The Loop: Australia reveals sanctions for Russia, Dominic Perrottet grilled over Sydney rail shutdown, baby Levi born at 2:22pm on 22/2/22 - ABC News

Hi. It's Wednesday, February 23  and you're reading The Loop, a quick wrap-up of today's news.  Let's start here Prime Minis...

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases more than double overnight - 9News

Western Australia has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 643 new local cases recorded in the 24 hours until 8pm yesterday. Two trave...

Flood chaos: Train derailed, motorists dead and missing, Brisbane and Gold Coast next - Courier Mail

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Flood chaos: Train derailed, motorists dead and missing, Brisbane and Gold Coast next    Courier Mail...

Queensland to scrap most COVID-19 mask rules, density limits in restrictions rewind - 9News

Queensland will rewind many of its COVID-19 restrictions in two weeks' time as the state prepares to welcome an influx of internationa...

Morrison government considers extra visas for Ukrainians, sends diplomats to Poland - ABC News

The Morrison government is considering a range of visa options for Ukrainians who might have to flee their country, as it prepares for the p...

Who’s been harbouring fugitive Graham Potter? Police granted extradition order following high-profile arrest - The Age

By Erin Pearson Updated February 22, 2022 — 5.55pm first published at 1.36pm The man formerly dubbed Australia’s most wanted will be extrad...

Sydney train shutdown LIVE updates: Limited services run as NSW government withdraws Fair Work case against rail union - The Sydney Morning Herald

Key posts Hide key posts Latest 1 of 3 Oldest Uncertainty around Wednesday train services as negotiations resume Negotiations have resumed ...

Japan 'fully behind' Australia over laser incident involving China in Arafura Sea, says ambassador Yamagami Shingo - ABC News

Japan's Ambassador to Canberra has backed Australia's demand that China's navy explains why it shined a  laser at an Australian ...

Coronavirus Western Australia updates: WA renews restrictions, masks, density limits, home visits - 9News

From 6am AWST on Monday, the two-square-metre density rule will return for many outdoor venues, including casinos, pubs, clubs, restaurants,...

Defence accuses Chinese warship of 'dangerous' act after laser was shone at RAAF aircraft - ABC News

A Chinese military vessel has been accused of putting Australian Defence Force lives in danger after a laser was shone at a maritime aircraf...