Ukraine war: Nobel Prize nominee Mykola Kuleba working to stop Ukrainian children from being conscripted into Russian military

As Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia’s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference?

As Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia’s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference? 

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Image: 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Lisa Shtanko near the frontline in the first year of the war. Picture: AFP 

Nobel nominee Mykola Kuleba battles to rescue stolen Ukrainian children before Russian military conscription

You think Russia isn’t at war with Europe? Think again

PM signs security deal with Ukraine

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

As Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s &lsquo;special military operation&rsquo; in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia&rsquo;s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference?&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
Image: 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Lisa Shtanko near the frontline in the first year of the war. Picture: AFP&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/nobel-nominee-mykola-kuleba-battles-to-rescue-stolen-ukrainian-children-before-russian-military-conscription/news-story/dd76e687dd0eb987a9c4801465c2b948">Nobel nominee Mykola Kuleba battles to rescue stolen Ukrainian children before Russian military conscription</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/you-think-russia-isnt-at-war-with-europe-think-again/news-story/7bc847bd12ded799dfe01e282bae6aaa">You think Russia isn&rsquo;t at war with Europe? Think again</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/pm-signs-security-deal-with-ukraine/news-story/8c4d4993b566991eba54360a2b3d7265">PM signs security deal with Ukraine</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page-one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter, and behind-the-scenes insights from our newsrooms.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page-one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter, and behind-the-scenes insights from our newsrooms.
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

Inside Ukraine’s fight for the next generation

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2026 Federal Budget outcome: Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils $6 billion deficit reduction

The Treasurer says the budget’s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. 

The target cash rate is up to a 15-year high and unemployment is up too - but the Treasurer says the budget’s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. Economics correspondent Matthew Cranston is here.

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Deficit $6bn lower ahead of expected rate hike, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says

Jim Chalmers’ deficit reduction helped by increased superannuation tax take

Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers’ higher-than-expected tax take in final budget outcome comes from super

Interest rates rise to 4.6 per cent, 15-year high, in blow to homeowners and Anthony Albanese

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

The target cash rate is up to a 15-year high and unemployment is up too - but the Treasurer says the budget&rsquo;s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. Economics correspondent Matthew Cranston is here.
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/budget-pressures-growing-despite-better-bottom-line/news-story/db9399fdb77ca03c926c83a5e7080f09">Deficit $6bn lower ahead of expected rate hike, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/jim-chalmers-deficit-reduction-helped-by-increased-superannuation-tax-take/news-story/a077e53faca27294b32fdfe88f4272a9">Jim Chalmers&rsquo; deficit reduction helped by increased superannuation tax take</a>
Commentary by Matthew Cranston: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/jim-chalmers-higherthanexpected-tax-take-in-final-budget-outcome-comes-from-super/news-story/e36435da25f900f3f574d333774e7b12">Jim Chalmers&rsquo; higher-than-expected tax take in final budget outcome comes from super</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/interest-rates-rise-to-15year-high-in-blow-to-homeowners-and-anthony-albaneses-agenda/news-story/d37cfb8a5d442113b106d7fc7c167d29">Interest rates rise to 4.6 per cent, 15-year high, in blow to homeowners and Anthony Albanese</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

How your super is fuelling Jim Chalmers’ budget brag

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OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack, but Sam Altman won’t front parliamentary committee

OpenAI has apologised for a breach of Australian government websites, including Medicare – but its chief executive Sam Altman won’t answer questions from a parliamentary committee about how the hack happened. Plus, the Greens are in the market for a new leader after Larissa Waters steps down.

OpenAI has apologised for a breach of Australian government websites, including Medicare – but its chief executive Sam Altman won’t answer questions from a parliamentary committee about how the hack happened. Plus, the Greens are in the market for a new leader after Larissa Waters steps down.

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OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack amid warnings over Australia’s vulnerable government systems

OpenAI to send chief strategy officer to explain Medicare breach

OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns

Greens to choose new leader 'in days' at Sydney retreat

Commentary by Richard Ferguson: Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead

OpenAI has apologised for a breach of Australian government websites, including Medicare &ndash; but its chief executive Sam Altman won&rsquo;t answer questions from a parliamentary committee about how the hack happened. Plus, the Greens are in the market for a new leader after Larissa Waters steps down.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/openai-apologises-for-medicare-hack-amid-warnings-over-australias-vulnerable-government-systems/news-story/de7c78c907462bcdea089c63be9eace0">OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack amid warnings over Australia&rsquo;s vulnerable government systems</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-larissa-waters-resigns-as-federal-leader-of-greens-rba-set-to-raise-rates/live-coverage/cc11e6ebe5da0e1d8be44440dda054b3#:~:text=PINNED-,HIGHLIGHT,-OpenAI%20to%20send">OpenAI to send chief strategy officer to explain Medicare breach</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/openai-scraps-release-of-new-ai-model-over-safety-concerns/news-story/a0dc5893a1f30a9593acfdcd4fbd9503">OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-larissa-waters-resigns-as-federal-leader-of-greens-rba-set-to-raise-rates/live-coverage/cc11e6ebe5da0e1d8be44440dda054b3#/entry/17642211:~:text=Greens%20to%20choose%20new%20leader%20%27in%20days%27%20at%20Sydney%20retreat">Greens to choose new leader 'in days' at Sydney retreat</a>
Commentary by Richard Ferguson:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/greens-desperately-look-for-their-zohran-mamdani-they-have-mehreen-faruqi-instead/news-story/fc32af75770cef90a39fe53a09fd8efb">Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead</a>

OpenAI apologises for hack, but boss won’t answer questions

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Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: Friend Georgia Cook tells jury former NSW Police officer said he would hide body in bushland

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told a friend he’d dispose of a body in bushland and dump their belongings in rubbish bins before allegedly murdering two people.

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told a friend he’d dispose of a body in bushland and dump their belongings in rubbish bins before allegedly murdering two people.

Plus, thousands of Virgin Airways passengers left stranded by cancellations and delays, and cash to make a comeback as surcharge ban comes into effect. 

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Cop told friend how he would hide bodies after break-up, jury told

Thousands of Virgin Australia passengers delayed after exhausted cabin crew reject extra shifts

RBA card surcharge ban triggers cash comeback and discounts

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told a friend he&rsquo;d dispose of a body in bushland and dump their belongings in rubbish bins before allegedly murdering two people.
Plus, thousands of Virgin Airways passengers left stranded by cancellations and delays, and cash to make a comeback as surcharge ban comes into effect.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/beau-lamarrecondon-trial-cop-asked-friend-about-hiding-body-after-breakup-court-told/news-story/2a73c5f80ee8c09b98c92424a3d9be63">Cop told friend how he would hide bodies after break-up, jury told</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/thousands-of-virgin-australia-passengers-delayed-after-exhausted-cabin-crew-reject-extra-shifts/news-story/d893104fb07e0f7950599daea69dac7b">Thousands of Virgin Australia passengers delayed after exhausted cabin crew reject extra shifts</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/wealth/personal-finance/rba-card-surcharge-ban-triggers-cash-comeback-and-discounts/news-story/078e7a01a69beefd9b2eb61fcf667a96">RBA card surcharge ban triggers cash comeback and discounts</a>

‘Killer cop’ told friend ‘nobody would ever find’ body

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Inside Ukraine’s fight for the next generation

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