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In short:

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to a report by a United Nations Commision of Inquiry.

The report cites the direct targeting of civilians and blocking of aid as actions aimed at the "destruction of Palestinians".

Israel denied the allegations of genocide and called for the immediate abolition of the commission.

The NBN upgrade went through over the weekend (see here: https://aussie.zone/post/23680848).

Some providers have switched plans over without customers having to do anything, but others might require you to select the new plan manually. (Those providers are no doubt banking on some people being unaware or forgetting to change - at least for a while - so they don't need to buy as much back-haul bandwidth.)

New speeds for each tier:

You will, of course, need a fibre connection to actually get these speeds.

In short:

A tornado has been seen in central NSW as wild weather hits parts of the state.

Wet conditions in the Illawarra are being blamed for an explosion at the steelworks and a group of bushwalkers were rescued from the national park.

What's next?

Severe weather is likely in some areas and is likely to continue through the night.

In short:

Police have arrested almost 900 Palestine Action supporters in London under anti-terrorism legislation.

The British government has banned the group and put it alongside Al Qaeda and ISIS.

What's next?

The UK government says proscribing Palestine Action as a terrorist group does not affect other lawful pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups from peacefully protesting.

In short:

Coles and Woolworths expect to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more to repay staff who were underpaid, after the Federal Court found they had failed to keep accurate employment records.

Legal experts say the ramifications could be wide-reaching and other Australian businesses should review their payroll systems.

What's next?

A further hearing on the matter is listed for late October, which should determine the outcome for nearly 30,000 affected employees.

ABC coverage: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-08/bondi-beach-pro-palestine-pro-israel-protest-scuffle/105747036

WHAT WAS CLAIMED

Every day 1544 migrants arrive in Australia.

OUR VERDICT

False. The dataset used to calculate the 1544 figure doesn't accurately measure migration.

See also:

• Coverage by Media Watch: https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/fordham/105695902
• Press release by Australian Bureau of Statistics: https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-statements/overseas-arrivals-and-departures-versus-overseas-migration-data

In short:

A Queensland customer was "shocked" to discover a battery lodged in her burrito bowl from Guzman y Gomez.

The international chain confirmed the battery came from a thermometer used in their store.

What's next?

A Queensland Health expert has raised safety concerns for unsuspecting customers.

De-paywalled archive link: https://archive.is/OFTpW

In short:

Members of Katter's Australian Party (KAP) have distanced themselves from a suspected neo-Nazi who was front and centre at an anti-immigration rally in Townsville.

Four KAP politicians, including federal MP Bob Katter and state MP and party leader Robbie Katter, were pictured with the man on Sunday.

KAP maintains its members attended the rally to "reaffirm Australian values" and give voice to concerned community members.