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Sydney Morning Herald
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Wong says Israel's attack on Iran ‘alarming'; Air India crash kills hundreds
Key posts 10.54am $10 million package for Gaza announced 10.22am Israel claims it has attacked Iran 9.46am Trump warns of Israeli strike on Iran, 'massive conflict' 8.59am US senator handcuffed at LA press conference 8.40am Health ministers to discuss IVF reforms after string of scandals 8.17am Criminals recruited for country's biggest wind farm 7.50am 'Bodies all around me': Sole survivor of Air India crash speaks 6.50am More than 260 dead in Air India crash Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts 11.13am Netanyahu says Israel is targeting 'nuclear scientists' in Iran By Amber Schultz Loading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his country launched 'preemptive strikes' on Iranian military facilities as explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran. 'We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck the heart of Iran's ballistic missile program,' Reuters reports Netanyahu as saying. United States officials have said there was no US assistance or involvement in the operation, but declined to endorse or condemn the attacks. There was no immediate word on what was struck. US President Donald Trump is reportedly convening an urgent cabinet meeting. You can keep up to date with the developments via our dedicated live blog here. 10.54am $10 million package for Gaza announced By Amber Schultz The government has announced a new package of support for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Australia has formed a partnership with the Jordan, providing $5 million to deliver critical medical supplies to the kingdom's field hospitals operating within Gaza, along with $5 million to UNICEF for nutritional support for children. Speaking in Canberra this morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the situation for the people of Gaza was 'catastrophic'. 'Civilians killed by the thousands, people starving, children going without food and medical supplies. Schools, hospitals, and homes destroyed. I know so many Australians are distressed by the suffering and many Australians are frustrated that we have been unable to move the dial on our own,' she said. Minister for International Development Dr Anne Aly said the devastation in Gaza was 'unacceptable'. 'All of Gaza is at imminent risk of famine and children under the age of five are the most impacted,' she said. 'The support that we're announcing today equates to roughly 2.9 million rations of nutritional support. That's enough to meet the needs of 8000 children in Gaza for four months.' The new funding brings Australia's total support to Gaza and Lebanon to $110 million since October 7. 10.45am Israel-Iran escalation 'alarming': Wong By Amber Schultz Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is alarmed about the escalation between Israel and Iran as Israel claims it has begun attacking Iran's capital Tehran. 'This risks further destabilising a region that is already volatile. We call on all parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric that would further exacerbate tensions,' Wong said at a press conference in Canberra. 'We all understand the threat of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program. It represents a threat to international peace and security and we urge the parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy.' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Fiji, Canada and the US ahead of the G7 summit that starts in Alberta, canada, on Sunday. 10.22am Israel claims it has attacked Iran By Amber Schultz Explosions have been heard in Iran with Israel claiming it has attacked the country's capital Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a 'special situation' in Israel. He said its schools would be closed on Friday. There was no immediate word on what was struck in Iran. We'll bring you updates as the story develops. AP 10.09am Sydney explosion leaves two injured By Amber Schultz Loading In Sydney, a large explosion in the city's west has left two men in hospital, and up to 50 people evacuated from their homes. About 6.30am a large explosion blew a hole in the wall of the second storey of the three-level Clarence Street unit complex in Lidcombe. An occupant of the building, a man in his 40s, was found unconscious inside by firefighters. He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition with burns to his hands and face. A second man in his 60s was also taken to hospital in a stable condition for smoke inhalation. The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but police said a gas explosion was a line of inquiry. 9.46am Trump warns of Israeli strike on Iran, 'massive conflict' By Amber Schultz US President Donald Trump says there is a 'chance of massive conflict' in the Middle East, warning that Israel may attack Iran as negotiations over the country's nuclear program continue. 'I don't want to say imminent, but it looks like it's something that could very well happen,' Trump told reporters on Friday AEST. 'They can't have a nuclear weapon. I prefer the more friendly path,' he said. The US has evacuated some embassy staff from the Middle East amid the tensions. Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon warned the window for negotiations was almost closed. 'We are very serious when we say that we will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear capabilities,' he said. 'Trump and the administration are trying to negotiate with Iranians … That window is closing very soon.' 9.20am 'Devastating': Albanese receiving updates on Air India disaster By Amber Schultz Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government is keeping a close eye on developments in the Air India crash. 'The news of a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad is absolutely devastating,' he wrote in a post on X. 'In this time of tragedy, Australia's thoughts are with everyone affected. Our government is receiving regular updates and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.' 8.59am US senator handcuffed at LA press conference By Amber Schultz Loading In Los Angeles, a US senator was dragged out of a room and briefly handcuffed after interrupting a news conference on the Trump administration's immigration raids. Democratic senator Alex Padilla was manhandled and pushed out of the room by Secret Service agents when he interrupted a press conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying he had 'questions for the secretary'. California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, posted footage of the incident on social media. 'This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful. Trump and his shock troops are out of control,' he said. After a quieter day of demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles – the second night of a curfew – police said they made 81 arrests overnight, mostly for failing to disperse. 