Headlines: Melb schools locked down after student stabbing

Today's headlines include: Barnaby Joyce has officially resigned from The National Party, saying he does so “with a heavy heart”.  Two Melbourne schools were placed in lockdown today after a primary school student stabbed an eight-year-old and a staff member.  Hong Kong authorities have arrested three men over major apartment fires that killed 44 people.  And today’s good news: The NSW Government has awarded $80,000 to punk band SPEED for their album Only One Mode, as part of the inaugural NSW Music Award. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden 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.