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Ukraine President calls on everyone to demonstrate in their own countries to show support for peace. Ash Barty is tight-lipped about her next move, now her tennis career is done. Concerns for AFL champion, Dusty Martin, who's taken personal leave from the Tigers. Silverchair frontman - Daniel Johns - checks himself into rehab following a car accident.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis players past and present have sent their well-wishes to Ash Barty who has announced her retirement from the sport. One of the black box flight recorders from the plane that crashed in Southern China has been recovered. Russia's invasion of Ukraine appears to be slowing as the conflict enters its 28th day. In sport, Sonny Bill Williams has made short work of Barry Hall in their heavyweight bout in Sydney. And in entertainment, Miley Cyrus' private jet has been forced to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are pouring in from all around the world for Aussie world tennis number one, Ash Barty, who's chosen to go out on top. Former Federal MP, Craig Thomson, has been charged with fraud offences, relating to 25 thousand dollars in Covid claims. Dragons player George Burgess has NOT been named for this week's clash, after he was charged with sexual touching without consent. And Just Like That! the show that follows on from Sex and The City - has been renewed for a second season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese has "gone into hiding" since the bullying allegations levelled against senior federal colleagues, following the death of Senator Kimberly Kitching China investigating following worst airline tragedy in decades Australian government says it's working to secure gas supplies, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine State MP charged with historic sex abuse offencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN has made a fresh plea to end the war in Ukraine Australia's top docs to meet to discuss COVID iso rules  Pakistan trails Aust by 301 in Third Test  Former child star Amanda Bynes freed from conservatorship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine says it's impossible to know how many have been killed in Mariupol Rents across regional Australia have soared by 18 per cent over the past two years New locally manufactured cancer drug approved by regulator  Queen launches new washing up liquid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grieving husband of Senator Kimberley Kitching has taken a swipe at the Labor party following her death from a heart attack earlier this month. The PM says next Tuesday's budget will address "immediate" cost-of-living issues including the soaring cost of petrol. A two-year-old child with no known underlying health conditions is one of four COVID deaths reported in NSW. In sport, AFLW Grand Final date pushed back. And in entertainment news, Britney Spears announces she is working on new music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aust offers Ukrainian refugees temporary humanitarian visas NSW gov confirms independent inquiry into floods  Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane hardest hit by rental stress JLo & Ben Afleck take the next step See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major concerns for the federal Coalition after Labor wins the SA election Spin king Shane Warne to be farewelled by family and friends in a private funeral The Queen's baton last Australian leg before the Commonwealth games Kanye West banned from performing at the Grammy awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There could be as many as 1300 people still trapped under rubble - after a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol was bombed by a Russian airstrike Anthony Albanese remains defiant - refusing to investigate reports of cultural issues within his party Craig Mcrae wins his first match as Collingwood coach  Kylie Minogue tests positive to Covid-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is doubling down on a decision not to investigate reports of cultural issues within his party. An inquiry into Star Casino has heard how it mislead banks and The consumer watchdog is taking court action against Facebook's parent company over scam adsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arnie tells Russians they're being lied to  Tech to be major part of Stop It At The Start program Storm Coach celebrates 500th NRL game as coach with a win Kim K talks about divorce from KanyeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, coming in at 4 per cent for February. US President Joe Biden has branded Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal and pledged a billion dollars in new weapons to help Ukraine. Former Essendon player Andrew Lovett will spend the next eight months behind bars for domestic violence. In sport, a funeral for cricketing legend Rod Marsh has been held in Adelaide. And in entertainment, Britney Spears deletes her Instagram account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainian President again addresses U-S congress COVID-19 case numbers climb globally thanks to new variant CHOICE calls for crackdown on buy now pay later companies Seth Rogan's mum pressures movie execs to give her son's movie the green light See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President admits his country may never join NATO NAPLAN results show schooling largely unaffected by pandemic in 2021 Police believe fatal Sydney fire deliberately lit  AFL 2022 season gets underway at MCG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to continue Vic gov announces two year trial of sick pay for casual workers  Qantas signs up to lower emissions with new fuel  Australia leads Pakistan by 489 runs heading into day four of the second Test  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US warns Moscow it will feel full force of the West if it attacks NATO ground Anthony Albanese draws level with PM in latest Newspoll  Trips to Bali back as quarantine scrapped  Aussie women beat NZ in Cricket World Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 25 million dollars has been raised for the Red Cross flood appeal Russian troops close in on the centre of the Ukraine capital Fears of human trafficking as 2.5 million people flee Ukraine Season over for key Melbourne Storm playersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukraine war is into a third week - with G7 countries imposing more sanctions on Russia More men are asking their doctors to check their heart health since Shane Warne's death An upset in the NRL with the Rabbitohs going down to Brisbane A telethon for victims of the recent flooding to air Saturday night across 3 TV networksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne's body has arrived back in Australia  Ukraine and Russia fails to agree to ceasefire following more peace talks  NRL season kicks off with Panthers beating Manly 28-6 Elon Musk and Grimes welcome baby girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's top diplomat in Australia is calling for his Russian counterpart to be expelled from the country. A woman who allegedly doused her ex-partner and his new girlfriend in petrol at a Brisbane home has died at the property. And A fourth NSW resident has now contracted japanese encephalitis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man's body has been found in flood waters in Sydney's West  Russian shelling targets children's hospital Date confirmed for Shane Warne's final farewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is describing the northern New South Wales  floods as a one-in-500 year event  There are warnings to protect yourself from mosquitos as Japanese encephalitis spreads to other states And Drivers will not receive any respite from sky-high petrol prices at the hands of the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld bracing for more severe storms  US and UK ban Russian oil imports as Ukraine conflict continues  US Supreme Court won't review Bill Cosby's sexual assault case First Test between Australia and Pakistan ends in draw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flooding in Sydney has claimed two lives with the bodies of a woman and her adult son found in the city's west Russian troops have bombed cities in eastern and central Ukraine And Shane Warne's body is flown home to Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain again causing issues across Australia's east coast  Death toll from flooding in Qld rises to 13 UN calls for gender equality on International Women's Day  Queen holds first in-person meeting since recovering from COVID-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ADF is defending the time its taking to deliver essential supplies to flood-effected regions of Queensland and New South Wales The WA Premier is defending his taxpayer funded defamation battle with Clive Palmer ...  