The Australian economy demonstrates resilience with businesses expanding and prospering, despite critics, while the government explores cracking down on supermarket shrinkflation and proposals to end negative gearing on holiday rentals. Housing data shows home prices blooming, and the nation's economic pulse check will provide further insights, all while millions abandon the Coalition in federal politics.
Australia grapples with anti-migration rallies that saw protesters arrested amid brawls erupting and tensions flaring across cities, leading to calls from leaders that there is no place for racism, while the government proceeds with plans to deport hundreds of former immigration detainees.
In Indonesia, the leader vows to revoke MPs' housing perks after accepting demands amid unrest, while globally, the UK frigates boost Norway's navy in a major deal, China's manufacturing activity shrinks again, and Trump says he will order voter ID requirement in the US.
Australia faces a high bar for 2035 climate goals, with the world watching its pathway from fossil fuels, as parallel efforts show social media bans and age restrictions can be done through new verification technologies to protect children online.
Bluey wins top dog spot on kids' Christmas wish lists in the UK, showcasing Australian cultural impact, while the US Open sees tennis fashion exploding as a cultural phenomenon, and Melbourne's Docklands is remembered through historical art.
In a unique approach to wildlife management, an **AC/DC blast sends Thunderstruck wolves fleeing** from livestock in a California-Oregon border experiment.