Australia news live: Jonathon Duniam to retire from politics; father and daughter found dead in Sydney river
Summary
Jonathon Duniam, a Liberal senator from Tasmania, announced he will retire from politics at the end of the year after 25 years of service. Meanwhile, in Sydney, the bodies of a seven-year-old girl and her father were found in the Parramatta River, and an investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- Jonathon Duniam has served 25 years in politics, including 10 years as a senator for Tasmania.
- Duniam said he is leaving to focus more on family and personal priorities.
- His departure is seen as a challenge for the Coalition, which faces poor polling.
- The bodies of a father and his seven-year-old daughter were discovered in Sydney’s Parramatta River on Saturday.
- Emergency services were notified after a passerby saw a man’s body near a small boat in the water.
- Police from Burwood Police Area Command are investigating the deaths.
- Lung cancer screening in Australia detected over 230 primary lung cancers in its first year, targeting high-risk adults aged 50 to 70 with a smoking history.
- Mobile lung screening services reached remote areas of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, thanks to partnerships with community groups.
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