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A man in Victoria drowns in floodwaters; Russia's President Vladimir Putin announces a temporary halt to strikes in Ukraine; and in sport, Chris Woakes could play in England's line-up for their opening match at the T20 Cricket World Cup next weekend.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offers a boost to Australia's paid parental leave; the United Kindgom's finance minister is sacked following financial upheaval caused by his tax cuts policy; and England secures a 2 nil series win in the T20 cricket despite a rain washout.

Support rolled out for flood-affected communities as the rain stops but the rivers keep rising, South Korea ready to face ongoing threats from the north and in sport, local rider Jack Miller makes an impressive start to his Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix campaign.

Residents in Victoria and Tasmania brace for major flooding, Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of the surging electricity price's impact on inflation and in sport, England rugby union coach Eddie Jones talks about his future plans.

Flood-affected communities on high alert after evacuations, mandatory COVID-19 isolation officially ends across Australia and in sport, cricket Australia's board to decide on ending a captaincy ban for David Warner.

A search underway for a man missing in floodwaters in western New South Wales; the Northern Territory to lift the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 and the head of the Robodebt inquiry criticises the public service for failing to provide vital documents.

Heavy rain in south-eastern Australia leads to flooding and power outages; the Federal Treasurer rules out changes to the stage three tax cuts and strong demand for travel sees Qantas return to profit.

In this bulletin, western countries agree to increase their arms supplies to Ukraine, states in eastern Australia prepare for heavy rainfall and flooding, and in sport, UFC celebrates cultural diversity in the Octagon.

Labor sharpens its pitch to voters on national corruption laws, another deadly shooting in the same Pakistan city where the Taliban targeted a schoolgirl ten years ago and in sport, an Indian cricketer slapped with a 14-year ban for match fixing.

Australia remembers the 202 who died in the Bali bombings 20 years ago, almost 200,000 welfare debt investigations wiped and in sport, the Matildas defeat Denmark 3-1.

Memorial events across the country to mark 20 years since the Bali bombings, Lebanon and Israel reach a historic agreement on maritime borders and in sport, netball arch-rivals Australia and new Zealand set to go head-to-head.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers to fly to the United States for talks on the global economy; torrential rain forecast for Victoria with fears of flash flooding and in netball, the Australian Diamonds arrive in New Zealand ahead of the first Constellation Cup match tonight.

Passengers re-screened and flights delayed after a security breach at Melbourne Airport; world leaders condemn the latest attacks in Ukraine and a new cancer information hub for First Nations people affected by cancer.

Threats of further retaliation from Russia as ally Belarus moves to deploy troops, Japan's prime minister to visit Perth on his trip to Australia this month, and in sport, excitement as preparations continue for the Women's Big Bash League.

Australia to reward the nation's biggest polluters for doing more than the minimum; nearly two dozen dead and many others missing in Venezuela floods and two men rescued from a yacht off the coast of New South Wales

More rain forecast for flood affected part of New South Wales; an Australian man among the victims of a gas explosion in Ireland and 700 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Russia's leader accuses Ukraine of attacking the only bridge to the occupied Crimean peninsula, New South Wales residents urged to remain vigilant due to the flood risk and in sport, US tennis player Taylor Fritz wins the Japan Open.

New South Wales communities warned they face months of flood threats ahead; Tax cuts takes centre stage ahead of this month's federal budget; Carnage and chaos at the start of the Bathurst 1000 motor race with a succession of crashes.

In this bulletin, the threat of flooding remains as rain conditions begin to ease in New South Wales; an explosion at Russia's only bridge to Crimea leaves three dead; and in sport, Nikita Tszyu carries on the family legacy, cementing an unbeaten boxing record with a win in Newcastle.

In this bulletin, a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea partially re-opens after a huge explosion leaves three people dead; warnings of flash flooding in New South Wales; and in the women's Rugby World Cup, Australia's early promise not enough, as New Zealand claims victory.

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as wild weather continues across New South Wales; The Albanese Government accused of softening up the public over promised tax cuts; Gold Coast raises its hopes of AFLW finals action with a big win over Sydney in the wet.

