian.com
   • Bank of America experts have issued a warning to Australian super funds. 👉 abc.net.au
   • Authorities are investigating Japan's four biggest beer brewers over alleged price collusion. 👉 abc.net.au
   • New rule to push up the cost of popular 4WDs, SUVs, and utes for Aussie drivers, with price increases not ruled out. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
   • The federal government and the Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in the fight against inflation, ratings agency S&P says. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

9. International News:

   • Donald Trump's chances of winning the midterms appear poor, but experts remain hesitant to predict the election outcome early. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Evicted octogenarian Maricarmen Abascal, whose case sparked Spain's housing protests, has died. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Spain's prime minister has called for an early election after housing crisis protests. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Russia's mysterious plague lab death may have exposed a global health blind spot, with experts warning of biosecurity challenges. 👉 sbs.com.au
   • Stun grenades have been banned in France after a teenage protester lost a hand during violent clashes. 👉 9news.com.au
   • The Hollywood mansion once owned by Dolly Parton has hit the market for $11.3 million. 👉 domain.com.au

10. Science / Environment:

    • New nuclear clocks could become the world's most accurate timekeepers. 👉 abc.net.au
    • NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a striking image of dawn on Mars. 👉 abc.net.au
    • The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to a duo for their work on "spectacular" chemical reactions. 👉 abc.net.au
    • World's largest penguin colony suffers an 'enormous population crash'. 👉 theguardian.com

11. Social Issues / Community:

    • Sydney's "king of town hall" ended up in a pauper's grave, shocking his support workers who were unaware of his fate. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Abortion pill access has jumped by almost 50% after Australia eased restrictions for pharmacies. 👉 theguardian.com
    • A Wagga Wagga resident feels "back-stabbed" by the proposed $15 billion data centre development, while others see it as a needed industry. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Seafood shop owners fear being forced to close due to a gillnet ban. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A remote South Australian community is battling an "out of control" pigeon population, causing financial and health concerns. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aussie wins a crucial work-from-home ruling to avoid commuting. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A Jewish-organised pro-Palestine vigil has drawn crowds in Sydney, marking three years since the October 7 attacks. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Complaining NDIS families are facing threats of child protection referrals, according to an autism help network. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

12. Arts / Entertainment:

    • Singing in church and being intimidated by Paul Kelly helped Vika and Linda Bull find their own stories, leading them to the ARIA Hall of Fame. 👉 abc.net.au
    • Aaron Sorkin is reportedly taking on Facebook again, this time with significant anger. 👉 abc.net.au
    • A quiz challenges participants to prove their knowledge of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. 👉 abc.net.au
    • "The Emma Stone photo the public can't look away from" has emerged from Paris Fashion Week. 👉 9news.com.au
    • A divisive pant style is predicted to become a major wardrobe trend. 👉 9news.com.au

13. Other:

    • The Australian government has apologised to LGBTQ+ Defence personnel and veterans, and they can now apply to have historical homosexual convictions extinguished. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Australia Post's Christmas gift deadlines are approaching, and it's important to stay ahead of the rush. 👉 sbs.com.au
    • A truck driver has called out drivers for a "daily occurrence" of dangerous driving mistakes involving caravans on regional roads. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • Aussie smokers are put on notice as a $3 million crackdown ramps up. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • A newly unveiled police unit will soon patrol major Australian capitals with military-style rifles around-the-clock. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • The world's oldest orangutan, Komala, has died at an Australian zoo at the age of 56. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • A wind farm build has begun after more than 10 years of proposed development and community opposition. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
    • A teenager accused of playing a key role in a major crime network was arrested at Sydney International Airport. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com

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