2 hours ago: Significant events that occurred 18 minutes ago include the discovery of potential asbestos at three more sites in Melbourne. Supermarket executives are set to face a challenging Senate inquiry. Jacinta Allan strongly condemns the high rates of violence against women and family violence. Every four hours, a current or former ADF member contacts a suicide emergency service. The groundbreaking Tickle v. Giggle case has commenced in federal court. In the mid-morning summary, Tanya Plibersek opposes the Toondah harbor project due to its impact on globally significant wetlands. A report by Anglicare reveals that welfare payments are insufficient to cover basic necessities. Vice Admiral David Johnston is appointed as the new ADF chief. The number of home energy systems using batteries has surpassed 250,000. The search for a missing bushwalker will resume this morning. There are calls for Amazon and Costco to be subject to the supermarket code of conduct. A man has tragically died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney. The results of asbestos tests in a Melbourne park will be disclosed. The Aukus countries are contemplating collaborating with Japan. Vice Admiral David Johnston is set to serve as the new ADF chief.
10 minutes ago: The Bureau of Meteorology predicts wind gusts of up to 100km/h for parts of the NSW east coast. A low-pressure system is expected to develop off the east coast, bringing strong winds. Wind gusts of up to 100km/h are possible in certain areas. The damaging winds are forecasted to ease by late Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologist Angus Hines provides the latest update on severe weather conditions along the NSW coast.
18 minutes ago: Additional potential asbestos contamination has been discovered at three sites in Melbourne. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has identified potential asbestos at various locations in Melbourne. Samples collected over the weekend are being analyzed for asbestos content.
22 minutes ago: The Australian Taxation Office states that a bill will address a loophole. The article is from The Guardian.
