Morning everyone. A year on from the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, world leaders have called for peace in the Middle East. But the fighting continues and the divisions manifested in Australia last night when the prime minister was jeered by a Jewish crowd in Melbourne while Peter Dutton was cheered in Sydney.
We have reports marking the anniversary and extensive coverage from the Middle East. Plus: the poll showing an appetite for radical thinking on the cost of living – and a report on Australia’s newest big thing.
Australia
Essential poll | Australians appear ready for more radical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, with price caps on rent, groceries and energy bills topping a list of possible reforms with 70% support in our latest Guardian Essential poll. Half those asked were in favour of reducing “tax breaks like negative gearing”.
‘Honour and mourn’ | There were jeers for Anthony Albanese in Melbourne and cheers for Peter Dutton in Sydney at events held by the Jewish community to mark the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel. A large crowd also gathered outside Sydney Town Hall last night “to honour and mourn and remember” Palestinian and Lebanese lives lost.
‘Huge win’ | The environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, has declared Australia will soon protect more ocean than any other country after the government finalises a more than 300,000sq km expansion of a sub-Antarctic marine park.
Tractor time | A 11.5m-tall tractor dominating the skyline of Carnamah in Western Australia has become Australia’s latest “big thing”.
Victorian drama | With the Victorian Liberal party washing their dirty laundry in public, our state political reporter asks: can John Pesutto survive a leadership spill?
World
One year on… | Kamala Harris has paid tribute to victims of the Hamas attack on Israel, along with Joe Biden, the Pope and the head of the United Nations, as countries around the world held ceremonies to mark the one-year anniversary. One survivor recalls his involvement in fighting back against Hamas after one of Israel’s biggest-ever intelligence failures. And while Israel launched another wave of bombings in Lebanon, does it have a strategic vision for the conflict?
Vance leak | Donald Trump’s supporters have threatened Deloitte with the loss of lucrative government contracts if he returns to the White House because one of its employees leaked critical comments made about Trump by his running mate, JD Vance. Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s onetime 2016 campaign chief, has lost a power struggle to take control of this year’s campaign. And Melania Trump told Fox News that her husband knew she supported abortion rights “since the day [they] met”.
Irish question | Ireland is a “playground” for Russian intelligence, a former deputy chief of an Irish army unit has said, following claims an MP was recruited by the Kremlin to undermine Anglo-Irish relations during Brexit talks.
Life lesson | The rapid improvements in life expectancy achieved in the 20th century have slowed dramatically in the past three decades, especially in the US, new research shows.
Snow go area | A large French Alpine ski resort has announced it is to close, citing a lack of funds to become a year-round destination to counter a truncated season caused by lack of snow.
Full Story
Australia’s growing reliance on burning rubbish for energy
Climate and environment reporter Petra Stock talks to Reged Ahmad about whether the trend of burning rubbish for energy will help or harm the environment.
In-depth
We have a powerful story from an Australian health worker in Gaza who gives a blunt assessment of what people back home need to know about the situation in the besieged territory after a year of war. “It is worse than you can imagine,” Sally Stevenson says. “The destruction is everywhere, as far as the eye can see, it is in the air we breathe. There is no safe place in Gaza. For anyone, especially children.”
Not the news
Better coffee, microbreweries and dog washes are among the attractions that keep building on the Covid migration and drawing treechangers away from the cities and into regional towns such as Ballarat, Broken Hill (pictured) and Port Macquarie. In fact, writes Gabrielle Chan, it’s not too much of a stretch to declare the country has developed its own kind of cool.
The world of sport
World Cup 2026 | The Socceroos play China in Adelaide on Thursday with pressure mounting to get their campaign back on track against opponents with very low expectations.
Cricket | Pakistan finished day one of the first test against England in Multan in charge on 328-4 thanks to tons from Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique. England’s women beat South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup
Premier League | Manchester City have claimed victory in their legal dispute over the Premier League’s associated party transaction regulations, while Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager will be decided at an executive summit in London later today.
Media roundup
There are more dogs than children in some Sydney council areas, according to a survey of data by the Sydney Morning Herald. The Age brings us the news that some of Melbourne’s highest-profile private girls’ schools are running at a loss. The LNP’s claims that a Cairns primary school has been underfunded have fired a “niche multi-million dollar” election battle, the Post reports. Labor is worried a loss of support among Muslim communities could cost it next year’s election, the Australian claims.
What’s happening today
Sydney | East Timor president José Ramos-Horta speaks at the Sydney Opera House and UNSW.
Aviation | A hearing in a competition case brought by the ACCC against Qantas.
Military | A hearing for the ADF, which has been charged with failing workplace health and safety duties after two soldiers were mauled by crocodile.
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Brain teaser
And finally, here are the Guardian’s crosswords to keep you entertained throughout the day. Until tomorrow.
