That’s a wrap – thank you for reading the Need to Know blog today. These were some of the main stories:

• Chalmers promises ‘first class’ RBA board picks: Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he would like to announce the two new Reserve Bank boards before Christmas, but that is subject to consultation.

• Suspect charged with murder in health CEO killing: A chance sighting at a Pennsylvania restaurant led to a dramatic break in a challenging but fast-moving investigation.

• Albanese finally visits gutted synagogue: The prime minister has visited Melbourne’s burnt-out Adass Israel synagogue, pledging to help worshippers rebuild after last Friday’s terror attack.

• Nomad restaurant owner avoids conviction for swastika sign: A high-profile restaurateur has walked away without a conviction after holding an anti-Israeli sign during a heated rally on the anniversary eve of Hamas’ deadly attacks.

• Paul Fletcher announces shock resignation, exposes seat to teals: the senior Liberal frontbencher shocked colleagues by announcing he will retire from politics at the next election, raising the possibility his once safe seat of Bradfield could fall to the teal independent movement.

• ‘We need to have a unifying flag’ – Coalition unites around Dutton: Shadow home affairs minister James Paterson says it is important to have one national flag after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said he would only address the nation in front of the Australian flag.

• Dutton blocked bipartisan antisemitism press conference: Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns says the opposition leader wouldn’t let him do a joint bipartisan press conference with shadow home affairs minister Senator James Paterson after the rise in antisemitic attacks.

• Murdoch loses bid to change family trust: Nevada commissioner Edmund Gorman jnr ruled resoundingly against Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust to consolidate his eldest son Lachlan’s control of his media empire, according to a court document obtained by The New York Times.