Israel injures multiple peacekeepers in attacks on UN headquarters in Lebanon; Penny Wong says flights out of Lebanon will stop; And in football, Matildas coach says Sam Kerr isn't rushing recovery ahead of this month's friendlies.
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In this bulletin;
- Israel injures multiple peacekeepers in attacks on UN headquarters in Lebanon;
- Penny Wong says flights out of Lebanon will stop;
- And in football, Matildas coach says Sam Kerr isn't rushing recovery ahead of this month's friendlies.
Israel has injured several United Nations peacekeepers after firing on their headquarters in southern Lebanon.
Israel has admitted its forces opened fire on the area and claims Hezbollah members were operating nearby.
Italy, which is a major contributor of troops to the peacekeeping force, says the acts could constitute war crimes with the Italian defence chief demanding an explanation for what he says was not an accident.
The attacks come as Israel killed 22 people and wounded 117 more in strikes on a densely populated residential area of central Beirut.
Spokesperson for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, Andrea Tenenti, says peacekeepers are not leaving despite Israeli aggression.
"So three incidents in a day, in 24 hours. This is highly concerning, not only because peacekeepers are there, but because this was done by, you know, most probably, a deliberate attack against our troops, which is a grave violation of international humanitarian law, and of course, of Security Council resolution 1701."
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong is urging Australians to leave Lebanon on the last scheduled repatriation flights.
The final sponsored flight will be on Sunday with the government citing falling demand for the change.
Minister Wong says the government is taking the same approach as they did with the earlier part of the conflict following October 7.
"I'd say to Australians, there is a flight scheduled on October 13 there are no further flights scheduled... as I said, flights are not going to be scheduled indefinitely, and are subject to operational security constraints. You should leave now if you wish to leave."
It's understood Australians registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs have been alerted to the deadline, and urged to accept any available seats on upcoming flights.
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has issued a historic apology to the victims of the stolen generation in Victoria.
The personal apology was made on behalf of the state government at a smoking ceremony in Melbourne's inner north on Thursday.
Opposition spokesman David Davis is criticising the government for not inviting the media to cover the ceremony, declaring the apology should have been delivered publicly.
Ms Allan says the decision to hold the ceremony behind closed doors was guided by an intention to make sure it was done in a safe and appropriate way.
"I think that the stolen generation, deserve nothing more than our respect. And as part of the way that we delivered an apology for that shameful past, I think they absolutely deserve the respect, to be able to determine the safe appropriate way that that apology is delivered to them."
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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says parents face extra challenges being unable to turn to older generations for advice when it comes social media.
It follows an announcement that social media companies will be responsible for blocking children's access, as the communications minister considers setting an age limit.
Premier Minns says parents need support too.
"We weren't exposed to this level of digital intrusion when we were kids and neither were our parents. So the single best resource and advice that parents have when dealing with the problem facing your own children and that is, sitting down and asking your mum what she did when you were a complete pain in the ass, is not available. Because this is the first generation that has confronted this challenge."
Michelle Rowland is reviewing a minimum age of 14 to 16 for social media use, with legislation expected by November.
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And to sport,
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni says he hopes injured Matildas star Sam Kerr will join the team in camp before their friendlies against Switzerland and Germany.
Sam Kerr is still in recovery from an injury and Mr Sermanni says at this stage of her career it's important she doesn't cut corners and return to playing before a full recovery.
Mr Sermanni says even when she's injured, she brings a lot to the table.
"Well, I think just her presence in the camps great. It's great for the players. It's great for the staff. It's always good to have someone of that, that calibre, and someone who's, you know, now, a really mature player and a leader in the team. So, you know, so having those players present around the camp is always a big bonus."
