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COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in one place — as it happened

Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia.

ABC News

Australia imposes further Russia sanctions

Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.

AAP

Huge cannabis crop harvested at Tamworth with custom machine

Sprawling across 180 hectares, one of eastern Australia's largest industrial cannabis crops has been harvested for the first time and cutting it has been no small feat.

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Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Russia invades Ukraine, Morrison flags more sanctions, NT police ‘breach of trust’

Friday: Russia’s invasion could spark the biggest war in Europe since 1945, world leaders say. Plus: spithoods used in NT despite pledge to ban

The Guardian - AU

National Museum of Australia's latest acquisition depicts the Rainbow Serpent's wrath in the form of Cyclone Tracy

Renowned Kimberley artist Rover Thomas' painting, Jabanunga Goorialla (the Rainbow Serpent), is donated to the National Museum of Australia.

ABC News

Still under the bed? Red-baiting's long history in Australian politics – and why it's unlikely to succeed now

The Reds are back. Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National government has recently launched an offensive of “red-baiting”, a practice long thought consigned to the history books, in preparation for an anticipated May 2022 election.

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Vital Signs: stealth tax rises are eating into your income – but we know the solution

A curious feature of the Australian tax system is “bracket creep”. Taxpayers whose income climbs by no more than prices (inflation) get no increase in their living standards. Instead, they see more and more of their income pushed into their highest tax brackets, or to even higher tax brackets.

The Conversation

Life is returning to normal, but many older Australians still harbour 'perfectly reasonable' fears about COVID

As restrictions ease, many older Australians are still wary of their heightened risk of becoming seriously ill, or dying, from COVID-19.

ABC News

COVID-19 mask rules explained for every state and territory

States across Australia are shifting their mask laws after months of mandates. Here's a breakdown on what is and isn't changing.

ABC News

Residents warned to stay indoors as 'active hostilities' approach Kyiv's Obolon district — as it happened

Kyiv authorities told residents to stay off the streets as Russian forces drew nearer to the residential Obolon district in the capital's north-west. As it happened.

ABC News

Reports of online child abuse material have spiked. A few simple measures can help protect your children

The story of a Canadian man grooming a 14-year-old Australian girl online before flying to Perth to meet her is the stuff of nightmares for many parents. Here are some ways parents can have more oversight.

ABC News

Australian electro-pop group Confidence Man added to Rock N Roll Circus line up in Newcastle

Rock N Roll Circus, held in Newcastle in June, combines big top style circus performers and music acts

Chronicle Live

Funding boost for Aussie space ambitions

An Australian astronaut and technologies will be ready for take off after a multi-million dollar funding commitment from the federal government.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Disease of disadvantage’: Melbourne’s lower socioeconomic areas suffer most Covid deaths amid Omicron

Exclusive: data shows death rates in disadvantaged areas significantly outweigh those in wealthier areas

The Guardian - AU

‘Tougher and chewier’: Australia is being treated to a new world of ice-cream

Stretchy, shaken, with tahini or even feta, we’re spoilt for choice with a diversity of flavours and textures

AAP

States move to ease mask mandate rules

From Friday, three jurisdictions will ease rules for indoor mask wearing, while some restrictions still apply in certain settings.

Evening Standard

Jack Leach interview: Ashes defeat has given me motivation... I’m ready to give England my all in West Indies

The label “resilient” has followed Jack Leach around. Generally, though, that has been due to off-field matters.

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Black Dog Ride To Host A Ride For Mental Health Awareness In Australia

Riders across Australia are invited to take part in the Black Dog Ride's 1 Dayer 2022 event, raising mental health awareness across the country this March.

AAP

Housing shortfall 'may persist for decade'

A new report on Australia's housing market has found a huge supply shortage which could last until 2032, with "extensive" issues caused largely by the pandemic.

Dublin Live

Ballyfermot amputee fundraising to get life-changing surgery in Australia

'I want to get there so bad, the pope kissed the ground here years ago and that’s what I’ll do when I get to Australia'

Daily Mirror

Two massive sharks captured on drumlines after British dive instructor mauled to death

Two tiger sharks up to almost two metres long have been tagged and released following the death of Simon Nellist in Sydney, Australia who was mauled by a suspected 'at least three metre' long great white

Wales Online

Woman lifts the lid on former life as a call girl and naked pole dancer earning up to £1,000 a night

In her book, Cat English, 37, tells how she used sex work to fund caring for feral felines

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Faraway conflict feeds into Morrison's national security pitch

As Russia’s attack on Ukraine unfolds dramatically, Australia is in the choir stalls, not centre stage, when it comes to the West’s response. But Scott Morrison is determined its voice be loud.

Evening Standard

Rod Marsh: Australian cricket legend in critical condition after suffering heart attack

Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack.

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