The Daily Aus Headlines: Death toll from NSW floods rises to two
May 22, 2025
Tragic news from New South Wales as heavy rains have led to two fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts amid severe flooding. Important discussions on new legislation in Queensland aim to penalize landlords leasing to illegal tobacco traders. The podcast also covers a heartbreaking shooting incident at a Jewish Museum in D.C., resulting in two deaths. On a brighter note, a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s treatment has been approved in Australia, offering hope to many.
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NSW Flood Crisis Escalates
- Heavy rainfall in NSW has caused deadly floods with two confirmed deaths and two missing persons.
- Emergency services have made more than 500 rescues, and up to 50,000 people face isolation from rising floodwaters.
Queensland Tackles Tobacco Black Market
- Queensland will introduce jail time for landlords leasing to illegal tobacco and vape traders.
- The new laws include fines up to $161,000 and enable undercover police operations.
Embassy Staff Killed in Washington D.C.
- Two employees of Israel's U.S. embassy were killed outside a Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.
- The suspected shooter was detained after opening fire, described as an anti-Semitic terrorist act.