June 30, 2025 • 9 mins
Residents along the east coast are this morning bracing for a powerful 'bomb cyclone' with millions told to 'prepare now' for destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
There are fresh fears this morning of a falling out between Australia and the US over defence spending.
Melbourne's delapidated bike lanes are set to get a makeover.
7NEWS Headlines with Edwina Bartholomew for July 01, 2025.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Well, good morning, get ready for it.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Residents along the east coast of this morning bracing for
a powerful bomb cyclone, with millions told to prepare now.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
For destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Some parts could see up to one hundred and twenty
millimeters of rain along the coast of New South Wales
from Coff's Harbor through to Sydney and as far south
as Beager.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
We're preparing for the worst and we are hoping for
the best. We are always encouraging people to take heat
of the warnings that are issued by the New South
Wales State Emergency Service. Download hasards near me and have
a look at what warnings are relevant to your area.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Rain has already started this morning and travelers are being
born of potential flight disruptions, with airlines urging passengers to
check their carrier for those disruptions. Was it murder by
mushroom or a tragic accident? The jury and Aaron Patterson's
trial has started deliberating on whether or not she's guilty.
The seven men and five women will have to reach
(00:57):
a unanimous verdict on three counts of murder and one
of attempted murder.
Speaker 4 (01:03):
As the sun sets on the mushroom murder trial. The
countdown to the verdict is now on the fate of
accused triple murderer Aaron Patterson, resting on the shoulders of
twelve local people, who this afternoon were reminded use your heads,
not your hearts. After nine weeks in the court room,
two members of the fourteen person jury were today balloted off.
(01:27):
The final makeup now five women and seven men. The
two men excluded from the final vote told I don't
know whether you'll feel relieved or frustrated, but be assured
you've made an important contribution to the administration of justice.
The jury have been told to only discuss the case
when they're together in the jury room, where they've been
(01:47):
provided with transcripts and exhibits from the case. Each day,
they'll deliberate from around ten thirty in the morning to
four in the afternoon before they're sequested in a hotel.
Each night. When the group reached a unanimous verdict, they've
been told to press a buzzer. They'll then go back
into the courtroom where they've spent the last nine weeks
(02:08):
the jury for women to answer the question have you
agreed on your verdict? In his final instructions to the jury,
Just as Christopher Biale reminded them, Miss Patterson does not
have to prove anything, and that it's up to the
prosecution to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. That's despite
the prosecution conceding there's no evidence of a motive and
(02:30):
the defense arguing there's evidence Miss Patterson had good reason
not to murder her lunch guests or evidence of motive
not to kill. The jury must reach unanimous decisions on
all of the chargers, but they don't need to use
the same reasons to come to their decisions. The group
told the most important thing is they all agree. Tonight
(02:53):
the jury will spend their first night in their accommodation,
supervised by three jury keepers and cut off from any reports.
They've been warned not to gather in small groups to
discuss the case. Their highly anticipated verdict expected to make
news around the world, as Stelle Greepink seven news.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Family and friends of Queensland teenager Phoebe Bishop have gathered
to remember the seventeen year old at a funeral service
in Bunderberg before a private cremation.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Is held at elliot Head's.
Speaker 2 (03:24):
Phoebe was remembered as a beautiful soul who will be
forever seventeen. Phoebe's flatmates are facing charges for her murder.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It comes as the owners of the property where Phoebe lived.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Have revamped the three bedroom home after it was declared
a crime scene at the time of Phoebe's disappearance. South
Australian police continue to search for the missing remains of
murder victim Julian's Story, allegedly beheaded by his ex reality
star girlfriend. Seven News has learned that Julian's story was
stealing food from the local servo and the days leading
(03:56):
up to his death, both he and his accused killer.
To make it Essa would regularly visit this service station
Jillian because I've served that lady many many times. She
used to be a regular customer, once or twice a week,
used to come to us. The owner believes Jillian was
troubled and is devastated he wasn't offered help before he
(04:17):
lost his life. There are fresh fears this morning of
a falling out between Australia and the US over defense spending.
Live to Isabel Mullen and our camera bureau wanting to you,
is he a seven billion dollar missile deal?
