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Top Stories Audit office accuses another federal grant program of favouring Coalition-held seats An audit finds almost 60 per cent of projects funded since 2016 have been in government-held electorates, compared to 27 per cent in solely Labor electorates. US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid 'dramatic acceleration' in Russian build-up The United States is relocating its embassy operations in Ukraine from the capital Kyiv to the western city of Lviv, citing the "dramatic acceleration in the build-up of Russian forces". Petrol prices are at record highs and pushing up other costs of living Australian petrol prices are at record highs, but it's not just at the service station that your wallet is likely to feel the pain, explains Michael Janda. Fran thought her fatigue was part of getting older. Then an accident made her realise her brain 'wasn't working properly' Researchers believe tired brain cells in people with obstructive sleep apnoea also affect those people when they are awake – damaging their concentration and causing micro-sleeps the person is not even aware of. Do you chuck old batteries in the bin? There's now no excuse for you not to recycle them Australia's first national recycling scheme for household batteries launches today. It could create a major new industry - if the economics fall into place. Is Australia ready for a four-day work week? This is how it could happen In Australia, a growing number of companies are embracing the idea of a four-day work week. For most people working a full-time job, moving to a four-day work week could occur in two stages, writes John Quiggin. Quiet country streets described as 'depressing' as locals stay away to avoid Omicron A "shadow lockdown" is throttling business in small country towns as locals fear contracting the virus and putting unnecessary pressure on local healthcare services.  Australia has a chance to buy one of the sites of the Bali bombings and build a memorial. But we'll need to move fast Almost 20 years after the Bali bombings, the Indonesian owner of the Sari Club site agrees to sell some of the land to build a peace park in memory of those killed in the attack. But there's a catch: The money needs to be secured by the end of March. Tiny village of Wollar loses its last shop forcing locals on 100km round trip for milk, bread An American coal-mining giant wants to explore more land for coal near Mudgee, but the remains of a community trying to continue their way of life could stand in its way.  Labor senator names billionaire Chau Chak Wing as 'puppeteer' in foreign interference plot A prominent Chinese-Australian political donor has been named in federal parliament as being the mysterious "puppeteer" behind a thwarted foreign interference plot to back political candidates in the next election.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy