1PM NEWS UPDATE
Thousands of farmers are rallying across the country this morning over the state of the dairy industry. It comes despite the announcement of a $578-million support package by the federal government – only hours ago. Included is $555-million in low-interest loans for struggling farmers.
A 30-year-old man’s been arrested, after a police memorial in Sydney was vandalised for a second time in a week.
Bill Cosby will stand trial on sexual assault charges – following a ruling by a US judge. he 78-year-old is accused of drugging and assaulting a woman in 2004.
And a war of words has re-ignited between Johnny Depp and Barnaby Joyce. Depp took to a US chat show, likening the Deputy PM to a tomato… but Mr Joyce has laughed off the insult saying he’s happy he’s still “haunting” the actor.