Australia news live: Melbourne Metro Tunnel to begin taking passengers early; Albanese labels Coalition a ‘rabble and clown show’

Prime minister and Victorian premier announced services would begin from 30 November, more than a week early. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTotal fire ban in parts of New South WalesWhile a storm system continues to affect parts of New South Wales’ east, the state’s west faces extreme fire danger.I expect it will be pretty much what the Nationals have wanted all along because it’s been really clear that they have set the agenda in terms of the energy and climate policy of the Liberal Party.I’m genuinely concerned and genuinely disappointed that this has happened because we do need to take action on climate change.I think my a lot of my community will be going ‘Why on earth has the Coalition done this if they are seeking to ever take back seats’ like mine? Continue reading…