The article covers several key news updates from Australia on 28 November 2025. Notably, the Lebanese charcoal chicken chain El Jannah was reportedly sold to US private equity firm General Atlantic for nearly $1 billion, highlighting the attractiveness of fast food chains for investment due to their growth potential. In politics, Nationals MP Michael McCormack described Barnaby Joyce’s departure from the party as “almost a Greek tragedy,” emphasizing that the real tragedy lies in issues like soaring power prices and the cost of living crisis affecting many Australians. Additionally, Monash University agreed to pay eight-figure compensation to thousands of underpaid casual staff following a settlement with the National Tertiary Education Union, addressing systemic wage theft in Australian universities.
Other significant events include QantasLink’s announcement to close regional bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura by April 2026, sparking concerns about job losses in regional Australia. NSW police responded to a fatal public shooting in western Sydney, with two suspects in custody but no charges yet laid. NSW Health issued a warning about dangerous high-dose MDMA tablets and ketamine analogues circulating ahead of a major music festival, urging caution due to the risk of severe health effects. Lastly, the Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network launched a national register to document anti-Palestinian racism, aiming to provide a safe reporting platform and promote action against discrimination.
