Near the Ukraine-Russia border, the bombardment of missles and drones is still intense. But almost two years since the full-scale invasion began, children in Kharkiv are going to kindergarten again 🥲 - beautiful storytelling from our team here in Ukraine.

Chilean airline LATAM Airlines says that seven passengers and three crew on board a flight from Sydney to Auckland have been taken to hospital after an in-flight “technical event”. No serious injuries were reported, the airline says.

NSW health minister on ABC Radio National saying paramedics, doctors, nurses and other medical staff did amazing work in the aftermath of the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack “literally performed miracles” does a great disservice to their skills and training.

The second of two Royal Australian Air Force planes taking stranded travellers out of New Caledonia today, is about to land in Brisbane after an almost three hour flight from Noumea.

I'm told it's "Blueymania" at Royal Australia Mint today. All phone lines redirected to the call centre as fans clamour to buy limited edition Official Bluey TV Dollar Bucks. Which explains why I couldn't get through to press office to find out if it was Blueymania at the Mint...

I've been writing today about the the death of Aussie astronomer Greg Quicke - 'Space Gandalf' who helped so many understand more about the universe through his "astro tours" and TV appearances including alongside Brian Cox who has just paid tribute. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The major global tech outage also hitting Sydney Airport. Information screens are down. Announcement by Jetstar Airways says it can’t check in or board passengers.

Microsoft #outage delays my flight. Regretting asking for a Windows seat.

Meet Mary. A 71-year-old former nurse. Now homeless and living in her car. Just one of the appallingly sad cases Katy Watson and I found researching homelessness and the housing crisis in Australia - one of the richest countries on earth. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Nobody ever talks about the gay Tim Tams bbc.com/news/articles/…

It’s a fancy service station this. Poster in toilet offers seven ways to order your fried egg. #dadyolk