Speaker 1 (04:29):
Is now under the microscope. Yeah it is Eddie. Good morning.
Speaker 3 (04:33):
Look.
Speaker 5 (04:33):
Penny Wong will have her work cut out for her
when she travels to Washington later today with revelations this
multi billion dollar missile deal still needs final approval from
the White House. Now. The fear is, with Donald Trump
being notoriously unpredictable, he might favor countries who've agreed to
his increased defense spending demands over Australia. We know that
(04:55):
Anthony Alberizi is holding out on lifting defense spending to
three point five five percent of GDP as requested by
the US President. Donald Trump has been in the White
House for more than six months now and still no
meeting with our Prime minister. So Penny Wong, the Foreign Minister.
She is there to meet with her quad counterparts the
United States, but also India and Japan. They'll be discussing
(05:18):
China and increased security in the Indo Pacific. Her second
job will be trying to get this meeting between Anthony
Albanezi and Donald Trump over the line.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
Big task ahead.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Thank you as here for mcgold Coast Titans player Kevin
Proctor says he has no regrets after taking part in
a run at straight competition in Dubai that left him unconscious.
The controversial tackle sport has gone viral on social media,
the clips of big hits and thunderous collisions spreading like wildfire.
The dangerous hit comes a month after a New Zealand
(05:52):
teenager suffered a severe head injury and died while playing
a Run a Straight style game with friends. Melbourne's dilapidated
bike lanes are set to get a makeover. The cycle
Lane Rollout will now be tapping into COVID recovery funds
meant to draw people back to the CBD after lockdowns.
It comes as the Melbourne Lord Mayor bound to cycling
(06:14):
lobby pressure, dedicating an extra four point five million dollars
over three years towards building new lanes. Police have declared
a critical incident overclaims the arrest of a former political
candidate has left her at risk of losing.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Half her eyesight.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
The Greens Hannah Thomas, is blaming new laws for leaving
her injured after demonstrations near a mosque and.
Speaker 3 (06:36):
My interactions in New South Wales police have left me
potentially without vision in my right eye permanently.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
I'm not aware of any misconduct Wheny Police officers.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Hannah Thomas and four others are facing charges over the action,
due to face court later this month. Federal Energy Minister
Chris Bowen has launched a comprehensive review into Australia's gas
market regulations to prioritize domestic gas supply. Mister Bowen says
any new gas projects cannot only focus on export needs
and the gas needs to be supplied to locals at
(07:08):
a reasonable price. The review will also look at simplifying
the complex rules that govern the gas industry.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
To help prevent shortfalls.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
A lost dolphin has had a wild ride in the
back of a van in one of the more unusual
rescue missions see World's Being Called to. It was spotted
high and dry near Brunswick Heads and needed help to
get back home.
Speaker 3 (07:32):
Lost standalone in shallow water, but fairly deep trouble.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
The unwant did come high and dry on a bank,
so it did strand.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
So along came a team of marine experts to hatch
a plan. I don't know if we could almost human
chain it and catch a dolphin here in a shallow
estery near Brunswick Heads. They formed a net of humans
closing in they made their move. Who hold? That was
stage one of this tricky mission. The dolphin given a
full check no.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Free from the word fish in his stomach, so he's
been eating.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
Now for stage two, the hardest stage. One hundred and
forty kilos of dolphin carried out on a stretcher court
for a scenic pride in the back of a van,
then carried again for half a kilometer through National Park
to the river entrance and then on his way one
(08:23):
to back to more familiar territory.
Speaker 4 (08:30):
So I think, gets such a strong, healthy animal back
out in the ocean, and to see it swim off
so strongly phenomenal feeling.
Speaker 3 (08:37):
So after a wild ride, the dolphin his backward belongs,
and the Sea World crew back on standby. With winter
the busiest time of year.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
For rescues, the whales are here and the winter brings
in a lot of marine life.
Speaker 3 (08:49):
Who sometimes needs some human help. Amanda Abate seven news.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
Isn't that lovely?
