Swans Fans Support Women's Team; Victoria Rejects Court Reform Idea

Sydney Swans supporters turned up to show their support for the club's women's team. Their presence was seen as a sign of growing interest in women's sport.

In Victoria, premier Ben Carroll has rejected a proposal from the Liberal party about reforming criminal courts. Carroll described the plan as a "thought bubble," a term used to suggest an idea has not been properly thought through or developed into a serious policy.

Meanwhile, Carroll has been focused on health policy. Alongside health minister Ingrid Stitt, he held a press conference this morning to build on an announcement made the previous day. The Labor government confirmed it would expand access to free dental care as part of its wider health commitments.

This expansion is connected to an election promise made by the Labor party. Details about new locations and timing were expected to be discussed further at the press conference, though the government's core commitment remains opening more places where people can access free dental treatment.

The two stories highlight different aspects of public life in Australia: community engagement in sport, and ongoing political debate over health policy and criminal justice reform in Victoria.