Here’s Paul Lobb with a news update.
- Outspoken conservative senator Corey Bernadi has confirmed he’s quitting the Liberals to start his own political party, angering senior coalition ministers on the first day of parliament for the year.
- Sydney has been hit with severe thunderstorms, causing flash flooding across parts of the city.
- Donald Trump says America’s allies will have to contribute financially if they want US military protection.
- And the Indigenous All Stars rugby league team has trained in Newcastle.
NBN News tonight at six.
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