Australia news live: Asio warns politicians that internet-connected cars could be bugged; flood warnings after wild weather

Spy agency says politicians and public servants ‘should be conscious of the things that they are discussing’ in internet-connected cars. Follow today’s news live

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There are flood warnings around after some wild weather and downpours in several states.

This morning the NSW SES issued a warning for parts of the Upper Hunter, forecasting heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding.
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