Great old friends, or friends with benefits? Why China is hesitant to help Russia in Ukraine

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Top Stories Great old friends, or friends with benefits? Why China is hesitant to help Russia in Ukraine China wants to strengthen ties with Russia, but given the complex love-hate relationship between the two powers, it's not clear how that will play out in Ukraine. Mandy is one of 6 million Australians getting a $250 cost-of-living-payment. She says 'it's not going to do anything' This week's budget included a new one-off payment to help with the rising cost of living. Australians on low incomes feel it won't help them in the long term. Two speeches, two very different agendas: How Morrison and Albanese are going to fight for your vote Scott Morrison has his "plan for the future". And he is sticking firmly to it, confident that economic management remains a trump card that will always get the Coalition home, despite everything, writes Laura Tingle. This teenager says Subway ripped her off, and she's taking her fight to the Fair Work Commission Seventeen-year-old Chantelle Zentveld was thrilled when she got an after-school job at Subway, but she soon suspected she was being underpaid. Photos of death and destruction in Ukraine could be laying the groundwork for war crime investigators New York Times photographer Lynsey Addario's image of a family killed by Russian shelling while trying to evacuate from the city of Irpin could become crucial evidence in the prosecution of war crimes. Warning: This story contains graphic images that may be confronting for some readers. 'Can't even imagine it': The beautiful Ukrainian cities now marred by scars of war More than a month into the war in Ukraine, its cities bear the scars of urban warfare. Here are some snapshots from cities under siege or at risk of Russian bombardment.  When is the federal election? Guessing game begins for when the vote is called With the federal budget out of the way, the countdown is on to when the Prime Minister will call the next election. Here's when the election could be held, who's eligible to vote, and how you can enrol.  Government says 'historic' trade agreement with India will allow Australia to reduce economic dependence on China The Coalition hails the agreement as a significant step in its efforts to diversify export markets and reduce Australia's economic dependence on China by opening up new opportunities in a large and expanding economy. Australian appointed to new high-profile UN role The new special rapporteur position was formally created by the Geneva-based Human Rights Council in October at the same time as the body recognised access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right.  When Niky was assaulted in a respite centre, staff told her it didn't happen. The perpetrator was later charged The disability royal commission turns its spotlight on the stories of women and girls who have experienced abuse and violence.   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