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  • Politicians' $4 million family travel bill sparks fury

    Politicians' $4 million family travel bill sparks fury
    Dec 9 2025
    Australian politicians have spent over $4 million on family reunion travel entitlements since the Albanese government was elected, sparking public outrage over expenses including business class flights and extended car hire costs. Communications Minister Annika Wells has referred her $190,000 travel claim for a six-minute speech in New York to the Independent Parliamentary Allowances authority for investigation. The Opposition is calling for Wells to stand aside from her ministerial duties while the investigation is conducted, particularly as she oversees the social media ban implementation.

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  • Lady Gaga concert chaos in Brisbane heat

    Lady Gaga concert chaos in Brisbane heat
    Dec 9 2025
    Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball concert in Brisbane experienced significant delays with gates opening an hour late due to technical issues during sound check. Thousands of fans waited up to two and a half hours in 29-degree heat, resulting in one hospitalisation for possible heat exhaustion and another person fainting. Internet personality Johnson Wen, known as Pajama Man, was spotted by fans and security and escorted out before the concert began, with police issuing him a move-on notice.

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  • Toddler killed in driveway accident at Port Stephens

    Toddler killed in driveway accident at Port Stephens
    Dec 9 2025
    A one-year-old girl was fatally struck by a Toyota Hilux in a driveway at Tenilba Bay, Port Stephens, north of Newcastle. The toddler was rushed to John Hunter Hospital where medical staff were unable to save her life. A 25-year-old man, believed to be a family member, was taken into police custody for mandatory testing, though no charges have been laid.

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  • Manhunt underway for armed youth gang

    Manhunt underway for armed youth gang
    Dec 9 2025
    A gang of six youths allegedly stole three vehicles and went on a crime spree south of Brisbane, crashing into a police car during pursuit and forcing entry into homes. The group reportedly held a mother at knifepoint in front of her children during the rampage. Police have issued warnings that the offenders are reckless, armed and dangerous as the manhunt continues.

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  • Teen stabbing victim farewelled in Sydney

    Teen stabbing victim farewelled in Sydney
    Dec 9 2025
    17-year-old Lucas Kono was allegedly murdered by a group of youths in Rouse Hill last month. Police have charged three people over the fatal stabbing attack. A funeral service is being held for the teenager in Kellyville Ridge.

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  • Massive fire destroys Sydney petrol station

    Massive fire destroys Sydney petrol station
    Dec 9 2025
    A major fire engulfed a Metro service station in Fairfield, Sydney's west, forcing residents to evacuate and customers to flee for their lives. Thirteen fire trucks and more than 50 firefighters battled the enormous blaze, which investigators believe may have been caused by a customer failing to turn off their ignition while refuelling. The fire destroyed the service station, a workshop and several cars, though no injuries were reported.

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  • Young arsonists arrested as fires threaten homes

    Young arsonists arrested as fires threaten homes
    Dec 9 2025
    Two boys aged 12 and 13 have been arrested for allegedly starting a grass fire that threatened homes in Kellyville, Sydney's northwest. Residents are being evacuated from areas near Lithgow in New South Wales due to a raging bushfire in the Cape Iti Valley. A separate blaze near St Helens in Tasmania is threatening homes with potential destruction.

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  • Australia bans social media for under-16s

    Australia bans social media for under-16s
    Dec 9 2025
    Australia has implemented a world-leading social media ban preventing children under 16 from accessing platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The ban, introduced by Anthony Albanese's government, aims to combat online bullying and protect young people from negative effects of big tech algorithms and social media pressures. The restriction took effect at midnight, marking the first time Australian children have woken up without access to these social media platforms.

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