What we learned today, Monday 16 December
With that, we will wrap up the blog for today. Have a great evening, and stay cool out there if you’re reading this from somewhere hot.
Here were today’s major developments:
Former New South Wales police officer Kristian White has sought to appeal against his sacking from the force after he was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home with a Taser.
Parts of Australia sweltered through the day, especially in Victoria, which recorded its highest temperature – 47.1C – in five years, its hottest since the start of the catastrophic black summer bushfire season in 2019
Austrac is taking gambling giant Entain to court, alleging “serious risk of criminal exploitation” by the company, which runs Ladbrokes and Neds.
Two of four Australians who were hospitalised after a suspected mass alcohol poisoning event in Fiji have returned home. Fijian deputy prime minister, Viliame Gavoka, held a press conference earlier today, where he said the incident occurred at one bar, where “many” pina colada cocktails were served.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has said he is not aware of any deals with Indonesia regarding the return of the remaining Bali Nine members to Australia. Chalmers said he believes their release was an “act of cooperation and compassion” by the Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto.
And the body of an international tourist, aged in his 20s, has been recovered from the water after he went missing near a popular swimming hole south of Cairns yesterday.
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Sydney to face a scorcher on Tuesday as Melbourne cools down
Before we wrap up for the evening, here’s a look at what the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting for capital cities tomorrow.
After a scorching day in Melbourne, relief is on the way for people in the Victorian capital later tonight when an expected cool change comes through.
Melbourne is set for a top of 24C tomorrow, with high chances of showers and a possible thunderstorm early in the morning.
It’s looking like it will be a sweltering day in parts of Sydney. A top temperature of 33C is expected in the CBD, but, as usual, it’s a different story for the city’s west.
The temperature is expected to reach 42C in Penrith and Richmond, 40C in Campbelltown and Liverpool and 38C in Parramatta.
A maximum temperature of 35C is forecast for Perth and a top of 34C is expected in Canberra. Adelaide, Brisbane and Hobart can expect maximum temperatures of 26C, 29C and 21C, respectively.
It’s going to be hot in Darwin, where the temperature is set to reach 36C.
You can read more of our coverage of today’s heatwave here:
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