Australia news live: NSW police to decide whether to extend post-Bondi shooting protest ban; PM to visit flood-hit Queensland

Police commissioner Mal Lanyon’s current declaration restricts public assemblies in Sydney’s south-west, north-west and central metropolitan areas. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarge sinkhole appears in Melbourne’s north-eastA large sinkhole has appeared in the Melbourne suburb of Heidelberg, with authorities warning residents to stay away as it could continue to grow in size.For everyone’s safety, Victoria Police have cordoned off the affected area. Please avoid the area until further notice. Council is working closely with relevant agencies to assess the situation and determine what’s next.We’ll provide further updates as information becomes available. Continue reading...