Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer

Almost 55% of homes at auction were sold, weekend figures show. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRichard Scolyer, the 2024 Australian of the year, will be honoured with a state memorial service on Monday, after his death from brain cancer on 7 June. He was 59.AAP reports dignitaries including the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, NSW premier, Chris Minns, and governor general, Sam Mostyn, will attend the service at the Sydney Opera House.Every day, this remarkable man – the cancer specialist who became his own subject – took us into his confidence and he lifted us all in the process. Continue reading...