Source: Prime Minister of Australia
MEL CLARKE, HOST: The Prime Minister joins the program this morning. Anthony Albanese, thanks for speaking to me on AM.
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Source: State of Victoria Local Government 2
View Street will come alive with a vibrant Artist Market and live music on Saturday, June 13 inviting residents, and visitors to enjoy live art demonstrations, market stalls, artist talks, and workshops from 10am to 2pm.
The talented creatives involved in the View Street Artist Market are from the City of Greater Bendigo’s popular Eat.Drink.Art 2026. The program focused on displaying creative works at 30 View Street businesses.
Supported by the City and many local View Street traders, the Artist Market includes:
Creative City Officer Mandy Field said the market provided a unique opportunity to raise the profile of a range of local artists.
“With so many talented local artists involved in Eat.Drink.Art 2026 program and exhibiting across 30 venues in View Street, the City wanted to create an opportunity for the public to meet them, hear about their art making process and even buy some prints or artworks,” Ms Field said.
“There will be pottery, mosaic, and live art demonstrations, as well as pop up stalls, t-shirt printing, and even an opportunity to get your dog’s portrait captured in the future,” says Creative City Officer Mandy Field said.
“Well-known local First Nations artist Janet Bromley will be giving a free artist talk at Valentine’s Antique Gallery at 12pm, an inspiring opportunity to hear about her process of working with recycled materials and found objects in her art making.
“Bring your family, your pooch, and celebrate the best of View Street with delicious food and coffee options, great boutiques, free live music on the portico of the Capital, an Artists on View exhibition opening at Dudley House, and so much local art to enjoy and discover.”
View Street Amplified will have an impressive lineup of performers on Saturday June 13 to complement the Artist Market. Performers include popular songstress Louise MacGregor and blues guitarist Sam Pollock (playing 11am to 12pm), Melbourne’s contemporary world music group The Royal High Jinx (12.30 to 2pm), jazz and classic pop tunes from Sultry Sistas (2.15pm to 3pm) plus DJ Funkmaster Vinnie will be on the decks in between sets.
Source: Prime Minister of Australia
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Well, it’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Wale and his delegation to Canberra for his first overseas visit. I apologise for the fact it’s a bit colder than it is in the Sollys. The Prime Minister’s decision to choose Australia for his first overseas visit reflects the closeness of our relationship and I congratulate him on the energy and vision he has brought to his first days in office. I was in the Solomons in September last year for the Pacific Islands Forum meeting and the visit highlighted to me the extraordinary depth and breadth of the Australian Solomon Islands relationship and our shared commitment to the region as members of the Pacific family. That visit also reaffirmed that we’re not immune from current geopolitical events. In times of global uncertainty, we look to each other because we’re stronger when we work together. Australia is committed to listening, engaging, with respect and supporting the priorities of the Solomon Islands Government.
Today, we’ve committed to elevate our bilateral relationship, at the request of the Solomon Islands. This will be agreed in a new comprehensive treaty underpinned by mutual trust, respect and open dialogue. This treaty will allow Australia and the Solomon Islands to confront global and regional challenges as partners. This is a significant body of work and we’ve asked our Foreign Ministers to lead and drive this forward. We’ve also agreed to move to the next phase of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Australian Federal Police Policing Partnership Program, building capability and strengthening policing cooperation. This builds on the Pacific Policing Initiative that we launched at the Pacific Islands Forum just a couple of years ago. And we welcome the Solomon Islands signature of this agreement of understanding, reinforcing our shared commitment to regional security.
We have also agreed on a package of support centred on recovery from Tropical Cyclone Maila and current energy issues, while looking ahead to the future of how we can support education and skills development. Free education has been identified as a priority of the Prime Minister and Australia is more than willing to support this initiative and to provide whatever assistance we can to make sure that this vision of the Prime Minister becomes a realisation. Australia and the Solomon Islands have a proud history of standing together and today we’ve had the opportunity to discuss with my senior Ministers, the senior Ministers from the Solomon Islands who are visiting as part of this delegation, as well Australia is committed to continuing to work to amplify Pacific voices and pursue shared solutions as a Pacific family. The Prime Minister and his Ministers will Meet with one on one with a range of our Ministers. And tonight I look forward to hosting the Prime Minister and Mrs Wale as well at the lodge together, myself and Jodie, along with our Ministers. That will be a very pleasant evening, I’m sure with the Prime Minister’s side. Now I invite the Prime Minister to make some remarks before we take some questions. Prime Minister.
