Headlines: Lehrmann requests judge-only trial for rape charges

Today's headlines include: Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has requested a trial without a jury, as he prepares to face rape charges in a Queensland court. NSW Police are searching for three men believed to have assaulted two off-duty police officers in Sydney’s Inner West. A new fast-moving fire has forced at least 30,000 evacuations northwest of LA. And today’s good news: Solar energy production in Europe has overtaken coal for the first time. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Emma Gillespie  Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.