Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter. The Australian government has joined growing international condemnation of a Chinese missile test in the Pacific that did not comply with international law and was conducted with “insufficient notice” to nearby countries. A Chinese government spokesperson claimed the test was “safe” and part of “routine” military training, telling critics to “not over-interpret it”. The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation, with the intercontinental ballistic missile fired on Monday capable of causing “considerable damage” if weaponised. NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Mother of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon granted bail WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation Buckingham Palace says Harry can no longer stay at royal residence on UK visit Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO’s Party Rock Anthem, dies aged 37 Labor’s draft policy platform wate