Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer
Summary
Australia saw a slight rise in home auction sales, with more than half of homes sold at auctions in major cities Sydney and Melbourne. A state memorial service is scheduled to honor Richard Scolyer, a cancer researcher who helped make melanoma more treatable.Key Facts
- Auction clearance rates in Australia rose slightly, with 54.8% of homes sold at auction recently.
- Sydney and Melbourne had auction clearance rates of 57.5% and 56.2%, respectively.
- More than 350 people were charged in a police operation targeting violent and sexual offenders on New South Wales public transport.
- Richard Scolyer, a leading cancer researcher known for advancing melanoma treatment, passed away on June 7 at age 59.
- A state memorial service for Richard Scolyer is planned at the Sydney Opera House, attended by the prime minister and other officials.
- Tony Burke, Australia's Home Affairs Minister, expressed concerns about Australians linked to Islamic State returning home and discussed new university rules to address antisemitism and Islamophobia.
- Australia will require universities to adopt formal definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Indigenous peoples to improve student safety.
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