The Update

Ukraine's President is confident his forces remain in control of the capital Kyiv, after fighting on the outskirts of the city. The death toll from floods in south-east Queensland rise after the body of a man was retrieved from waters in Gympie. Transport costs have skyrocketed across the country as fuel prices continue surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian forces are bearing down on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv - as thousands of residents flee South East Queensland on flood alert  Victoria unmasked - with Covid restrictions being eased NRL and AFL practice matches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyiv has been hit by a fresh round of cruise missiles in the second day of pre-dawn strikes by Russia. Hacking group anonymous has declared "cyber war" against Russia  And WA has reported 1029 new local cases today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G7 leaders accuse Putin of being on the wrong side of history  Russian President insists he had not choice but to invade Aussie cricket legend Rod Marsh recovering after heart attack Two lucky Aussies split $120m Powerball jackpot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full scale invasion of ukraine has begun, with missile strikes lighting up the pre-dawn sky in a number of cities PM Scott Morrison calls on the Kremlin to withdraw Russian troops.  And Clive Palmer is taken to hospital  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roll out of the Moderna vaccine begins for Aussie children Fugitive Graham Potter has fronted court following his extradition from Queensland Construction giant ProBuild on the verge of collapse $120m up for grabs in tonight's Powerball  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie businesses are being warned Russia could launch a cyber attack after imposing sanctions on the country. Australia has seen its strongest quarterly wage increase in more than seven years. And New Covid cases in WA have more than tripled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most wanted men will be extradited to Victoria today A $500k reward is on offer to solve disappearance of Theo Hayez  Australia's east coast is mopping up after being hit with storms  The Queen cancels virtual engagements amid mild COVID symptoms  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's ambassador to the U-N has is warning Russia of dire consequences if it furthers its invasion of Ukraine Today marks 12 months since the first roll out of the Covid vaccine And The M-C-G will become the first Australian stadium to be entirely powered by green energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID isolation rules could be overhauled  Sydney Trains back up and running  The US claims chances of a diplomatic solution in Ukraine are fading  Britney Spears signs a book deal worth $15 million See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM is remaining tight lipped around the details of potential military assistance on offer to Ukraine. It could be years before Australia's international tourism sector is back to pre-covid levels -- despite our borders reopening today. And Justin Bieber tests positive to covid  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's international border has officially reopened  The Winter Olympics have drawn to a close in Beijing  Sri Lanka has won the final T-20 against Australia, avoiding a series whitewash Justin Bieber's world tour in doubt, after COVID-19 diagnosis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Department has condemned a Chinese naval vessel that pointed a powerful laser at a RAAF aircraft World leaders warn of worldwide effects of a Russian invasion of Ukraine An associate of Jeffrey Epstein found dead in a Paris jail The first season of Game of Thrones prequel 'House of the Dragon' - has wrapped filming   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 2 people are dead after storm Eunice in the UK  The tourism industry wants certainty the Australian border won't close again The biggest gathering of troops in Europe since World War 2 Brad Pitt files a lawsuit against ex wife Angelina Jolie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite posting a new daily record of covid cases, West Australia is re-opening its borders Scott Morrison has slammed China for not denouncing Russia's actions as tensions with Ukraine reach boiling point. And The A-triple-C has now received more than five-thousand complaints about price gouging with the sale of rapid tests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM under pressure to assure workers at the Eraring power plant they will be looked after when it shuts Covid restrictions easing across NSW and VIC Powerball jackpots to $120m  Australian skier Sami Kennedy-Sim has finished 8th in the cross event at the Beijing Winter Olympics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's jobless rate has remained at its lowest level in more than a decade  Covid restrictions are wound back for these two states And Sydney authorities have spent the day trying to hunt down a killer shark  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illegal firearm trafficking could soon attract tougher penalties  NSW paramedics take industrial action US not convinced Russia is pulling back from Ukraine border Bob Saget's family files to block release of records See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The governemnt is calling on Labor to stop politicising aged care covid deaths Dan Andrews insists the commonwealth games will be value for money - after Victoria made a formal bid for the 2026 event. And New local covid infections have nearly doubled in WA since yesterdays figures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has urged china to denounce escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. W-A is set to announce when it will re-open to the rest of the country before the end of the month  And The Bureau of Statistics has released their data on covid related deaths  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID  Thousands of nurses and midwives walk off the job in NSW Victoria police seize 100kg of fireworks Aerial skier Laura Peel finishes fifth in Beijing  Kris Jenner files trademark for Kardashian Jenner Productions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a Westcoast special for this years Superbowl half time show and it did not dissapoint. Disgraced footy star Jarryd Hayne is likely to seek bail tomorrow -- as he awaits a retrial on sex assault allegations. And WA hits a record number of daily Covid cases  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's lead has narrowed, according to the latest Newspoll  Australia has evacuated embassy in Kyiv  Lizzo wants Playboy shoot  Australia wins second T20 against Sri Lanka  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Narracott has claimed silver in the Skeleton event in Beijing- making it Australia's most successful Winter Olympics A blow for the Coalition in the New South Wales by-elections US president Joe Biden speaks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Ukraine A new tourism campaign to lure tourists to our shores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA has recorded a second Covid death linked to community transmission The US believes Russia could invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics Australia wins the first T20 match against Sri Lanka Adele's baby plans with boyfriend Rich Paul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.