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title: October 11, 2025 News: Hamas-Israel Ceasefire, Australia-Papua New Guinea Defence Treaty, Royal Tour, and National Challenges
created: 2025-10-11
updated: 2025-10-11
type: summary
tags: ["australia", "conflict", "global", "notes", "telegram"]
external: http://go/ui/posts/1382/
status: inbox
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* [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/10/first-thing-hamas-and-israel-implement-ceasefire?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/10/australia-politics-live-senate-estimates-anthony-albanese-sussan-ley-andrew-hastie-migration-aukus-trump-gaza-ntwnfb?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/australia-papua-new-guinea-leaders-sign-defence-alliance-2025-10-06/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [News.com.au](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/next-australian-royal-tour-confirmed-taking-place-in-just-a-matter-of-weeks/news-story/b9d0769f54635007bc2f7b2a3b3e7096?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [Adelaide Now](https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-sa/a-propalestine-rally-will-go-ahead-as-protesters-hold-little-faith-peace-deal-will-change-anything/news-story/6de4b5711dfa70ab968488f001012259?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [Courier Mail](https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/propalestine-march-to-hit-darwin-streets-amid-hostage-deal-talks/news-story/f9152ac524cf0b360eacd673940baf27?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Here are some key news stories today (Oct 11, 2025):

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## 🇦🇺 Australia / regional

* Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a landmark **defence treaty** (“Pukpuk Treaty”) — the first such agreement in over 70 years. Under the deal, the two nations commit to mutual assistance if attacked, and Papua New Guineans may serve in dual arrangements with the Australian Defence Force. ([Reuters][1])
* In federal politics, Independent MPs Sophie Scamps and Allegra Spender have left the parliamentary sports club in protest after Senator David Pocock was banned for raising concerns about the club’s gambling sponsorships. ([The Guardian][2])
* Severe weather has hit Tasmania, causing at least two deaths. ([The Guardian][2])
* Qantas is facing a **ransomware / hacking threat**, with a deadline approaching. ([The Guardian][2])
* In the states: a pro-Palestine protest is expected in Adelaide, with thousands planning to march to Parliament House despite a recent ceasefire. ([Adelaide Now][3])
* A royal visit is scheduled soon: **Princess Anne** and her husband are confirmed to tour Australia from Nov 8 to Nov 11. ([News.com.au][4])

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## 🌐 International & conflict / diplomacy

* After two years of conflict, **Hamas and Israel have implemented a ceasefire**, marking a rare pause in hostilities and raising cautious optimism across the region. ([The Guardian][5])
* Italy is seeing renewed **general strikes and protests** in solidarity with Gaza, demanding action such as stopping arms shipments and ending complicity in the conflict. ([Wikipedia][6])
* A **Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women** will be held in Beijing from October 13–14, bringing together heads of state and UN Women to discuss gender equality and women’s issues worldwide. ([Wikipedia][7])

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## ⚽ Sports & events

* The **2025 Bathurst 1000** is underway at Mount Panorama as part of the Supercars Championship. ([Wikipedia][8])
* In wrestling, **WWE’s “Crown Jewel 2025”** is happening today at Perth’s RAC Arena, featuring major title matches between brands Raw and SmackDown. ([Wikipedia][9])
* Cricket: the Australian ODI squad vs India has been named, with key returnees boosting their lineup. ([The Times of India][10])

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[1]: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/australia-papua-new-guinea-leaders-sign-defence-alliance-2025-10-06/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Australia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance"
[2]: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/10/australia-politics-live-senate-estimates-anthony-albanese-sussan-ley-andrew-hastie-migration-aukus-trump-gaza-ntwnfb?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Independent Sophie Scamps quits parliamentary sports club after Pocock ban - as it happened"
[3]: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-sa/a-propalestine-rally-will-go-ahead-as-protesters-hold-little-faith-peace-deal-will-change-anything/news-story/6de4b5711dfa70ab968488f001012259?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Thousands to join Adelaide Palestine protest despite peace breakthrough"
[4]: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/next-australian-royal-tour-confirmed-taking-place-in-just-a-matter-of-weeks/news-story/b9d0769f54635007bc2f7b2a3b3e7096?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Next Australian royal tour confirmed - and it's in just a matter of weeks"
[5]: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/10/first-thing-hamas-and-israel-implement-ceasefire?utm_source=chatgpt.com "First Thing: Hamas and Israel implement ceasefire"
[6]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Italian_general_strikes_and_protests_for_Gaza?utm_source=chatgpt.com "2025 Italian general strikes and protests for Gaza"
[7]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Leaders%27_Meeting_on_Women?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Global Leaders' Meeting on Women"
[8]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Bathurst_1000?utm_source=chatgpt.com "2025 Bathurst 1000"
[9]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Jewel_%282025%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Crown Jewel (2025)"
[10]: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia/australia-get-big-boost-for-odis-vs-india-squads-named-for-series/articleshow/124352005.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Australia get big boost for ODIs vs India - squads named for series"
