What we learned, Sunday 4 August
That’s it for today, thanks for reading. Here are the main stories of the day:
The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has reiterated warnings for Australians in Lebanon to leave at the earliest available opportunity.
Singer Jimmy Barnes has postponed his tour after an unexpected health issue.
Economists do not anticipate an interest rate rise when the RBA meets this week.
A second person has died in the legionnaires outbreak in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
The government has faced criticism for backing down on calls for a blanket ban on gambling advertisements on every medium.
Home affairs minister, Tony Burke, has flagged visa changes as he says “no country in the world” would force Palestinians to return to Gaza at this moment.
The government’s commitment to treaty and truth telling has been questioned after Anthony Albanese said his government will focus on economic outcomes.
The PM has recognised the “considerable hurt” left after the voice referendum outcome, saying Indigenous communities will take time to heal.
We will see you here for more news tomorrow.
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Weapons seized during police search at Tasmanian home
A man has been charged with numerous firearms offences after Tasmanian police seized five weapons during a targeted search at a residence early on Saturday morning.
During the search, police seized two rifles, one of which has been confirmed as being stolen, and three shotguns, as well as ammunition and firearms parts.
A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with multiple firearms offences and other offences.
He was bailed to appear in the Launceston magistrates court in September.
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