Australia news live: stock market plunges early after ‘ugly’ night on Wall Street; new NSW Liberal leader thanks colleagues

The GuardianThursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:57:34 PM
Australia news live: stock market plunges early after ‘ugly’ night on Wall Street; new NSW Liberal leader thanks colleagues
  • Australia's stock market has plunged early after a difficult night on Wall Street, reflecting broader economic concerns. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Fina is intensifying, prompting urgent safety warnings from officials.
  • Kristy McBain emphasized the importance of safety for those in the cyclone's path, highlighting the unpredictability of such weather events.
  • The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Australia in managing natural disasters, especially as Fina could mark the earliest cyclone landfall since 1973.
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