saying he couldn't afford to fund his own cross claim.  And It's likely Shane Warne's close family and friends will hold a private funeral for the spin king -- before fans are invited to pay their respects See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's east coast in for another drenching today  $10bn submarine base planned off the east coast  US claims Russia is deliberately targeting civilians  Kim Kardashian steps out in yellow Balenciaga tapeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne had seen a doctor about his heart prior to his death in Thailand Foreign officials have begun the repatriation process to bring the 52 year old's body home The Ukrainian president thanks Australia for its support Pakistan dominating Australia in the Rawalpindi testSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne has died from a suspected heart attack in Thailand More rain forecast for flood ravaged parts of Australia No atomic material has leaked after Russian troops take control of a Ukrainian Nuclear plant Britney Spears reportedly ties the knot with her long time beauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at europe's largest nuclear power plant Despite the severe weather threat easing along the east coast ...  the danger of flooding in Queensland and New South Wales still looms. And Liberal MP Alan Tudge will not return to the front bench See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean up begins in Sydney after widespread flooding Qld students urged to stay home as storms pummel SEQ Neighbours confirms it will wrap up production  First Test between Australia and Pakistan gets underway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools in Queensland's south-east will be closed tomorrow  as the region prepares for another round of severe weather. Sydney meantime is being spared the worst of the East Coast Low  And WA is open again after 700 days closed off to the world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More looting charges have been laid in Brisbane as the clean up continues  WA's hard border comes down  WHO sending medical supplies to Ukraine  Aussie side prepares for first Pakistan TestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney prepares for widespread flooding NSW death toll from floods hit 4 And Russia closes in on Ukraines Cities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballina Hospital evacuated as flood crisis across Northern Rivers worsens Rain bomb moving south with Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter on alert EU says it will never accept Russian takeover of Ukraine Another twist in Kim and Kanye's divorceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flooding on the New South Wales far north coast has turned deadly. Australia has committed 70-million dollars towards missiles and ammunition to help Ukraine And The RBA  keeps interest rates at the record low of point 1 of a percent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Qld the death toll from flooding across the South East has risen to eight The first round of peace talks between Ukraine and RUSSIA has wrapped up The Aussie Test side prepares ahead of the first Test against Pakistan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floodwaters are rising in northern NSW Death toll in Queensland from the flood crisis rises to eight And Australia is providing funds to help the Ukraine buy non military equipment and medical suppliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire town of Lismore on the NSW North Coast has been evacuated ahead of major flooding  Putin puts Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert   Newspoll shows Labor ahead 55-45 two party preferred  Nadal takes out Mexico OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President is confident his forces remain in control of the capital Kyiv, after fighting on the outskirts of the city. The death toll from floods in south-east Queensland rise after the body of a man was retrieved from waters in Gympie. Transport costs have skyrocketed across the country as fuel prices continue surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian forces are bearing down on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv - as thousands of residents flee South East Queensland on flood alert  Victoria unmasked - with Covid restrictions being eased NRL and AFL practice matchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyiv has been hit by a fresh round of cruise missiles in the second day of pre-dawn strikes by Russia. Hacking group anonymous has declared "cyber war" against Russia  And WA has reported 1029 new local cases today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G7 leaders accuse Putin of being on the wrong side of history  Russian President insists he had not choice but to invade Aussie cricket legend Rod Marsh recovering after heart attack Two lucky Aussies split $120m Powerball jackpotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full scale invasion of ukraine has begun, with missile strikes lighting up the pre-dawn sky in a number of cities PM Scott Morrison calls on the Kremlin to withdraw Russian troops.  And Clive Palmer is taken to hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roll out of the Moderna vaccine begins for Aussie children Fugitive Graham Potter has fronted court following his extradition from Queensland Construction giant ProBuild on the verge of collapse $120m up for grabs in tonight's Powerball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie businesses are being warned Russia could launch a cyber attack after imposing sanctions on the country. Australia has seen its strongest quarterly wage increase in more than seven years. And New Covid cases in WA have more than tripled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most wanted men will be extradited to Victoria today A $500k reward is on offer to solve disappearance of Theo Hayez  Australia's east coast is mopping up after being hit with storms  The Queen cancels virtual engagements amid mild COVID symptoms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's ambassador to the U-N has is warning Russia of dire consequences if it furthers its invasion of Ukraine Today marks 12 months since the first roll out of the Covid vaccine And The M-C-G will become the first Australian stadium to be entirely powered by green energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID isolation rules could be overhauled  Sydney Trains back up and running  The US claims chances of a diplomatic solution in Ukraine are fading  Britney Spears signs a book deal worth $15 millionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.