Cancelled French submarine program could cost taxpayers more than $5 billion

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Top Stories Cancelled French submarine program could cost taxpayers more than $5 billion Australia's torpedoed French submarine program could eventually cost taxpayers up to $5.5 billion, despite the contract being torn up well before construction was to begin  Public health committee recommends removing COVID-19 quarantine for close contacts Quarantine for close contacts of COVID-19 cases could be removed altogether, if a recommendation by Australia's top public health officers is adopted by state and territory governments. Wondering when the wet weather soaking Australia's east coast will end? The news isn't good A wetter than average April to June is likely for parts of eastern and northern Australia, meaning the risk of widespread flooding persists in many hard-hit areas, which already have full catchments and wet soils. Parliament heard from Zelenskyy last night — but the Ukrainian's message is different around the world Whether it's MH17, WWII, or nuclear disasters, appealing to a nation's sensitivities in his quest for support has become part of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's playbook. Live: Russia accused of blocking buses destined for Mariupol ahead of fresh civilian evacuation bid The Ukrainian government says  Russian forces blocked 45 buses that had been sent to evacuate civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol. Follow live. Young helicopter pilot's family describe heartbreak over 'unspeakable loss' of son in Mount Disappointment crash Meat industry leader Paul Troja, 73, and pilot Dean Neal, 32, have been identified as victims of the helicopter crash at Mount Disappointment on Thursday that killed all five people on board. Decision on whether Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist's trial will go ahead or be delayed to be known next week Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, who previously pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins, have applied for a stay on the charge in the ACT Supreme Court, which could put an end to any future trial. Ex-soldier tells court he didn't fabricate allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith to hide his own 'abysmal failure' A former elite soldier who has claimed in court Ben Roberts-Smith bullied him denies making allegations against the war veteran to explain his own "abysmal failure" in the Defence Force. Mother allegedly involved in 'attempted honour killing' of daughter granted home detention bail The victim's father, brother, sister and brother-in-law have also been charged with attempted murder. What is Australia's troop carrier the Bushmaster? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appeal for Australian-made armoured vehicles has been answered, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirming Bushmasters will be sent to join the fight against Russian forces.   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 Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy