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There's been a security incident overnight involving the Prime Minister of Australia. The federal police forced Anthony Albanese out of his Canberra home to another location, while they searched 'The Lodge', but nothing has been found. The AFP says it will release more details later. It follows a run of high profile threats to politicians and concerns they're on the rise. The sister of an Australian woman, who married an Islamic state fighter, has revealed how her loved one was "groomed" into travelling to a war zone in Syria where she is now stuck. The Australian Government has refused to help the 34 women and children at the Al-Roj camp return to Australia. Intelligence agency ASIO has deemed one of the women pose a high enough national security risk for the government to impose a Temporary Exclusion Order, banning them from returning. It's sparked debate about whether the government should actively help the wider group return to Australia or prevent them from entering of their own accord. A rare drenching continues across central Australia as a large weather system brings a year's worth of rain to some parts of the interior, cutting off key road and rail links. The system's unusual for both for its sluggish movement and the huge amount of tropical moisture feeding it. Meanwhile in Melbourne flash flooding has cut power and prompted hundreds of callouts for help.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was last night forced to evacuate his official residence in the capital Canberra, The Lodge, for several hours, following a security threat. The Australian Federal Police found nothing suspicious, while the Prime Minister was taken to another location for several hours. It comes amid increased threats to political leaders, including the PM, in recent months. More than two-and-a-half thousand properties are still without power after severe thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across Victoria yesterday. It caused flash flooding in areas around Melbourne and knocked out electricity to thousands of homes. The SES has also been responding to hundreds of calls for help. Meanwhile more broadly a rare outback drenching continues across central Australia and large parts of the country are being warned about potential flooding. The family of a young woman killed after the car she was in was hit by a Perth obstetrician, who was drunk and speeding, says her death has left a hole in their hearts. Rhys Bellinge, who's 46, has been sentenced to more than ten years for manslaughter and dangerous driving after he crashed his Jaguar into a rideshare vehicle. The driver was seriously injured and his passenger, 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce, died. Ukraine's President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy has marked four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of his country, by paying tribute to those who've died, and the survivors for their resilience. He praised the stoicism of the Ukrainian people, and expressed a wish for his US counterpart Donald Trump to visit the country. Meanwhile Russian president Vladimir Putin's warned Ukraine and its western allies they will regret it if they push Moscow too far. Queensland health authorities are warning hundreds of men at a prison may have been exposed to HIV and Hepatitis C. A memo seen by the ABC says one inmate who didn't know he had the diseases reported sharing needles with other prisoners. The possible exposure happened at an adult male prison between January and June last year.

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The parents of missing four-year-old boy Gus Lamont have released a statement appealing for information to help find their missing son. In a statement distributed by SA Police, Josh and Jess have thanked everyone involved in the search and released a new video and photo of Gus. Police say they'll continue to investigate after his disappearance was declared a major crime earlier this month.   Heavy rain and severe storms are forecast for parts of Australia this week, as wet weather is driven by a tropical low sitting over central Australia. Emergency services say they have received more than 200 calls for help following bursts of heavy rain around Melbourne and Gippsland this afternoon. Parts of Victoria received up to 30 millimetres in an hour, prompting authorities to issue emergency warnings for affected communities that have since been downgraded. Large flood watches and warnings are also in place across northern and central Australia, with ongoing flooding in parts of Queensland.  Former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser is calling for the capital gains tax discount to be scrapped. Housing supply and the effect of the discount on inequality are under the microscope over three days of Senate hearings featuring experts, government agencies, and think tanks. Bernie Fraser says a "cartel" of vested interests in the economy, including politicians, home owners and investors, would like to keep the status quo.

New South Wales Police believes remains found near a Sydney golf course are those of kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Police located the remains at Pitt Town in north western Sydney this morning - though they are yet to be formally identified. The 85 year old was kidnapped from his North Ryde home 11 days ago, in what officers believe is a case of mistaken identity. The parents of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who went missing in South Australia's north last September, have released an appeal for anyone with information about his disappearance. In a statement distributed by SA Police, the boy's parents Josh and Jess said they are united in their grief and search for answers. The couple also thanked police, emergency services and everyone else involved in the search for Gus. The Bureau of Meteorology warns the outback areas of several states and territories could be cut off due to intense rainfall and flash flooding. Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland - due to a slow-moving weather system and humid air mass. Two emergency warnings are current parts of Melbourne, for intense rainfall that could lead to life threatening flash flooding.

Detectives are investigating the discovery of human remains at a golf course in north-west Sydney, as they continue the search for a grandfather kidnapped in what police believe is a case of mistaken identity. There's no confirmation of the identity at this stage, but police have been searching for 85 year old Chris Bagzarian, who was kidnapped from his home at North Ryde 11 days ago. Enquiries led police to a derelict house at Dural, which they say was used by the kidnappers as a base - triggering an extensive search in bushland at nearby Glenorie. The Victorian Government says it won't hold a state inquiry into "heartbreaking" allegations made against a surgeon, despite a request from the federal health minister. The state government has reported the surgeon to police, after Four Corners revealed he performed life altering surgery on young women for "severe" endometriosis, when pathology showed they had no trace of the disease. The state government will however be involved in a review by Epworth Private hospital. Severe weather warnings are in force, due to a slow-moving weather system and humid air mass bringing heavy rain to central parts of the country. Rain is set to batter parts of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria - causing potential flash flooding. While severe weather warnings for heavy, locally intense rainfall remains for parts of the NT's Simpson and Barkly districts, and South Australia's North East Pastoral district.

Police investigating the mistaken abduction of a Sydney grandfather say human remains have been found at a golf course on the north-west fringe of the city. Chris Baghsarian, who's 85, was taken from his North Ryde home by kidnappers 11 days ago. Police suspect his abductors mixed him up with someone from a Sydney crime family living nearby. Police and his family have been holding serious fears for his welfare given he requires daily medication. A Royal Commission looking at antisemitism and social cohesion has been hearing opening remarks at its first sitting in Sydney. The federal inquiry comes after the Bondi terror attack. One of the alleged gunmen was shot dead at the scene, while his son faces 15 counts of murder. The inquiry is being led by former High Court judge, Virginia Bell, and she's told the first hearing the commission must do its work without risking any prejudice to the criminal proceedings. The Victorian Government's accused Australia's health regulator of failing to take women's complaints seriously after an ABC investigation into surgeon Simon Gordon. Four Corners revealed the renowned Melbourne surgeon repeatedly removed tissue and organs from young women for "severe" endometriosis but that wasn't seen in their pathology results. The state government has reported the allegations to police. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas says the culture of doctors protecting each other must change.

New South Wales Police have found what's believed to be human remains in north-west Sydney as part of the search for missing 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian. He was kidnapped from his North Ryde home 11 days ago, and police believe his captors mixed him up with someone from a crime family living nearby.  The suspected human remains were discovered near a golf club in the suburb of Pitt Town. Australia's landmark Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion's now underway, and will examine the issues surrounding the Bondi terror attack which claimed the lives of 15 people. A former High Court Justice is heading up the federal inquiry and it'll look at the rise of antisemitism in Australia, the motivation of the alleged gunmen, and the role played by security agencies.   New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the official opening of the royal commission is a milestone day. The Victorian Government's referred allegations against gynaecologist Simon Gordon to police, as the fallout continues from a Four Corners investigation. The program revealed patients of Dr Gordon repeatedly underwent surgery for what they were told was "severe" endometriosis, but that wasn't seen in their pathology results. Premier Jacinta Allan says the victims deserve answers. The private hospital where he worked is also being probed.

The Victorian' Premier says the government's referred allegations against a Melbourne gynaecologist to police, following a Four Corners exposé . The program revealed patients of the renowned surgeon repeatedly underwent surgery for what they were told was "severe" endometriosis that was not seen in their pathology results. The Premier Jacinta Allan says the victims deserve justice, and the state demands answers, adding that removing a woman's organs without a clinical need is a crime. Australians in Mexico are being urged to be highly cautious during an outbreak of violence, after the country's military killed the notorious international drug lord, 'El Mencho'. Dozens of members of the Mexican National Guard are among the dead, killed in retaliatory violence. Tourists in Mexico have been left stranded in their accommodation. Authorities are calling for calm, and several Mexican states have cancelled school. A Royal Commission looking at antisemitism and social cohesion is starting in Sydney today. The inquiry was established following the Bondi terrorist attack, where 15 people were killed. The investigation will examine topics such as the rise of antisemitism in Australia, the motivation of the alleged gunmen, and the role played by security agencies.

Australia's taking steps to future proof itself from the extremely unlikely possibility the former Prince Andrew could ever become our head of state. Australia's become the first Commonwealth country to confirm it would change its laws, along with the UK, if it moves to axe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. Anthony Albanese says Australia likes to be first and he'll write to other countries like Canada and New Zealand who are in a similar position. His move comes after the King's brother was arrested over his ties to the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile the UK's former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson has also been arrested over suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to his relationship to Epstein. Construction of Australia's first high speed rail line could start in a few years as the Commonwealth pledges more than two hundred million dollars to fund the design and scope of a route between Sydney and Newcastle. Supporters hope it's the beginning of a much larger high-speed rail line along Australia's east coast. Another US aircraft carrier is getting closer to the Middle East, as fears grow that military action against Iran could be imminent. It's believed US President Donald Trump is weighing options for a strike, if the regime doesn't curb its nuclear ambitions. The standoff comes after the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on mass protests.

Australia's Prime Minister has become the first Commonwealth leader to back the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Anthony Albanese says Australians are disgusted by all of the revelations about the Epstein files. The former prince is eighth in line for the throne, raising the extremely remote possibility he could one day be King of Australia. Axing him from the line of succession requires the UK and other countries where King Charles is head of state to change their laws. It comes as UK's former ambassador to Washington is arrested over suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations he shared confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein. Construction of Australia's first high-speed rail line could start as early as 2028, as the federal government injects more money into the project. The government's going to announce today further planning work to lock in the design, scope and cost of the line between Sydney and Newcastle. And a wave of violence has erupted across Mexico as cartel operatives seek revenge for the capture and killing of the notorious international drug lord 'El Mencho'. Cartel members have been torching buildings and blocking roads and at least 25 members of the Mexican National Guard have been killed in the retaliatory attacks. Australians are being warned about visiting the country.

Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested over his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He's facing allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while he was a cabinet minister. Last year, Lord Mandelson was sacked from his job after emails in the Epstein files revealed the extent of his friendship with the paedophile. Lord Mandelson's arrest comes four days after the former Prince Andrew was arrested on similar allegations. That's prompted Anthony Albanese to let the UK know Australia will agree to any proposal to remove the former Prince, now just known as Andrew, from the line of succession. Given Australia has the King as the head of state, the government here needs to pass laws, along with the UK, to make such a thing happen. King Charles stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles last year over his ties to Epstein. Severe weather warnings are in force for large parts of the country today, including the threat of flash flooding from north Queensland down to Victoria, including Melbourne. A slow-moving weather system is drenching areas of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the NT. It's causing havoc for the movement of goods by knocking out key rail and road links.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's written to his British counterpart Keir Starmer saying Australia would support the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Andrew stopped working as a member of the royal family in 2019 and was stripped of his titles by King Charles last year over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But he remains eighth in line to the throne. Complex laws mean if the UK wants to scrap the former prince's right to the throne, it also needs countries where King Charles is the head of state, including Australia and Canada, to also pass new legislation. Meanwhile the former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson, has been arrested by police in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was previously fired from his role over the depth of his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Residents in various parts of Australia are being warned about heavy rain and flooding, from north Queensland down to Victoria. Residents in the Barkly and Central Australia are being hit particularly hard after hundreds of millimetres of rain. Dozens of roads have been closed, impacting transport and freight across the Northern Territory. Ukraine's European allies are reaffirming their support as the continent marks four years since the start of Russia's invasion. Russian ‌forces have killed tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and destroyed cities. US president Donald Trump's promise to end the war in a day hasn't materialised and while Ukraine says more peace talks could take place this week, so far they've failed to stop the bloodshed. A large search of bushland on the outskirts of Sydney's north west is expected to resume today as authorities try and find any sign of a Sydney grandfather they believe was mistakenly kidnapped. Detectives say the search is linked to a tip off about a stolen car, which may have been used to transport Chris Baghsarian who's 85 and needs daily medication.

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