Australia news LIVE:Peter Gutwein resigns as Premier of Tasmania;Ukraine accuses Russia of civilian massacre
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Australia news LIVE:Peter Gutwein resigns as Premier of Tasmania;Ukraine accuses Russia of civilian massacre

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit back at “quite malicious and bitter slurs”,the United States says it is working with Ukraine to document alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces and a federal election is widely expected to be called in the coming days.

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As it happened:Ukrainian President asks Australia for military equipment to fend off Russia’s invasion;Labor unveils $2.5 billion aged care plan
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As it happened:Ukrainian President asks Australia for military equipment to fend off Russia’s invasion;Labor unveils $2.5 billion aged care plan

The Coalition is criticising Labor’s aged care plan unveiled in last night’s budget reply,Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Australia to provide armoured vehicles to his country and the Solomon Islands has inked its security deal with China despite Australia raising concerns.

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All children need to know school is a safe place,even during a crisis
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All children need to know school is a safe place,even during a crisis

We should not let this crisis have a prolonged negative impact on our children – and seeing every child thrive in their education will be critical to mitigating that.

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As it happened:Zelensky addresses Australian parliament;Northern NSW remains on major flooding alert
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As it happened:Zelensky addresses Australian parliament;Northern NSW remains on major flooding alert

There are major flood warnings for parts of northern NSW despite floodwaters peaking in Lismore,Russian forces have bombarded the outskirts of Kyiv and Anthony Albanese will deliver his budget reply speech tonight.

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As it happened:Second retiring Coalition senator attacks government,Russia approaches India about SWIFT alternative for ruble payments,Hundreds of millions into voters’ pockets as Treasurer flags fuel excise cut
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As it happened:Second retiring Coalition senator attacks government,Russia approaches India about SWIFT alternative for ruble payments,Hundreds of millions into voters’ pockets as Treasurer flags fuel excise cut

The Morrison government has denied claims its latest budget is a bid to win back voters at the upcoming election,Shane Warne’s state memorial service will be held in Melbourne tonight and Russia says it will scale back its military presence around Ukraine’s capital.

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Australia news LIVE:2022 federal budget expected to bring one-off cash payment,fuel excise cut;Ukrainian negotiators prepare to meet Russian officials after reports of poisoning scare
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Australia news LIVE:2022 federal budget expected to bring one-off cash payment,fuel excise cut;Ukrainian negotiators prepare to meet Russian officials after reports of poisoning scare

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his fourth budget tonight,the United States will send more troops and planes to Europe and some residents in northern NSW are being told to evacuate due to further flooding.

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As it happened:White House says it isn’t seeking regime change in Russia as country’s invasion of Ukraine continues;budget to include infrastructure splash
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As it happened:White House says it isn’t seeking regime change in Russia as country’s invasion of Ukraine continues;budget to include infrastructure splash

The Morrison government is preparing to hand down tomorrow’s federal budget,the US has clarified that it isn’t seeking a regime change in Russia and the second black box from the wreckage of China Eastern flight MU5735 has been sent to Beijing for analysis

  • byBroede Carmody andSarah McPhee
As it happened:NATO warns of ‘far-reaching consequences’ if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine;mandatory COVID-19 test removed for international travellers from April
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As it happened:NATO warns of ‘far-reaching consequences’ if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine;mandatory COVID-19 test removed for international travellers from April

NATO has warned Russia there will be “far-reaching consequences” if it uses chemical weapons in Ukraine,Australia’s top vaccine advisory group is expected to announce a winter coronavirus jab for people aged 65 and over today,and China wants to build a navy base in the Solomon Islands.

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As it happened:US formally determines that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine;World reacts to Ash Barty’s shock retirement from tennis
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As it happened:US formally determines that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine;World reacts to Ash Barty’s shock retirement from tennis

Ukraine’s President has asked why some French multinational firms have not left Russia,authorities have recovered the first black box following the China Eastern crash and Ash Barty will address the media today following the news of her shock retirement.

  • byBroede Carmody,Amelia McGuire andMarta Pascual Juanola
As it happened:Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis;Biden says Putin’s ‘back is against the wall’ in Ukraine;China Eastern Airlines crash investigation not ruling out ‘foul play’
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As it happened:Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis;Biden says Putin’s ‘back is against the wall’ in Ukraine;China Eastern Airlines crash investigation not ruling out ‘foul play’

The US President says he is worried that Russia might use chemical weapons in Ukraine,a top air crash investigator says foul play should be at the top of the list for those examining the recent China Eastern Airlines crash and medical officials are meeting today to discuss the rules governing household close contacts.

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Australia news LIVE:Kyiv shopping centre bombed as war continues in Ukraine;Shane Warne memorial tickets released;China plane crash reportedly kills 137
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Australia news LIVE:Kyiv shopping centre bombed as war continues in Ukraine;Shane Warne memorial tickets released;China plane crash reportedly kills 137

Kyiv is under an extended curfew after a shopping mall was hit by Russian shelling,China is facing its worst aviation disaster in three decades and today marks the Premier of South Australia’s first full day in the job.

  • byBroede Carmody andPallavi Singhal