– A makeshift shrine to the victims of the Sydney siege is growing in Martin Place. Thousands of flowers have been laid, as people come to terms with the deaths of two hostages as well as the gunman in a dramatic end to the siege early this morning.
– Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove was among those paying his respects to the victims.
– In other news, a sinkhole in Melbourne has swallowed cars and flooded homes.
– And Steve Smith is preparing to lead the Australian cricket team in the second test.
