Key Takeaways:
- A light plane crash near the Gold Coast has left two people critically injured and sparked a bushfire.
- A Jewish influencer has been barred from entering Australia after his visa was cancelled due to his anti-Islamic posts on social media.
- Adelaide has experienced its hottest night on record, with temperatures reaching 34.1C before 7am.
- A decision to kill a pack of dingoes linked to the death of a Canadian tourist on K’gari has sparked controversy and concerns about the island’s dingo population.
- Australia’s first offshore wind auction is set to take place in Victoria this year, with the goal of generating 2 gigawatts of capacity.
- A total fire ban has been implemented across Victoria due to extreme heat and fire danger conditions.
Introduction to the Day’s Events
The day has begun with a series of significant events, including a light plane crash near the Gold Coast and a controversy surrounding a Jewish influencer who has been barred from entering Australia. The influencer, Sammy Yahood, had his visa cancelled due to his anti-Islamic posts on social media, which were deemed to be spreading hatred. Meanwhile, Adelaide has experienced its hottest night on record, with temperatures reaching 34.1C before 7am. The city is bracing for a heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar to 45C today.
The Light Plane Crash
A light plane crash near the Gold Coast has left two people critically injured and sparked a bushfire. The incident occurred just before 6am at the Jacobs Well airfield, also known as Heck Field, north of the Gold Coast. The wreckage caught alight on impact, sparking a fire in bushland about 500 meters from the airstrip. Firefighters and paramedics are on the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
The Dingo Controversy
A decision to kill a pack of dingoes linked to the death of a Canadian tourist on K’gari has sparked controversy and concerns about the island’s dingo population. The Queensland government has already killed six of the pack, despite opposition from the island’s traditional owners and dingo experts. The experts warn that the decision could push the island’s dingo population towards extinction and do little to protect humans.
The Heatwave
A total fire ban has been implemented across Victoria due to extreme heat and fire danger conditions. The state is bracing for a heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar to 49C in some areas. The heatwave has already broken records, with Adelaide experiencing its hottest night on record. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of potentially record-breaking temperatures, and officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool and safe.
Offshore Wind Auction
Australia’s first offshore wind auction is set to take place in Victoria this year, with the goal of generating 2 gigawatts of capacity. The Victorian Government has announced that it will invite tenders for the auction in August, with the aim of supporting investment in new generation and storage after 2030. The state government’s announcement follows a recent decision by Australia’s energy ministers to include offshore wind as part of the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism.
Other News
Other news includes the response of the South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, to the drama surrounding Adelaide writers’ week and Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah. Malinauskas has stated that he does not regret his position on the matter and believes that events such as writers’ week should be about bringing people together rather than driving antagonism. Additionally, a former NSW Liberal party president, Jason Falinski, has spoken out about the Coalition with the Nationals, stating that it no longer works for the Liberals. Falinski believes that the Liberal party should focus on addressing the concerns of voters rather than appealing to the Nationals.
