What we learned – Wednesday 19 June
That’s where we’ll leave the blog for today. Here is a recap of the main news:
The Coalition has named seven potential nuclear power locations after announcing its nuclear energy plan.
The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has contradicted his deputy’s claim that any unhappy communities earmarked for nuclear reactors under the Coalition’s energy policy would be able to veto their selection.
Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, has told Peter Dutton that if the Coalition wins the next election she will do everything in her power to stop the party’s nuclear energy plan.
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has said it has “no plans for nuclear” as state opposition.
Western Australia’s energy, environment and climate action minister, Reece Whitby, says opposition leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan makes “absolutely no sense to Australia, and particularly to WA”.
The Queensland premier, Steven Miles, has slammed nuclear power as “four to six times more expensive” than the alternatives.
The NSW government has confirmed that bird flu has been detected at a Hawkesbury egg farm.
Richard Boyle’s appeal against a decision that denied him whistleblower protection has been dismissed.
Victoria police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the vandalisation and damage done to federal MP Josh Burn’s office in St Kilda overnight.
Tucker Carlson has kicked off a speaking tour of Australia with a press conference at Clive Palmer’s gigantic Brisbane mansion home
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Woman shot dead and police searching for man in Mackay
We’ve now got more information on the situation unfolding in Mackay.
A woman has been fatally shot and officers are searching for a man allegedly involved in the shooting incident, police say.
Police were called to Robb Place in Mackay shortly after 4.30pm to respond to reports a woman had been shot. Upon arrival, police found a deceased woman and a man with non-life threatening injuries to his hand.
An emergency situation was declared in the area about 5.20pm.
Members of the public have been told to avoid the area – which encompasses Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street and Denton Street – and residents have been advised to stay indoors.
The police operation is continuing while they search for a man allegedly involved in the shooting incident:
Police wish to thank affected residents for their patience and understanding while this matter is ongoing.
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