Australia news live: police arrest then release two people in Porepunkah, Littleproud says Katter threat not ‘becoming’

<p>The Bureau of Meteorology warns of snow below 1,000m as Dezi Freeman remains at large. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Expelled ambassador says allegations against Iran ‘baseless’ during Sydney airport exit</strong></p><p>Iran’s former ambassador to Australia – now persona non grata – denied allegations his government was behind two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, describing the accusations as “baseless” as he left the country.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/29/australia-news-live-porepunkah-shooting-dezi-freeman-manhunt-police-latest-updates-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>