Australia news live: Victorian Liberals announce plan for new appeals court to ensure tougher sentences
Summary
The Victorian Liberals have proposed creating a new appeals court aimed at imposing tougher sentences for crimes. Meanwhile, a man driving a stolen car in Melbourne caused a series of crashes and died at the scene. Additionally, Powerhouse Parramatta museum in Sydney opened with five immersive exhibitions.Key Facts
- Victorian Liberals announced plans for a new court to make criminal appeals and increase sentence severity.
- A 46-year-old man drove a stolen car erratically in Melbourne, causing several crashes before dying at the scene.
- The stolen car had false plates and was taken from Glen Iris on August 20.
- After crashing his car, the man stole another vehicle (a Mustang) and continued dangerous driving.
- One person injured in the crashes was taken to hospital with an arm injury.
- Police are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage to assist with the investigation.
- Powerhouse Parramatta museum opened after 12 years of planning and $915 million in investment.
- The museum features immersive exhibitions including interactive environments for children and First Nations-led displays about water and land.
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