Australia news live: Albanese to visit Timor-Leste; heatwave to scorch western NSW as Victoria welcomes cool change

PM to meet prime minister Xanana Gusmão and president José Ramos-Horta. Follow today’s news liveThe prime minister is in Timor-Leste today where he will seek to improve a complicated relationship with the small island nation in an address to parliament. During his first visit to one of our closest neighbours, Anthony Albanese will highlight Australia’s contributions to the country, including the government’s support for Timorese independence in the late 1990s and early 2000s.Along with his address, he’s expected to meet with the prime minister, Xanana Gusmão, and the president, José Ramos-Horta. Continue reading...