Breaking: Adam Bandt has conceded the seat of Melbourne to Labor and is due shortly to step down as Leader of the Greens. Sky News Australia #auspol

Will Fowles did not respond to Sky News’s multiple queries today. 'Odd': Ex-Labor MP probed over rape claims attends domestic violence vigil skynews.com.au/australia-news… via Sky News Australia #springst

Keith Wolahan has conceded the seat of Menzies to Labor’s Gabriel Ng. Sky News Australia #auspol

Habemus papam!

Michelle and I send our congratulations to a fellow Chicagoan, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. This is a historic day for the United States, and we will pray for him as he begins the sacred work of leading the Catholic Church and setting an example for so many, regardless of faith.

Breaking: Premier Jacinta Allan has confirmed long spoken speculation that she will travel to China for her second overseas trade mission, in September. She has also announced a China Strategy with five key pillars including food, education, med tech. Sky News Australia #springst

A correction in Malvern PPVC has brought Kooyong about 125 votes closer for Hamer - 709 votes is the margin to Ryan who is still likely to win, expecting some Absent vote to drop imminently.

Brad Battin: “We’re a wonderful coalition in Victoria,” Danny O’Brien: “We have a very strong coalition here in Victoria,” Sky News Australia #springst

In some other news, I'm heading on parental leave until July and will switch off from this platform. Off to learn to become a Dad! Please contact Georgie Dickerson and Holly Stearnes with any #springst news tips in my absence!

Joining Warwick Long and southernoceanmedia (Richard Baker) on ABC Melbourne for Friday Flashback at 3.30pm! Tune in.

Sam Groth has engaged lawyers to commence legal proceedings against the Herald Sun. A letter of demand has been sent by the Liberal Deputy to the publisher of the newspaper. He is demanding an apology. #springst