8.40am Health ministers to discuss IVF reforms after string of scandals By Angus Thomson Australia's health ministers will meet in Melbourne today to discuss reforms for the IVF sector after a second high-profile bungle by fertility giant Monash IVF. Loading Health Minister Mark Butler said state and federal governments needed to 'clean up' the sector, addressing gaps in regulation, transparency concerns, and confidence in an industry that now contributes to 20,000 births every year. 'Our third child is an IVF baby. The trust you place in these organisations, these companies, is just extraordinary,' Butler told ABC News Breakfast. 'I want to see families have utter confidence in what has traditionally been one of the safest, highest quality IVF systems on the planet, but clearly something needs to be done here.' Butler said the sector had traditionally been overseen by state governments, but there was 'clearly a case' for national consistency to address a patchwork of regulations and rules across state borders. Monash IVF chief executive Michael Knaap stepped down yesterday following a string of scandals, including two embryo mix-ups revealed in recent months. sensitive patient details were stolen and posted on the dark web in a massive data breach earlier this year.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Deadly plane crash in India; Crown pushes for pokies; Wind farm recruits criminals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.11am Crown secretly lobbies politicians for pokies By Amber Schultz Loading Crown Resorts executives are pushing to change casino licensing legislation to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney, while removing 500 cash poker machines from venues elsewhere in NSW. A Herald exclusive can reveal Crown Resorts executives had an encouraging meeting with Gaming Minister David Harris, and are also holding discussions with opposition and crossbench MPs. A recent damning audit of NSW's gambling regulations found it would take 55 years for NSW to reduce its poker machine numbers to the national average at the current rate, and that the government had no targets to reduce gambling harm. 6.50am Over 260 dead in Air India crash By Amber Schultz Loading An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport has crashed in Ahmedabad in the country's west. The death toll has risen to over 260 people, the New York Times reports. A British man was the diaster's sole survivor. He was pulled alive from the wreckage and is being treated in hospital. The plane plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway, crashing into hostel for doctors near the airport. It's one of the world's deadliest aviation disasters in years and India's worst in almost two decades. 6.44am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers, and happy Friday. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be helming the blog today, This morning's headlines are: A disastrous plane crash in India has left at least 241 people dead, with a British man the sole survivor of the catastrophe. The Air India plane went down in moments after take-off in Ahmedabad. Crown Resorts will push to amend casino licensing laws to allow it to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney. Criminals are being recruited for Australia's largest wind farm, with the Australian Workers' Union backing labour hire firms with criminal links. Iran is planning to open a new enrichment site, the Washington Post reports. Interpol has cancelled a red notice against Gregor Haas, the father of NSW State of Origin front-rower Payne Haas, after he was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into Indonesia. Australia has joined 96 other nations to push for a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, eyeing regulation of importers of plastic, ABC reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins an international tour today, travelling to Fiji, the US and Canada to meet with leaders and attend the G7 summit.
The Age
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Australia news LIVE: Deadly plane crash in India; Crown pushes for pokies; Wind farm recruits criminals
Latest posts Latest posts 7.11am Crown secretly lobbies politicians for pokies By Amber Schultz Loading Crown Resorts executives are pushing to change casino licensing legislation to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney, while removing 500 cash poker machines from venues elsewhere in NSW. A Herald exclusive can reveal Crown Resorts executives had an encouraging meeting with Gaming Minister David Harris, and are also holding discussions with opposition and crossbench MPs. A recent damning audit of NSW's gambling regulations found it would take 55 years for NSW to reduce its poker machine numbers to the national average at the current rate, and that the government had no targets to reduce gambling harm. 6.50am Over 260 dead in Air India crash By Amber Schultz Loading An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport has crashed in Ahmedabad in the country's west. The death toll has risen to over 260 people, the New York Times reports. A British man was the diaster's sole survivor. He was pulled alive from the wreckage and is being treated in hospital. The plane plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway, crashing into hostel for doctors near the airport. It's one of the world's deadliest aviation disasters in years and India's worst in almost two decades. 6.44am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers, and happy Friday. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be helming the blog today, This morning's headlines are: A disastrous plane crash in India has left at least 241 people dead, with a British man the sole survivor of the catastrophe. The Air India plane went down in moments after take-off in Ahmedabad. Crown Resorts will push to amend casino licensing laws to allow it to install 500 cashless pokies in Sydney. Criminals are being recruited for Australia's largest wind farm, with the Australian Workers' Union backing labour hire firms with criminal links. Iran is planning to open a new enrichment site, the Washington Post reports. Interpol has cancelled a red notice against Gregor Haas, the father of NSW State of Origin front-rower Payne Haas, after he was arrested on allegations of smuggling drugs into Indonesia. Australia has joined 96 other nations to push for a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, eyeing regulation of importers of plastic, ABC reports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins an international tour today, travelling to Fiji, the US and Canada to meet with leaders and attend the G7 summit.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS deal in doubt; arrests in LA; Liberals to launch radical review
