The Daily Aus Headlines: 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan
Nov 3, 2025
Legislation is now in place to protect paid leave for parents dealing with the stillbirth or death of a child. Property prices are soaring, showing their quickest rise in over two years, tied to a new First Home Buyer scheme. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan has claimed at least 10 lives, with fears of more casualties. In a heartwarming twist, long-lost messages in a bottle from WWI soldiers were discovered on a Western Australia beach, returning a piece of history to their families.
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Federal Law Protects Bereaved Parents' Leave
- Parliament passed Baby Priya's bill to stop employers withholding paid parental leave after stillbirth or infant death.
- Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth said the law doesn't create new leave entitlements, just protection of existing employer-funded leave.
Housing Prices Jump After Buyer Scheme
- National property values rose 1.1% in October, the strongest monthly gain since June 2023, pushing annual growth to 6.1%.
- Cotality and market groups linked the rise to stronger demand at lower price points after the First Home Buyer scheme rollout.
Deadly 6.3 Quake Hits Northern Afghanistan
- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar‑e Sharif, killing at least 10 and likely causing many more casualties.
- The USGS warned significant casualties were likely and officials expect aftershocks and a rising death toll.