News live: Australia gives Ukraine another $100m for fight against Russia; AFL great in hospital after truck crash
Summary
Australia has announced an additional $100 million in aid to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, bringing total support to over $1.8 billion. In other news, former Australian Football League (AFL) player Tony Modra was seriously injured in a truck accident on his property in South Australia.Key Facts
- Australia will provide $100 million more to help Ukraine with military equipment and defense capabilities.
- The new aid includes two $50 million payments to support Ukraine’s prioritized needs.
- Australia's total assistance to Ukraine now exceeds $1.8 billion.
- AFL star Tony Modra was seriously injured in a truck crash on his South Australian cattle farm.
- Modra was driving the truck when it hit a tree on Range Road, Back Valley.
- Emergency services took Modra to a hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.
- Modra played in the AFL from 1992 to 2001 and is known for scoring many goals.
- Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended tax changes that exclude most small businesses and rejected plans for a new gas export tax.
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