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Well, let's check the weather now Brisbane sunnay and twenty
Sidney rain and win and sixteen wild weather on the way,
Canber shower two and twelve Melbourne possible showers and fourteen
Hobart most is sunnay in twelve, Adelaide mostly sunny in fifteen,
a couple of showers around in Perth in twenty two degrees,
and Darwin sunny and thirty
Well, good morning, get ready for it.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Residents along the east coast of this morning bracing for
a powerful bomb cyclone, with millions told to prepare now.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
For destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Some parts could see up to one hundred and twenty
millimeters of rain along the coast of New South Wales
from Coff's Harbor through to Sydney and as far south
as Beager.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
We're preparing for the worst and we are hoping for
the best. We are always encouraging people to take heat
of the warnings that are issued by the New South
Wales State Emergency Service. Download hasards near me and have
a look at what warnings are relevant to your area.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
Rain has already started this morning and travelers are being
born of potential flight disruptions, with airlines urging passengers to
check their carrier for those disruptions. Was it murder by
mushroom or a tragic accident? The jury and Aaron Patterson's
trial has started deliberating on whether or not she's guilty.
The seven men and five women will have to reach
(00:57):
a unanimous verdict on three counts of murder and one
of attempted murder.
Speaker 4 (01:03):
As the sun sets on the mushroom murder trial. The
countdown to the verdict is now on the fate of
accused triple murderer Aaron Patterson, resting on the shoulders of
twelve local people, who this afternoon were reminded use your heads,
not your hearts. After nine weeks in the court room,
two members of the fourteen person jury were today balloted off.
(01:27):
The final makeup now five women and seven men. The
two men excluded from the final vote told I don't
know whether you'll feel relieved or frustrated, but be assured
you've made an important contribution to the administration of justice.
The jury have been told to only discuss the case
when they're together in the jury room, where they've been
(01:47):
provided with transcripts and exhibits from the case. Each day,
they'll deliberate from around ten thirty in the morning to
four in the afternoon before they're sequested in a hotel.
Each night. When the group reached a unanimous verdict, they've
been told to press a buzzer. They'll then go back
into the courtroom where they've spent the last nine weeks
(02:08):
the jury for women to answer the question have you
agreed on your verdict? In his final instructions to the jury,
Just as Christopher Biale reminded them, Miss Patterson does not
have to prove anything, and that it's up to the
prosecution to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. That's despite
the prosecution conceding there's no evidence of a motive and
(02:30):
the defense arguing there's evidence Miss Patterson had good reason
not to murder her lunch guests or evidence of motive
not to kill. The jury must reach unanimous decisions on
all of the chargers, but they don't need to use
the same reasons to come to their decisions. The group
told the most important thing is they all agree. Tonight
(02:53):
the jury will spend their first night in their accommodation,
supervised by three jury keepers and cut off from any reports.
They've been warned not to gather in small groups to
discuss the case. Their highly anticipated verdict expected to make
news around the world, as Stelle Greepink seven news.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Family and friends of Queensland teenager Phoebe Bishop have gathered
to remember the seventeen year old at a funeral service
in Bunderberg before a private cremation.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Is held at elliot Head's.
Speaker 2 (03:24):
Phoebe was remembered as a beautiful soul who will be
forever seventeen. Phoebe's flatmates are facing charges for her murder.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It comes as the owners of the property where Phoebe lived.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Have revamped the three bedroom home after it was declared
a crime scene at the time of Phoebe's disappearance. South
Australian police continue to search for the missing remains of
murder victim Julian's Story, allegedly beheaded by his ex reality
star girlfriend. Seven News has learned that Julian's story was
stealing food from the local servo and the days leading
(03:56):
up to his death, both he and his accused killer.
To make it Essa would regularly visit this service station
Jillian because I've served that lady many many times. She
used to be a regular customer, once or twice a week,
used to come to us. The owner believes Jillian was
troubled and is devastated he wasn't offered help before he
(04:17):
lost his life. There are fresh fears this morning of
a falling out between Australia and the US over defense spending.
Live to Isabel Mullen and our camera bureau wanting to you,
is he a seven billion dollar missile deal?
Speaker 1 (04:29):
Is now under the microscope. Yeah it is Eddie. Good morning.
Speaker 3 (04:33):
Look.
