Three dead and man in custody in Sydney
A third victim has died and a man is in police custody following an incident at a home in Sydney’s south-west, according to AAP.
New South Wales police responded to a disturbance call at a residence in Rosemeadow on Sunday at approximately 1:30am.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 64-year-old man with serious head injuries, alongside the bodies of a woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s.
The injured man was treated by NSW ambulance paramedics and at Liverpool hospital but subsequently passed away.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been formally confirmed.
Police have indicated that the victims "were assaulted by a man known to them" and are treating the case as an alleged domestic violence incident.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Campbelltown police station for questioning.
Authorities have established a crime scene and are preparing a report for the coroner.
Jefferson Lewis charged with murder over death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby
Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole announced that Jefferson Lewis, accused of killing five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, has been formally charged with murder and two counts of sexual assault.
Lewis is scheduled to appear in Darwin local court this week.
This is horrific events and a horrific set of circumstances, and our thoughts remain strongly with the family, also with the community, as everyone processes the impact of these horrific events.
Something has changed in Australia. The voters of Farrer may tell us what, and how much
This Saturday’s federal byelection in Farrer is shaping up to be an unconventional political contest. Neither of the two leading candidates for the seat in south-western NSW, previously held by Sussan Ley, represents a major party.
Australia’s Sarah Basford Canales has profiled One Nation candidate David Farley, providing insight into the race.
Under a cloud: the growing resentment against massive datacentres
West Footscray resident Sean Brown describes his experience walking with his 19-month-old son past the M3 datacentre, promoted as "Australia’s largest hyperscale AI factory." He expresses strong dissatisfaction with the construction noise, the imposing structures, the persistent hum, and the exhaust from numerous diesel generators powering the servers.
Brown is concerned about the implications of such developments for his child’s future.
Australia’s Josh Taylor interviewed residents living near datacentres across three states, highlighting widespread concerns and growing opposition to these facilities nationwide.
Liberals claim seat of Nepean in key Victorian byelection
The Liberal Party has secured victory in a significant Victorian byelection, viewed as an indicator of potential outcomes in the upcoming state election.
As vote counting progressed in the Mornington Peninsula seat of Nepean, Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh held a strong lead, providing a notable boost to opposition leader Jess Wilson.
With nearly 80% of votes tallied, Marsh received 38.5% of the primary vote and 63.4% on a two-candidate preferred basis.
Good morning
Welcome to another Sunday live blog.
Today, Nationals leader Matt Canavan will appear as a guest on ABC Insiders.
In Victoria, state opposition leader Jess Wilson has claimed victory in the Nepean byelection ahead of the state election scheduled for November.
In Sydney, a paddle-out event will take place across the harbour in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli defence forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to arrive in Australia tonight for her first official visit since taking office. She will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra tomorrow for the Australia–Japan Annual Leaders’ Meeting.
I’m Petra Stock and will be guiding you through the blog today.
