What we learned; Monday 9 June
This is where we’ll wrap the blog up for the day. Let’s recap the day’s main events:
Rescuers continue to track a humpback whale dragging a buoy off NSW coast in the hopes of being able to free it.
Emergency services in Victoria carried out rescues after dozens of motorists were trapped in heavy snow near Hotham Heights, with many roads still closed.
Two bushwalkers were rescued after blizzard conditions in Kosciuszko national park.
A Nine news correspondent was shot with a rubber bullet while covering LA protests. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said Anthony Albanese must seek “an urgent explanation” from Donald Trump.
Ten announced The Project will end on 27 June.
The deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, said Australia has engaged in an “unprecedented level of surveillance” regarding the Chinese flotilla that circumnavigated Australia.
See you back here tomorrow!
Updated
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) has issued a statement after journalist Lauren Tomasi was shot with rubber bullets by police in Los Angeles.
The statement reads:
The Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles is in contact with an Australian injured in protests, and stands ready to provide consular assistance if required.
Australia supports media freedom and the protection of journalists. All journalists should be able to do their work safely.
The Smartraveller travel advice for the US currently advises Australians to avoid areas where demonstrations and protests are occurring due to the ongoing potential for unrest and violence.
Australians should monitor the media for information and updates, and follow the instructions of local authorities.
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