Sunrise

Police have reportedly taken down a protester disrupting a train line in New South Wales. 7NEWS understands a climate activist tied himself to the top of a rail bridge in Newcastle and started live streaming just over an hour ago.

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New South Wales is back in the game after Game 2 of the State of Origin. More than 90,000 fans filled the MCG to cheer on Queensland and the Blues. 

For more, Mark Beretta reports.

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Aussies are being urged to be on alert for RSV symptoms as cases surge to more than 100,000 across the country. These numbers are dramatically higher than this time last year with New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria leading the charge. People with asthma as well as the elderly are encouraged to be extra cautious as the virus can be particularly dangerous for both groups. 

For more, Dr Chris Pearce reports.

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We're just days away from the new financial year and with it comes a host of changes that could help boost your savings. One change front of mind for many is an increase in the superannuation guarantee rate. From next Monday, the minimum amount employers must contribute to their employees' super each year will rise from 11 per cent to 11.5 per cent. The change will help boost your retirement savings by hundreds of dollars and with a few simple tricks, you can boost those savings even further.

For more, Sally Tindall from Rate City joins. 



 

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Julian Assange is just hours away from being a free man. The WikiLeaks founder landed moments ago in the Northern Marinara Islands, an American territory in the Pacific.

For more, Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles joins.

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A jury has delivered a complex split verdict in the Victorian High Country missing campers murder trial with former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn only found guilty of murdering Carol Clay. 

For more, Criminologist, Xanthe Mallet, and partner from major law firm Thomson Geer, Justin Quill join.

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The families of Russell Hill and Carol Clay say they are both relieved and devastated after a jury found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Mrs Clay but not guilty of murdering Mr Hill. The verdict comes more than 4 years after the camping trip in Victoria's High Country.

For more, Criminal Psychologist, Tim Watson-Munro joins.

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WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange has touched down on the Northern Mariana Islands to appear before a U.S. court where he will plead guilty to one charge in return for his freedom. The 52-year-old is expected to then return to Australia ending his 14-year legal fight.

For more, Sunrise Foreign Editor, Dr Keith Suter joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume to discuss Julian Assange's step closer to becoming a free man and a Labor senator siding with the Greens over Palestine statehood. 

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South Australian families feel the pinch set to be slugged another $84 a year for water.

For more, Hayden Nelson reports.

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