Morning everyone. Penny Wong says she believes the Australian women who have alleged they were sexually assaulted and beaten by Israeli forces after being detained as part of a humanitarian flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza.
Nauru insists it is a “friendly” country, despite claims by a whistleblower about the treatment of people sent there by the Albanese government. Meanwhile, forecasters warn hopes for a good snow season could melt away with the coming El Niño.
