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Western Australia border reopens after 697 days as the ‘hermit state’

The reopening comes after one false start – and amid an Omicron outbreak and controversial new Covid restrictions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

'One of the most extreme disasters in colonial Australian history': climate scientists on the floods and our future risk

The deluge dumped on southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales this week has been catastrophic. Floodwaters peaked at around 14.4 metres high in Lismore – two metres higher than the city’s previous record.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

International hackers answer Ukraine's call to launch cyber operations against Russia

While Ukrainian citizens rush to defend its cities from Russian invaders, the country's Vice Prime Minister makes an unusual call-to-arms, pleading with global hackers to fight the Kremlin on the "cyber front".

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Economy bounces back from Delta lockdowns with strong growth at the end of 2021

Australia's economy just posted its equal-best quarter of economic growth in nearly 46 years as it bounced back from the east-coast Delta lockdowns. But not everyone is cheering, with rising costs and supply shortages still hitting many businesses and consumers.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

ALP pledges Whyalla hydrogen plant

The South Australian mid-north centre of Whyalla will be the location for a major hydrogen plant development if Labor wins the state election this month.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Beat The ‘Impossible To Buy For’ Allegations

Time to earn the 'favourite child' badge.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2022

Whyalla to produce steel for Inland Rail

The Whyalla steelworks in South Australia has signed a $292 million contract to supply steel for Australia's Inland Rail and other projects.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Sudden mould outbreak after all this rain? You’re not alone – but you are at risk

Recent torrential rain along the east coast of Australia has sparked renewed fears of mould in people’s homes, which can cause dangerous health problems. Many flood-affected residents in northern New South Wales and Queensland will also be contending with mould as part of the post-flood cleanup.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

Tudhope embracing high Paras expectations

Former boy wonder Ben Tudhope is embracing the pressure of being Australia's leading medal hope at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID news across Australia.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022