Speaker 5 (04:33):
Penny Wong will have her work cut out for her
when she travels to Washington later today with revelations this
multi billion dollar missile deal still needs final approval from
the White House. Now. The fear is, with Donald Trump
being notoriously unpredictable, he might favor countries who've agreed to
his increased defense spending demands over Australia. We know that
(04:55):
Anthony Alberizi is holding out on lifting defense spending to
three point five five percent of GDP as requested by
the US President. Donald Trump has been in the White
House for more than six months now and still no
meeting with our Prime minister. So Penny Wong, the Foreign Minister.
She is there to meet with her quad counterparts the
United States, but also India and Japan. They'll be discussing
(05:18):
China and increased security in the Indo Pacific. Her second
job will be trying to get this meeting between Anthony
Albanezi and Donald Trump over the line.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
Big task ahead.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Thank you as here for mcgold Coast Titans player Kevin
Proctor says he has no regrets after taking part in
a run at straight competition in Dubai that left him unconscious.
The controversial tackle sport has gone viral on social media,
the clips of big hits and thunderous collisions spreading like wildfire.
The dangerous hit comes a month after a New Zealand
(05:52):
teenager suffered a severe head injury and died while playing
a Run a Straight style game with friends. Melbourne's dilapidated
bike lanes are set to get a makeover. The cycle
Lane Rollout will now be tapping into COVID recovery funds
meant to draw people back to the CBD after lockdowns.
It comes as the Melbourne Lord Mayor bound to cycling
(06:14):
lobby pressure, dedicating an extra four point five million dollars
over three years towards building new lanes. Police have declared
a critical incident overclaims the arrest of a former political
candidate has left her at risk of losing.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Half her eyesight.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
The Greens Hannah Thomas, is blaming new laws for leaving
her injured after demonstrations near a mosque and.
Speaker 3 (06:36):
My interactions in New South Wales police have left me
potentially without vision in my right eye permanently.
Speaker 4 (06:42):
I'm not aware of any misconduct Wheny Police officers.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Hannah Thomas and four others are facing charges over the action,
due to face court later this month. Federal Energy Minister
Chris Bowen has launched a comprehensive review into Australia's gas
market regulations to prioritize domestic gas supply. Mister Bowen says
any new gas projects cannot only focus on export needs
and the gas needs to be supplied to locals at
(07:08):
a reasonable price. The review will also look at simplifying
the complex rules that govern the gas industry.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
To help prevent shortfalls.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
A lost dolphin has had a wild ride in the
back of a van in one of the more unusual
rescue missions see World's Being Called to. It was spotted
high and dry near Brunswick Heads and needed help to
get back home.
Speaker 3 (07:32):
Lost standalone in shallow water, but fairly deep trouble.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
The unwant did come high and dry on a bank,
so it did strand.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
So along came a team of marine experts to hatch
a plan. I don't know if we could almost human
chain it and catch a dolphin here in a shallow
estery near Brunswick Heads. They formed a net of humans
closing in they made their move. Who hold? That was
stage one of this tricky mission. The dolphin given a
full check no.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Free from the word fish in his stomach, so he's
been eating.
Speaker 3 (08:02):
Now for stage two, the hardest stage. One hundred and
forty kilos of dolphin carried out on a stretcher court
for a scenic pride in the back of a van,
then carried again for half a kilometer through National Park
to the river entrance and then on his way one
(08:23):
to back to more familiar territory.
Speaker 4 (08:30):
So I think, gets such a strong, healthy animal back
out in the ocean, and to see it swim off
so strongly phenomenal feeling.
Speaker 3 (08:37):
So after a wild ride, the dolphin his backward belongs,
and the Sea World crew back on standby. With winter
the busiest time of year.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
For rescues, the whales are here and the winter brings
in a lot of marine life.
Speaker 3 (08:49):
Who sometimes needs some human help. Amanda Abate seven news.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
Isn't that lovely?
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Well, let's check the weather now Brisbane sunnay and twenty
Sidney rain and win and sixteen wild weather on the way,
Canber shower two and twelve Melbourne possible showers and fourteen
Hobart most is sunnay in twelve, Adelaide mostly sunny in fifteen,
a couple of showers around in Perth in twenty two degrees,
and Darwin sunny and thirty
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