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Source: Prime Minister of Australia
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Well, it’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Wale and his delegation to Canberra for his first overseas visit. I apologise for the fact it’s a bit colder than it is in the Sollys. The Prime Minister’s decision to choose Australia for his first overseas visit reflects the closeness of our relationship and I congratulate him on the energy and vision he has brought to his first days in office. I was in the Solomons in September last year for the Pacific Islands Forum meeting and the visit highlighted to me the extraordinary depth and breadth of the Australian Solomon Islands relationship and our shared commitment to the region as members of the Pacific family. That visit also reaffirmed that we’re not immune from current geopolitical events. In times of global uncertainty, we look to each other because we’re stronger when we work together. Australia is committed to listening, engaging, with respect and supporting the priorities of the Solomon Islands Government.
Today, we’ve committed to elevate our bilateral relationship, at the request of the Solomon Islands. This will be agreed in a new comprehensive treaty underpinned by mutual trust, respect and open dialogue. This treaty will allow Australia and the Solomon Islands to confront global and regional challenges as partners. This is a significant body of work and we’ve asked our Foreign Ministers to lead and drive this forward. We’ve also agreed to move to the next phase of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Australian Federal Police Policing Partnership Program, building capability and strengthening policing cooperation. This builds on the Pacific Policing Initiative that we launched at the Pacific Islands Forum just a couple of years ago. And we welcome the Solomon Islands signature of this agreement of understanding, reinforcing our shared commitment to regional security.
We have also agreed on a package of support centred on recovery from Tropical Cyclone Maila and current energy issues, while looking ahead to the future of how we can support education and skills development. Free education has been identified as a priority of the Prime Minister and Australia is more than willing to support this initiative and to provide whatever assistance we can to make sure that this vision of the Prime Minister becomes a realisation. Australia and the Solomon Islands have a proud history of standing together and today we’ve had the opportunity to discuss with my senior Ministers, the senior Ministers from the Solomon Islands who are visiting as part of this delegation, as well Australia is committed to continuing to work to amplify Pacific voices and pursue shared solutions as a Pacific family. The Prime Minister and his Ministers will Meet with one on one with a range of our Ministers. And tonight I look forward to hosting the Prime Minister and Mrs Wale as well at the lodge together, myself and Jodie, along with our Ministers. That will be a very pleasant evening, I’m sure with the Prime Minister’s side. Now I invite the Prime Minister to make some remarks before we take some questions. Prime Minister.
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Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:26 pm AEST on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIEWA AND BANDIANA OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across the Kiewa River catchment since Monday evening, causing river level rises across the catchment.
Minor flooding is possible at Kiewa and Bandiana overnight Wednesday as flows arrive from upstream.
Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Kiewa and Bandiana.
The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 1.93 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 1.54 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 04 June 2026.
| Location | River Height | Tendency | Time of Observation |
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| Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge | 1.98 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa | 1.93 m | Rising | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa | 0.34 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat | 1.24 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River at Bandiana | 1.54 m | Rising | 12:00 pm Wed 03/06/26 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.
Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing
Estate agent Mark Reuben has been fined after pleading guilty to trading without a licence and mishandling more than $300,000 of client funds.
Magistrate Michelle Hodgson noted that Reuben’s actions had eroded public confidence in the industry and its consumer protections.
She said an adequate sentence was necessary to ensure legal protections were prioritised, upheld and respected.
Reuben, of Greendale, is known for selling high-end CBD apartments through his agency, Mark Reuben Property.
Reuben told the court he was unaware that he had to renew his licence annually, and had done so after Consumer Affairs Victoria informed him it had been cancelled.
While unlicensed, Reuben acted as the estate agent in 8 exclusive sales authorities, accepting 12 deposits on behalf of the parties.
Reuben also pleaded guilty to failing to arrange annual audits – which show trust funds are being managed appropriately – for 2 years.