In this bulletin, wild weather continues across New South Wales, with authorities warning of possible landslides; the school district in Uvalde, Texas suspends its entire police force; and in sport, rain can't stop the Bathurst 1000, which is set to go ahead despite weather concerns.

In this bulletin, White House officials play down Russian nuclear threats; Sydney-siders brace for more heavy rain and flash flooding as wild weather rips through New South Wales; and in sport, the UK's George Russell sets the fastest time on the opening day of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Thailand confronts its worst mass killing, Unrelenting rain in much of eastern Australia And a second Sydney United 58 fan banned for life.

Flags flying at half-mast for the victims of Thailand's deadly childcare centre attack, Russia reacting with fury to Ukraine's Australian speech on their nuclear threats, A new report reveals systemic abuse in the US women's national competition.

In this bulletin, more than 30 dead in a Thailand mass killing at a child care centre, Solomon Islands re-assures Australia over military bases, and in sport, Luciano Leilua's name scratched off the team for the Rugby World Cup, amid charges of domestic violence.

Labor takes action on a growing skills shortage it says the Coalition government failed to prepare for, North Korea sends another missile in Japan's direction, A police blitz launched ahead of the Bathurst 1000 supercar event this weekend.

In this bulletin, the prime minister of Solomon Islands travelling to Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese, at least 25 dead in a bus crash in northern India, and in sport, debate escalates over religious freedoms in the wake of the Essendon CEO saga.

Warnings of potential flash flooding in New South Wales, ALDI facing fines for underpaying its warehouse workers, And a lifetime ban for a Sydney United 58 supporter.

The federal government coy over its plans for the future stage three tax cuts, Media workers demand protection after another reporter's murder in Manila, Indonesia holds a prayer vigil for the victims of last weekend's football stadium stampede.

A man charged after allegedly threatening a Brisbane mosque over the phone; Ukraine's President formally rules out peace talks with his Russian counterpart; Essendon's new C-E-O quits after after a day in the top job.

The Reserve Bank lifts the cash rate to 2.6 per cent, Heavy rain forecast for eastern Australia puts authorities on alert, And a lawyer for Nick Kyrgios applies to have an assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds.

The government promises a new dawn for the national disability insurance scheme, A militant group in Somalia continues attacks despite the death of their leader, A local police chief forced out after last week's deadly stadium stampede in Indonesia.

The Reserve Bank expected to lift interest rates again when it meets today; The US reveals the death of a major Al-Queda leader in an air strike in Somalia; In sport, a North Queensland N-R-L player to face court next week charged with assault...

Debate over how much interest rates will rise by after tomorrow's Reserve Bank meeting, An independent external review to be held into the Optus cyberattack, Football Australia issues a show cause notice to Sydney United for fan misbehaviour.

Promises to monitor and support the women and children being brought home from Syria, The cleanup continues in Florida after the Hurricane Ian wipe-out, And in the AFLHawthorn's Jeff Kennett downplays the crisis as Worksafe's inquiry into racism allegations begins.

Plans underway to help return Australian women and children from Syrian detention camps, the death toll climbs from a crowd crush at an Indonesian football game; and in sport, the Penrith Panthers crowned NRL champions.

More than 120 dead at an Indonesian football after police fire tear gas at the crowd, the federal government calls on Optus to be transparent about the details of user information leaked in a massive data breach, and thousands of crowds gather ahead of the NRL and the NRL-W finals.

Australia to impose further sanctions on Russia following its annexation of four Ukrainian territories, the official death toll from Hurricane Ian reaches 50; and in sports, Football Australia condemns fans who appeared to be performing Nazi salutes.

Global protests over the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini; Russia withdraws troops from a key Ukrainian stronghold; and in sport, Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says allegations of racism are issues of the past.

The Australian government urged to step up its response to help after Hazara students are attacked in Kabul, Ukraine's ambassador to Australia pushes for further international support in the effort's against Russia's war and Lauren Jackson bows out of basketball.

Western nations warn of further consequences for Russia, as Vladimir Putin's annexes four occupied regions of Ukraine, health advocates urge more resources for the public hospital system, as COVID-19 measures are wound back further, and a celebration of Aboriginal rugby league talent at the Koori Knockout.