Ukraine ports to reopen under grain deal
Turkey says a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain amid the war and to allow Russia to export grain and fertilisers will be signed in Istanbul.
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Russia pounds Ukraine, uncertainty swirls
Ukraine is reporting heavy and sometimes fatal Russian shelling amid what it says are largely unsuccessful attempts by Russian ground forces to advance.
Kyiv hits Russian forces in south Ukraine
Long-range rocket attacks on Russian forces in southern Ukraine have destroyed an ammunition store and armoured vehicles, Ukraine's military says.
Qld govt downplays Japan coal tax concern
Queensland's resources minister has brushed off the Japanese ambassador's criticism of the state government's recent coal tax hike.
Exports and innovation in $600m ag spend
The government's agriculture budget aims to make it easier for farmers to export their products, with hopes the sector will be worth $100 billion by 2030.