Australia news live: Parklea prison inmate dies; body found on Melbourne CBD street

The Guardian

11 hours ago

Update:
Date: 2025-06-28T22:31:29.000Z
Title: Body found on Melbourne CBD street
Content: Police in Melbourne are investigating the death of an unidentified person whose body was found on a CBD street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Patrolling police came across the body on Collins Street shortly after 4.15am and the area was cordoned off while officers 'processed the scene,' Victoria police said in a statement on Saturday afternoon.
At this stage the circumstances surrounding the death of the person, who remains unidentified, are unclear.
Police asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Update:
Date: 2025-06-28T22:31:11.000Z
Title: Parklea prison inmate dies
Content: An inmate at Sydney's Parklea prison has died in hospital after paramedics were called to provide urgent medical assistance.
NSW emergency services were called to provide assistance to the 41-year-old male inmate shortly before noon on Friday.
The man was treated by paramedics at the jail before being taken to Blacktown hospital. He was then transferred to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.
A police statement said the man died in hospital on Friday night.
In a statement, the force said 'initial inquiries have led police to believe the man's death is not suspicious'.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Update:
Date: 2025-06-28T22:31:02.000Z
Title: Good morning
Content:
Welcome to the Australia news live blog this Sunday, 29 June.
I'll be with you for most of the day, including a flurry of political interviews expected this morning.