What we learned: Sunday 22 October
We are going to wrap up the live blog for Sunday. Here’s what made the news today:
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Victoria’s south-east.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is heading to the US for talks with the president, Joe Biden.
China has announced a review into tariffs on Australian wine, the first step to removing the barrier for the $1bn industry.
The RFS has warned residents in the New South Wales mid-north not to be complacent as two bushfires burned on Sunday.
The shadow foreign minister, Simon Birmingham, says Israel is not inflicting collective punishment on Palestinians for the action of Hamas by turning off water, power, food and internet to Gaza.
The Australian government has announced a $298m boost to the fire ant eradication program.
We’ll be back with you tomorrow morning to bring you all the latest developments. Until then, enjoy your evening.
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NSW police concerned about US tourist missing in Sydney CBD
NSW police have serious concerns about a US tourist who has been missing for more than a day after last being seen in central Sydney.
Bill Huber, 69, was seen about 12.15pm on Saturday at the Queen Victoria Building on George Street.
Police said in a statement that Huber’s family reported him missing when he became separated from them and couldn’t be found or contacted.
The force said it was concerned for his welfare as the disappearance was out of character.
He is described as caucasian, about 170cm tall, with solid build and grey hair, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, camouflage shorts, black and grey shoes, sunglasses and a small blue shoulder bag.
Anyone who sees Bill, or believes they know his whereabouts, is urged to contact police.
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