The day that was, Tuesday 17 January
That’s where we will wrap up the live blog for today.
Here’s what made the news today:
The Liberal senator Jim Molan died aged 72 after a sudden decline in his health over Christmas.
Singer Renée Geyer died aged 69, following complications after hip surgery.
The family of Australian man Myron Love, who was killed in the Nepal plane crash this week, have mourned their loved one as a “rock” for the family and someone who lived life to the fullest.
Fans were barred from displaying Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after an incident at a match yesterday involving Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl.
Temperatures in the high 30s in Melbourne resulted in play being temporarily suspended at the Australian Open.
North Queensland towns isolated by floods remain on alert for further flooding, with dozens of travellers stranded as severe storms drenched the region for a fourth day.
The Heart Foundation has joined the Australian Medical Association in calling for stricter import rules on vaping products.
We will be back again tomorrow with all the latest. Until then, have a good evening.
Updated
Man charged with murder of young western Sydney woman
A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in a Penrith unit on Monday afternoon.
The woman has been identified as 28-year-old mother Dayna Isaac.
Her burned-out car was found in bushland nearby and is being examined.
Police were informed by a relative of the woman.
The NSW police tactical operations unit arrested a 32-year-old man at a house 5km away in Cranebrook on Tuesday morning.
The man was taken to Penrith police station and charged with murder.
He is due to appear at Penrith local court on Wednesday.
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