Australia news live: Albanese government urged to protect Australians on aid ships bound for Gaza; search for Dezi Freeman scaled back

Eight Australians, including Muslim activist Abubakir Rafiq, are part of the Sumud flotilla coalition which is hoping to reach Gaza this week. Follow today’s news live • Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

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Police recover man’s body from boat in Sydney harbour

NSW police discovered the body of a man on board a boat in Sydney harbour on Sunday evening.