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- This is Australia Daily News Summary by NewsCard for Wednesday, November 26, 2025 ... your briefing on the stories from Australia and around the world ... We begin in Queensland, where more than a hundred thousand people remain without power after wild storms ripped through the south-east ... Emergency crews are working round the clock to restore electricity, as residents face sweltering heat in the wake of the chaos ... Severe weather isn’t over just yet, with fresh storms and a lingering heatwave expected to intensify across the region over the coming days ... The human toll is growing, with damage to homes and roads, school disruptions, and mounting pressure on emergency services ... These combined events are pushing local communities and infrastructure to breaking point ... In Canberra, controversy erupts in Federal Parliament ... Senator Pauline Hanson is suspended after entering the Senate wearing a burqa as part of her campaign for a national ban ... The protest sparks fierce debate and condemnation from all sides, with parliamentary leaders calling her actions inflammatory and disrespectful ... The Senate is forced into a brief shutdown, as calls for unity and respect dominate the day's proceedings ... The issue reopens heated discussion on multiculturalism, religious freedom, and what it means for Australian society ... Turning to Victoria ... Schools across the state are facing a crisis as new figures reveal a sharp uptick in violent incidents and lockdowns ... Education officials admit to mounting concerns for student and teacher safety, as emergency drills and staff shortages become more common ... Union leaders are demanding urgent action and resources, while parents voice fears over escalating disruption in classrooms ... The state government pledges support—but many say more needs to be done to protect Victoria’s schools ... Meanwhile, Queensland teachers walk off the job in a major statewide strike ... Thousands rally to demand better pay and working conditions, leaving many schools short-staffed and some classes on hold ... The industrial action increases pressure on the state government, compounding the challenges facing Queensland after the recent storms ... For parents and students, today means another layer of uncertainty as negotiations stall ... Overseas, breakthrough talk in Geneva ... US President Donald Trump hints at real progress in a draft peace plan for Ukraine after negotiations with Kyiv leaders ... While a final agreement still faces hurdles—not least from Moscow—the talks represent the most significant step in months toward ending the conflict ... A resolution could reshape the region and impact global markets and geopolitics that matter for Australia’s own alliances and trade ... That's your Australia Daily News Summary. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in just minutes, check out the NewsCard app, available in the App Store ...