Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a “weak politician” who abandoned Israel.
In other news, the New South Wales government has sold over two-thirds of its surplus public land to private developers as part of its statewide property audit. This move has raised concerns about housing affordability and environmental impact.
A lawyer in Western Australia has been referred to the state’s legal regulator after using artificial intelligence to prepare court documents for an immigration case, which contained fictional case citations.
A proposed expansion of strip mining near Perth’s dams poses a significant risk to the city’s water supply, with engineers warning that it could affect 2.3 million people.
The US has ruled out sending troops to Ukraine to enforce a potential peace deal with Vladimir Putin, but may use air power to secure an agreement.
Israel is set to deliver its response to international mediators by Friday over a new Gaza ceasefire plan accepted by Hamas.
Donald Trump’s presidency has led to a 10% increase in household electricity bills, largely due to his data centre boosterism and cuts to clean energy projects.
A church in northern Sweden is making way for the expansion of Europe’s biggest underground mine after eight years of planning.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/20/morning-mail-wednesday-ntwnfb