Geelong. What was this plant before it was ripped up. How can I save it?

It looks a bit like a Dianella photos I’ve seen but less dense, more elegant and symmetrical, thinner spears/leaves, darker green and with the middle spine more erect.

It was growing in this spot.

I’ve been here over a year and in the last few days this plant has popped up, its the first time I’ve seen this plant in this garden.

Not sure if recent heavy rains are a factor in it’s emergence.

I would like to save it if I possibly can.

Also curious about the ID of this 2nd bushy plant.

Any clues to ID or advice on how to save much appreciated.