From 3 hours ago, key events include a severe thunderstorm forecast for Taylor Swift’s Sydney concert, a targeted search launched into the disappearance of Samantha Murphy, and a warning for Legionnaires’ disease in parts of Sydney University. The ASX200 is set to rise on the back of a worldwide stock boom. In addition, there is a current emergency warning for a bushfire west of Ballarat, with thousands of evacuations and at least one home lost. The fire is moving towards Avoca, and firefighters are focusing on the nearby town of Elmhurst. Residents in various locations have been urged to leave immediately, and a watch and act is in place for Amphitheatre and Lexton. In other news, the deputy Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, suggested that Anthony Albanese should have given up his ticket to Taylor Swift’s concert in Sydney to a more dedicated fan. Albanese has said he’s going to the concert and appeared to hint he would be in a corporate box.
