Sunday Key Stories: NT Murder Charge, Sydney Deaths, Political Updates
Sunday News: NT Murder Charge, Sydney Deaths, Politics

Here are the major stories from Sunday, as we wrap up the blog.

Northern Territory Murder Charge

Northern Territory police have charged Jefferson Lewis with murder over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. Lewis is expected to appear in Darwin local court this week.

Sydney Incident: Three Dead

In New South Wales, police arrested a 32-year-old man following an incident at a home in Sydney's south-west, where three people—believed to be his parents and sibling—died.

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Victorian Premier's Warning

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan stated that the state "can't afford" a Liberal-One Nation government, following the Liberal party's win in the Nepean by-election.

One Nation Plane Controversy

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce commented that the private plane gifted to Pauline Hanson's party by Gina Rinehart's company "won't really worry" voters.

Fuel Excise Cuts

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said the federal government will not rule out extending fuel excise cuts, but any extension would be decided after the budget.

Japanese PM Visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to arrive in Australia tonight for her first official visit since taking office. She will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra tomorrow for the Australia–Japan Annual Leaders' Meeting.

We'll pick things up again tomorrow.

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