Hello, it's Friday, March 25. Here's what you need to get caught up on today's news.
One thing to know: missing four-year-old Shayla Phillips has been found
It's the news everyone has been wanting to hear! Four-year-old Shayla Phillips was found safe and well this afternoon, more than two days after she was reported missing.
What happened?: The little girl disappeared on Wednesday afternoon from the backyard of her family home in Stormlea, a rural community on the Tasman Peninsula.
An ABC reporter at the scene said just before 4pm today word started filtering through the community that she had been found, and the police confirmed the news shortly after.
We heard a lot about Zelenskyy's latest video address marking one month since Russia invaded Ukraine
In his latest video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked one month since Russia invaded his country:
"If Russia knew [what] was waiting for it here, I am sure it would have been afraid to come here," Zelenskyy said.
He also thanked Ukrainians for the war effort:
"Glory to our heroes, glory to our people, glory to us all, glory to Ukraine!"
In a late-night address to the European Council summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy had a message for EU leaders: the help is appreciated, but it came too late.
"You have imposed sanctions. We are grateful. These are strong steps... But it was a little late. Because if it had been preventive, Russia would not start a war. At least, no-one knows for sure. There was a chance."
News you might have missed
- Ukraine says more than 400,000 civilians have been forcibly taken to Russia. The Kremlin gave near-identical numbers but says they wanted to go
- Australia has sanctioned Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his family as well as Russian 'disinformation operatives'
- Federal MP and former elite soldier Andrew Hastie has told a Sydney court he "pities" war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith, whose defamation trial he described as "terrible" for the SAS and the country.
- Queensland Police told an inquest they were unable to charge Hannah Clarke's estranged husband for abducting the couple's daughter in the months before he killed the whole family.
- Police have arrested a man after human remains were stolen and grave sites were damaged at Footscray General Cemetery.
The news Australia is searching for
- Bridgerton Season 2: The new season of the Netflix hit dropped this week. Our pop culture reporter Mawunyo Gbogbo writes that it's the bond between sisters that carries you into this season. The ABC also spoke with actor Claudia Jessie about what's next for her character Eloise Bridgerton.
- Endometriosis: The federal government has promised just under $60 million over the next four years on new clinics that specialise in endometriosis treatment in every state and territory.
- Crown Perth: Crown Resorts was found to be unsuitable to hold a casino license in Western Australia, after the final report of the Perth Casino Royal Commission was tabled in the state parliament. Gaming Minister Tony Buti said the government accepted the commission's findings, which include a recommendation that the casino giant undertake remedial work to become a suitable operator.
One more thing, travellers won't need to provide a negative COVID test to enter Australia
The federal government is ditching a requirement for overseas travellers to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they fly to Australia.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said given the vaccination and masking requirements, the medical advice is that the test is no longer required.
The change will come into effect on April 17.
That's it for now
We'll be back on Monday with more.
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