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Politics / Crime: Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg and is in critical condition after being hit by a car in what police are investigating as a deliberate attack. The suspect, Brendan Nugent, was known to the MP and their families for over 20 years. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 sbs.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Politics: Pauline Hanson has apologized for a One Nation cartoon that mocked Senator Jacqui Lambie's prolapsed vagina, stating she was unaware of its content but will review such material in the future. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Economy: National Australia Bank (NAB) is set to cut approximately 2,500 jobs as part of a significant restructure, signaling potential economic headwinds as large companies reduce staff to improve agility. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au 👉 theguardian.com
Crime / Courts: A coroner has found that online betting was the direct and primary cause of death for 22-year-old Kyle Hudson, who took his own life, and has called for a national betting watchdog and an overhaul of online gambling regulations. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Crime: Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of taking photos of his former partner Jesse Baird through his window, with court proceedings also hearing about his alleged paranoia and jealousy. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 theguardian.com 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Social Issues / Government: An inquiry has recommended a moratorium on plans to burn Sydney's waste in regional towns, citing concerns about environmental impact and community opposition, as highlighted by protest signs stating "we are not Sydney's dumping ground." 👉 abc.net.au
Environment: Millions of bogong moths migrating to the Australian Alps are appearing on weather radars, causing visible activity as nightfall approaches and drawing attention due to their large numbers. 👉 abc.net.au
Social Issues / Health: Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is calling for changes to child protection systems following a review into the lead-up to her niece's alleged murder, which identified "extensive failings" and recommended a "system-wide reset." 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
History: Researchers have concluded their latest search for Amelia Earhart's lost plane without definitive findings, but still deemed the expedition worthwhile in their pursuit of solving the 20th-century mystery. 👉 abc.net.au
Legal: Tree protesters who failed to stop the felling of almost 600 trees for a North Adelaide golf course redevelopment have been ordered to pay $150,000 of the state government's legal fees. 👉 abc.net.au
Education: The Victorian Institute of Teaching has raided two campuses of Fitzroy Community School in Melbourne, amid ongoing scrutiny of the school's operations. 👉 abc.net.au
Court: A mother became emotional in court while reading her son's note during the trial of Alan Jones, as a complainant gave evidence in Sydney. 👉 abc.net.au
Politics: A row over "cancelled" Christmas events has intensified, with ministers joining the public criticism of AI-generated images depicting the cancellation of nativity plays. 👉 abc.net.au
Crime: Noah Musingku, a con man known for a Bougainville-based Ponzi scheme who allegedly defrauded millions, has died. 👉 abc.net.au
Sport: James Tedesco will captain the Kangaroos in their first Test since 2023, marking his return to the international rugby league scene. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
Astronomy: Australians have the opportunity to witness the Orionid meteor shower this week, with experts suggesting a meteor visible every few minutes for those who stay up late. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
Social Issues: A study highlights the recurring pain of childlessness later in life, noting that cultural emphasis on family can intensify feelings of absence and grief. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 abc.net.au
Arts: Adelaide's OzAsia Festival will not proceed after this year, marking the end of a significant cultural event that provided a launching pad for many artists. 👉 abc.net.au
International Relations: Japan has launched its first mission to collect samples from a Martian moon, a venture that could provide crucial insights into the formation of Mars and its moons. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Crime: Beau Lamarre-Condon, accused of murder, allegedly took photos of his former partner Jesse Baird through his window, with a friend testifying about his paranoid and jealous behaviour. 👉 abc.net.au
Law Enforcement: A lawyer argues that new CCTV footage from a Sydney Town Hall protest shows "degrading" police treatment of demonstrators, referencing an incident where an officer allegedly pushed a protester. 👉 abc.net.au
Education: A report found that the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) further marginalized Jewish students through its complaints handling process concerning Palestine protests. 👉 abc.net.au
Migration: A trend of regional migration is attracting city dwellers to the tropics, with areas in Queensland seeing an influx of new residents. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Urban Development: A contentious hotel development has been approved for Hobart's eastern shore, despite potential opposition to its scale and impact. 👉 abc.net.au
Economics: An explainer details how abolishing stamp duty in one Australian location reportedly boosted economic activity and home ownership. 👉 abc.net.au
Health Policy: Doctors are calling for a commission of inquiry into Tasmania's health system, describing it as being in a "perpetual crisis." 👉 abc.net.au
Fishing: A giant tuna weighing 230kg was caught off Lakes Entrance, drawing anglers from across Australia to Victoria's east coast. 👉 abc.net.au
Protests: Protests are spreading across Europe, with France imposing its first curfews in response to escalating demonstrations. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 sbs.com.au
Space: South Australia remains committed to its plan to send an Australian of the Year recipient into space. 👉 abc.net.au
Taxation: An explainer details Labor's proposed 60% trust tax and its potential implications. 👉 abc.net.au
Basketball: Australian player Izzy Borlase's crucial block helped her team, the Atlanta Dream, secure a WNBA finals win. 👉 abc.net.au
Economics: An analysis suggests that the increasing number of job cuts by large companies could accelerate a recession. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
Sport: Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc are continuing to perform well for Australia on day two of a Test match, even with one player down. 👉 abc.net.au
Sport: The jockey and horse involved in Ohope Wins's fatal fall at the Caulfield Cup have been cleared, with the incident ruled accidental. 👉 abc.net.au
Sport: The imminent return of vice-captain Kate Moloney is expected to boost the Australian Diamonds netball team ahead of the Constellation Cup. 👉 abc.net.au
Fashion: A new report indicates that fashion brands are failing to demonstrate that their ethical commitments are being met, suggesting a stall in the Australian industry's progress. 👉 abc.net.au
Books: Tim Winton has revealed the story behind his novel "Cloudstreet," which was voted the nation's favourite Australian book. 👉 abc.net.au
Crime: Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Western Australia following a random breath test. 👉 abc.net.au
Travel: A WA woman experienced a "harrowing" ordeal after being stranded in a Bali hospital following a fall. 👉 abc.net.au
Homelessness: Mission Australia is concerned about having "lost contact" with residents of a former homeless shelter in Batchelor. 👉 abc.net.au 👉 9news.com.au
Property: A clifftop estate in Bronte, Sydney, has set a new suburb record, selling for $25.2 million, though the proceeds will not go to the owner due to sad circumstances. 👉 domain.com.au
Property: A retiree who won a $13 million home through a lottery never moved in and has since sold the property. 👉 domain.com.au
Property: A Queensland health worker is attempting to build a $500,000 home with no prior experience. 👉 domain.com.au
Property: Sporting icon Erling Haaland has purchased a $4 million villa located 6000 km from home. 👉 domain.com.au
Automotive: Key cloners and fob relay tools are contributing to a rise in car thefts in Australia, with experts highlighting their easy accessibility. 👉 drive.com.au
Technology: Chinese car manufacturer BYD has unveiled its own humanoid robot, signaling a potential move into robotics for automotive production. 👉 drive.com.au
Automotive: The 2027 model of the Nissan Patrol has been confirmed for release in Australia. 👉 drive.com.au
Automotive: The pint-sized 2027 Smart #2 electric vehicle has been revealed, designed for urban driving. 👉 drive.com.au
Crime: A 13-year-old has been charged after a home was shot at in a drive-by incident. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com
Environment: A study using AI simulations indicates that a warming climate will intensify extreme downpours in New Zealand. 👉 au.news.yahoo.com