Energy rebates dumped; world watches social media ban; Qantas final A380 flies

Tuesday 9 December 2025

The federal government dumps energy rebates as the government rethinks its reform agenda. 

• Communications Minister Anika Wells in more hot water over publicly funded flights for her family. 
• The world watches as Australia ‘s social media ban kicks off. 
• Close to one million Australians now work two jobs. 
• Qantas finally gets its full fleet of A380s into the sky. 

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