The government's tough new immigration rules pass federal parliament; Fears the Israel-Hamas war could expand even further as Gazans in the south told to leave; The Socceroos account for Bangladesh in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier.
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- The government's tough new immigration rules pass federal parliament;
- Fears the Israel-Hamas war could expand even further as Gazans in the south told to leave;
- The Socceroos account for Bangladesh in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Two people have been seriously injured in a shooting in South Australia.
It is understood the shooting took place after police officers attending a property to investigate a disturbance were confronted by an armed suspect.
Major crimes detectives and forensic response police are believed to still be at the scene of the incident, at the regional town of Senior near the Victorian border.
South Australian Police say there is no further threat to the community, and more details will be released soon.
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A 12 year old girl has now been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a woman in Melbourne.
The girl has been remanded to appear before a children's court at a later date.
She was arrested after the body of a 37 year old woman was found at an address in Footscray.
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Detainees released from indefinite immigration detention in Australia will now be subject to tough enforcement measures, after the government's promised "legislative response" was approved in Parliament overnight.
Detainees released into the community will now face the prospect of ankle tracking devices, curfews, and mandatory jail terms for breaching conditions.
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has told the Senate the government always planned to do something to ensure community safety after last week's High Court decision.
He says he doesn't agree with the Greens that the new laws are a way to circumvent the court's ruling, or are draconian.
"I've readily acknowledged that there is a degree of constitutional risk here. But as I say, the alternative is to do nothing. And that seems to be what the Greens' party position is. And we don't believe that that's what the Australian people would expect from this parliament."
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Pressure has continued to mount for Israel to declare a ceasefire in Gaza, amid reports that civilians have been ordered to leave parts of the south.
Residents have already been forced to leave in the north of Gaza - now Israel has reportedly dropped leaflets in the southern Gaza towns of Bani Shuhaila, Khuzaa, Abassan, and Qarara, advising them to go as well.
The United Nations' human rights chief, Volker Turk, says a pause to the fighting would help civilians to avoid being displaced, and also to alleviate the suffering being caused by critical shortages of essential supplies.
He says there are also concerns that incidents of violence and discrimination are widening.
"There needs to be an end to the fighting- not only to deliver the urgently-needed basic necessities of life...electricity, water, fuel, and so forth....but also to create political space for a path out of this horror."
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One of Australia's major banks says this week's unemployment figures don't change their view on interest rates.
The Bureau of Statistics has released figures showing the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7 per cent in October.
ANZ senior economist Blair Chapman says that means they expect the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold at their next meeting.
He says the figures don't really point to major problems in the labour market.
"We know when the labour market is starting to cool that businesses really switch from full time to part time employment because part timers, especially casuals are more flexible in their hours. And if you're uncertain about what's happening with your business and demand going forward, it's better for you to have those more flexible hours with part timers and casuals."
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The Queensland government has moved to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027.
185 million dollars has been set aside for phase out, including 90 million dollars to compensate fishermen.
Those with gillnet fishing licences will have them taken at market value and will also receive three years of ex-gratia payments in lieu of income.
They'll also receive money to help with obtaining financial advice, the reskilling of crews, and the buyback of gillnets, which will then be destroyed.
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Australia has thrashed Bangladesh in a perfect start to their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
The final score in Melbourne... seven goals to nil.
Striker Jamie Maclaren scored three goals - all in the second half.
He says not all games will be this easy, but the team has new players coming through to help meet new challenges.
"Yeah, proud of the team, but we obviously know that the next game is going to be a lot harder. It's a new group. Obviously, it's a new chapter as well, and some debuts. Yeah, there's some young boys coming through, and keeping us older boys on our toes."
The Socceroos' next game is on Tuesday night against Palestine in Kuwait City.
