Recent news from Australia includes developments in Victoria’s political landscape, a police incident in Melbourne, and the conclusion of a search operation in Tasmania. In Victoria, two Members of Parliament were cleared following an investigation into manure deposited outside Premier Jacinta Allan’s office. This inquiry, conducted by the Victorian Parliament’s new integrity watchdog, reportedly faced challenges, with its initial investigation described as “botched” due to the issuance of defective notices. Additionally, two Victorian Labor MPs have declared they will not contest their seats in the upcoming 2026 state election.
Separately, a police dog named Rocco and its handler sustained injuries in a freeway collision in Melbourne, with Rocco surviving after being ejected from a patrol vehicle. Finally, the search for a couple missing after a light plane incident in Tasmania has been called off.
Source: www.theguardian.com