Latest posts Latest posts 7.00am AUKUS in doubt as US starts review Amber Schultz The United States has launched a snap review into whether the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped. The review follows renewed demands from the Trump administration that America's allies in the Indo-Pacific – including Australia – significantly increase defence spending. 'The department is reviewing AUKUS as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the President's America First agenda,' a US defence official confirmed. The review was first reported by The Financial Times on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), which said it would be headed by defence undersecretary Elbridge Colby and take about 30 days. 6.46am Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies By Amber Schultz Beach Boys' visionary leader Brian Wilson has died age 82. Through his summer anthems including 'Good Vibrations,' and 'California Girls,' Wilson became one of the world's most influential recording artists across the 1960s. Wilson's family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts, but further details weren't immediately available. Since May 2024, Wilson had been under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs. The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million. He is the eldest and last surviving of three musical brothers. Brian played bass, Carl lead guitar and Dennis drums. AP 6.46am Radical investigation into Liberal party By Amber Schultz Loading Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will order a radical investigation into the future of the Liberal Party as she seeks to rebuild it after its historic electoral loss. The review is expected to assess the error-ridden 2025 campaign, its ailing state divisions, campaign tools, brand and messaging which led to the Liberals holding just 44 seats in parliament. Queensland senator James McGrath is being considered as a candidate to spearhead the wider review. 'The party needs to get its shit together,' McGrath said last month. 6.45am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be keeping you up with news this morning. Today's headlines are: Loading Australia's submarine deal with the US in doubt, with the United States launching a review into whether the AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped. In the US, National Guard members have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests. 4,700 National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed to the area amid immigration protests which turned into riots. Still in LA, a fourth Australian journalist has been injured while covering the unrest. A Nine cameraman was struck in the leg with a ricocheting rubber bullet, causing bruises. Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson has died aged 82. The Beach Boys were responsible for 1960s hits including 'Surfin' U.S.A.,' 'California Girls' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun'. Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty in a sex crime retrial in the US. The movie mogul was found guilty of the top charge, but acquitted of a second charge involving a different victim. The jury is still deliberating on a third charge. The 73-year-old was first found guilty in 2020 in a landmark case for the #MeToo movement but was granted a retrial. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has reported a move to slash waiting times for veterans who have made compensation claims has led to 'behaviours of concern' by advocacy business models who are lodging claims for excessive numbers of conditions and sending sensitive data offshore, The Australian reports.
The Age
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS deal in doubt; arrests in LA; Liberals to launch radical review
Latest posts Latest posts 7.00am AUKUS in doubt as US starts review Amber Schultz The United States has launched a snap review into whether the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped. The review follows renewed demands from the Trump administration that America's allies in the Indo-Pacific – including Australia – significantly increase defence spending. 'The department is reviewing AUKUS as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the President's America First agenda,' a US defence official confirmed. The review was first reported by The Financial Times on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), which said it would be headed by defence undersecretary Elbridge Colby and take about 30 days. 6.46am Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies By Amber Schultz Beach Boys' visionary leader Brian Wilson has died age 82. Through his summer anthems including 'Good Vibrations,' and 'California Girls,' Wilson became one of the world's most influential recording artists across the 1960s. Wilson's family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts, but further details weren't immediately available. Since May 2024, Wilson had been under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs. The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million. He is the eldest and last surviving of three musical brothers. Brian played bass, Carl lead guitar and Dennis drums. AP 6.46am Radical investigation into Liberal party By Amber Schultz Loading Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will order a radical investigation into the future of the Liberal Party as she seeks to rebuild it after its historic electoral loss. The review is expected to assess the error-ridden 2025 campaign, its ailing state divisions, campaign tools, brand and messaging which led to the Liberals holding just 44 seats in parliament. Queensland senator James McGrath is being considered as a candidate to spearhead the wider review. 'The party needs to get its shit together,' McGrath said last month. 6.45am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be keeping you up with news this morning. Today's headlines are: Loading Australia's submarine deal with the US in doubt, with the United States launching a review into whether the AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped. In the US, National Guard members have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests. 4,700 National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed to the area amid immigration protests which turned into riots. Still in LA, a fourth Australian journalist has been injured while covering the unrest. A Nine cameraman was struck in the leg with a ricocheting rubber bullet, causing bruises. Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson has died aged 82. The Beach Boys were responsible for 1960s hits including 'Surfin' U.S.A.,' 'California Girls' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun'. Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty in a sex crime retrial in the US. The movie mogul was found guilty of the top charge, but acquitted of a second charge involving a different victim. The jury is still deliberating on a third charge. The 73-year-old was first found guilty in 2020 in a landmark case for the #MeToo movement but was granted a retrial. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has reported a move to slash waiting times for veterans who have made compensation claims has led to 'behaviours of concern' by advocacy business models who are lodging claims for excessive numbers of conditions and sending sensitive data offshore, The Australian reports.
