A dramatic escalation of tensions in Ukraine as Vladimir Putin gives the go-ahead for so-called 'peacekeepers' to enter separatist areas of the country.

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Putin sends 'peacekeepers' into eastern Ukraine

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes' crusade to rid Australia of coal-fired energy - it might lower carbon emissions but what will it mean for the energy market and thousands of jobs?

The rise of renewable energy

Tension escalates on the border between Russia and Ukraine. Is a Russian invasion about to begin?; What needs to happen to recruit health workers from remote communities to work in remote communities?; And, scientists establish a library of sounds from the depths of the ocean.

Shelling on Ukraine frontline

Locals are in shock after Sydney's first fatal shark attack since 1963.

Community in shock over shark death

Just what impact will interest rates have on people who've over-leveraged themselves to get into Australia expensive housing market?

Homeowners brace for interest rate hikes

Thousands of nurses are taking to the streets in New South Wales today, saying they have had enough of high workloads and low pay.

Frustrated nurses on strike

Campaigning on the homefront - the Prime Minister and his wife try to connect to voters, but could it backfire?

Will the Prime Minister's 'secret weapon' help him get re-elected?

Fearful, frustrated and feeling let down - staff at an outback hospital describe the violence they're facing on an almost daily basis with some scared for their lives.

Hospital staff fearful in outback town

Will the Government's proposed religious discrimination laws protect beliefs or give the green-light to those wanting to sow hatred and division?

Religious discrimination debate spirals out of control

A confronting new study reveals one in ten Australian health workers has had thoughts of suicide or self harm during the pandemic

Pandemic takes big mental health toll on healthcare workers

The Prime Minister has addressed parliament apologising to those who've been bullied and sexually harassed within its walls.

Prime Minister apologises to those bullied and harassed in Parliament House

The Prime Minister's character has been called into question, after leaked text messages reveal some of his colleagues don't trust him.

The Federal Government is considering bringing in the Australian Defence Force, as the aged care COVID crisis worsens. Members of the Stolen Generations who are now locked down in aged care, are re-experiencing childhood trauma.

Aged care: 'bring in the defence force'

The World Today speaks with a doctor dealing with impossible dilemmas, as elderly Australians try to find safety and care amid the pandemic.

Impossible dilemmas in aged care crisis

The Prime Minister hopes the unemployment rate will drop to a record low. But will it be enough to alleviate poverty?

Jobs figures improving, but has it eased poverty?

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