Australia news live: Labor working on release of Oscar Jenkins in Russia; record low snowfall in NSW as winter ends

Snowy Hydro data shows 2026 officially the worst end to a season since records began in 1954. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government is working with Russian officials in a bid to secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, Matt Thistlethwaite says. Speaking to ABC news breakfast, the assistant minister for foreign affairs declined to answer whether a prisoner swap was on the table.Obviously, we try and negotiate as best