What we learned – Friday 5 August
Ok, that was a busy Friday! We are going to put this blog to bed now – but before we go, let’s recap the main stories:
- Western Australia confirmed the first monkeypox case in the state
- The climate change minister, Chris Bowen, announced possible offshore wind zones in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and WA.
- A man has died after being injured by falling scaffolding and concrete at Sydney school.
- Senior public servants gave evidence as the Barilaro inquiry resumed.
- Jacqui Lambie describes her ‘years of hell’ to veteran suicide inquiry
- Pauline Hanson said One Nation would lead the “no” campaign in the Indigenous voice referendum.
- Penny Wong called for de-escalation in Taiwan Strait. The foreign minister also walked out on a speech by the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov at the East Asia Summit.
- The Nadesalingam family was granted permanent visas by the immigration minister, Andrew Giles.
- A 57-year-old man was charged with three counts of murder after a shooting in Bogie in Queensland yesterday.
- The country recorded at least 82 deaths from Covid-19.
Thank you for spending some of your day with us – we absolutely love having you. Stay safe, and dry – we will see you tomorrow!
Updated
The New South Wales Department of Education has released a statement after a man died earlier today after scaffolding fell on him at Sydney school.
A spokesperson said:
Fort Street High School closed early today in consultation with NSW Police following the tragic death of a construction worker on the school site. We are deeply saddened by this incident and extend our sympathies to his family and friends.
The incident occurred in an area cordoned off for building works. No students or school staff were injured. All students left the school site before 1.30pm.
Wellbeing support is being provided to students and staff.
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