Level of service expected to “degrade” this afternoon; Albanese threatens “strongest action” over feared POW killing. Here’s how the day unfolded.
That’s a wrap – thank you for reading the Need to Know blog today. These were some of the main stories: NSW train service in chaos: Commuters have faced a day of disruption, with NSW Transport Minister saying some 1000 train services were cancelled on Wednesday amid ongoing industrial action.Matilda’s star to face trial: Matildas captain Sam Kerr will face a jury trial in London next month, as she contests a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
Australia could expel Russian ambassador over suspected killing: Wong: Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has kept the door open to expelling the Russian ambassador to Australia if reports that Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine are verified.Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release:Jewish Australians are hopeful a ceasefire deal in Gaza will secure the release of hostages and guarantee Israel’s safety.
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