Headlines: Parliament honours injured MP Helen Haines

Today's headlines include:  Emotional tributes have flowed in Canberra for Independent MP Dr Helen Haines, repeatedly described by her colleagues as the "very best of us". A multi-state storm band and an unusual weather system has delivered a days-long deluge to parts of Australia with more rain to come. Early voting is underway for the New Zealand election which is shaping up to be the closest contest in a generation. And today’s good news: Scientists are celebrating 80 years since one of the world’s most important fossil finds was made in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. Host: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: 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. Shot on Fu