7NEWS Update: Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Federal Cabinet minister at the centre of a historical rape allegation is set to break his silence today, after New South Wales Police announced the case is closed; severe storms hit South East Queensland, dumping more than 70 millimetres of rain in Brisbane's CBD, while Tropical Cyclone Niran has been upgraded to a Category two system as it continues to bring gale-force winds and heavy rainfall to the far north; and he human torso found on a New South Wales South Coast beach does not belong to Melissa Caddick. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.