Headlines: Melb schools locked down after student stabbing

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <ul> <li>Barnaby Joyce has officially resigned from The National Party, saying he does so &ldquo;with a heavy heart&rdquo;.&nbsp;</li> <li>Two Melbourne schools were placed in lockdown today after a primary school student stabbed an eight-year-old and a staff member.&nbsp;</li> <li>Hong Kong authorities have arrested three men over major apartment fires that killed 44 people.&nbsp;</li> <li>And today&rsquo;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.</li> </ul> <p>Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons<br />Producer: Rosa Bowden</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>