Over a 6-month period, he ran his agency out of a single operating account, including operational and trust fund money (rent, bonds and sales deposits). Trust funds must be kept in a separate account.
Reuben was fined $3,000 without conviction, while his company was convicted and fined $6,000.
Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich said the outcome sent a clear message to industry and estate agents.
‘We’ll continue to protect consumers from unlicensed operators, and agents who fail their key responsibility to manage trust funds appropriately.’
For more information about managing trust accounts.
Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing
Estate agent Mark Reuben has been fined after pleading guilty to trading without a licence and mishandling more than $300,000 of client funds.
Magistrate Michelle Hodgson noted that Reuben’s actions had eroded public confidence in the industry and its consumer protections.
She said an adequate sentence was necessary to ensure legal protections were prioritised, upheld and respected.
Reuben, of Greendale, is known for selling high-end CBD apartments through his agency, Mark Reuben Property.
Reuben told the court he was unaware that he had to renew his licence annually, and had done so after Consumer Affairs Victoria informed him it had been cancelled.
While unlicensed, Reuben acted as the estate agent in 8 exclusive sales authorities, accepting 12 deposits on behalf of the parties.
Reuben also pleaded guilty to failing to arrange annual audits – which show trust funds are being managed appropriately – for 2 years.
Over a 6-month period, he ran his agency out of a single operating account, including operational and trust fund money (rent, bonds and sales deposits). Trust funds must be kept in a separate account.
Reuben was fined $3,000 without conviction, while his company was convicted and fined $6,000.
Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich said the outcome sent a clear message to industry and estate agents.
‘We’ll continue to protect consumers from unlicensed operators, and agents who fail their key responsibility to manage trust funds appropriately.’
For more information about managing trust accounts.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an armed person incident that occurred in Alice Springs in the early hours of this morning.
Around 1:55am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male and a female aged in their 50s had been threatened by a male youth armed with an edged weapon.
It is alleged the victims woke up and sighted the male in the backyard of their residence on Milner Road in Gillen. The offender fled on foot after being confronted, before allegedly going to a silver Holden Commodore sedan containing four occupants parked outside the residence and retrieving an edged weapon.
He allegedly threatened the victims with the edged weapon, including making threats to kill, and demanded they hand over car keys. The offender subsequently fled in the waiting vehicle.
No injuries were reported to police, and no items were reported stolen.
Investigations remain ongoing and anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2600053336. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The NTPF Dog Operations Unit has made a swift arrest of a 51-year-old man for alleged drug and weapons offences.
A bus travelling from Palmerston to Katherine was stopped for a routine check when Drug Detection Dog Swift lived up to his name, indicating on a passenger who was subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and knives.
The man was arrested at the scene and is expected to face Katherine Local Court charged with:
• Possess Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug – Less than Traffickable Quantity in a Public Place
• Possess Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug – Less than Traffickable Quantity in a Public Place
• Possess Thing to Administer Dangerous Drug
• Possess Controlled Weapons
Senior Sergeant Meacham King said the arrest highlighted the important work undertaken by the Dog Operations Unit in preventing illicit substances from entering Territory communities.
“This was excellent work by Swift and his handler. Thanks to Swift, this offender won’t be making it to the next era of his journey with drugs and weapons.”
Anyone with information regarding the supply or distribution of illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The NTPF Dog Operations Unit has made a swift arrest of a 51-year-old man for alleged drug and weapons offences.
A bus travelling from Palmerston to Katherine was stopped for a routine check when Drug Detection Dog Swift lived up to his name, indicating on a passenger who was subsequently found to be in possession of methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and knives.
The man was arrested at the scene and is expected to face Katherine Local Court charged with:
• Possess Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug – Less than Traffickable Quantity in a Public Place
• Possess Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug – Less than Traffickable Quantity in a Public Place
• Possess Thing to Administer Dangerous Drug
• Possess Controlled Weapons
Senior Sergeant Meacham King said the arrest highlighted the important work undertaken by the Dog Operations Unit in preventing illicit substances from entering Territory communities.
“This was excellent work by Swift and his handler. Thanks to Swift, this offender won’t be making it to the next era of his journey with drugs and weapons.”
Anyone with information regarding the supply or distribution of illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersnt.com.au.