Australia news live: tens of thousands to march across Harbour Bridge for Palestine; woman washed away by flood waters in Hunter

<p>NSW SES have responded to more than 1,400 incidents in the state amid severe rainfall, thunderstorms and snow. Follow today’s news live</p><p><strong>Sydney MP Ed Husic to march with pro-Palestine protesters</strong></p><p>Western Sydney Labor MP <strong>Ed Husic</strong> believes it was the images of starving children in Gaza that has started a shift for many people to come out publicly in support of Palestinian people.</p><p>I want us today at this march to demonstrate to project our commitment to humanity and to the value of human life. It is very important. In doing so, we also need to recognise and work towards keeping our communities together.</p><p>I feel really strongly that Jewish Australians or Muslim Australians cannot be held to account for the decisions of players or governments in other parts of the world. We have to recognise that. People should be able to practice their faith, go about their lives, their daily lives, without feeling fear. That’s really important.</p><p>I think it’s right for our country to be able to join with friends, recognise Palestine now and for all the pre-conditions that we have set, have the best ability to do so by working early with big players on the international scene.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/03/australia-news-pro-palestine-march-sydney-harbour-bridge-melbourne-nsw-wild-weather-sunday-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>