PM Edition: Russia losing elite fighters in Mariupol battle | Albanese leadership 'failing at the first hurdle'

To view this email as a web page, go here. Good afternoon, here's what has been making the news today. Plus, the very latest COVID-19 developments.   LIVE: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR Russia losing elite fighters in Mariupol battle More than a dozen members of the Russian special GRU forces are said to have been killed as Ukraine busts myth of '10ft tall Slavic ninjas'. By JACQUELIN MAGNAY, ADAM CREIGHTON, AGENCIES LIVE: POLITICS NOW Albanese leadership 'failing at the first hurdle' The Opposition Leader has come under fire for refusing to probe bullying claims within Labor, after the death of Kimberley Kitching. By JESS MALCOLM RICHEST 250 The Australian brings you the country's richest – as NFTs The technology revolution has arrived, changing the face of the ranks of Australia's wealthiest individuals. A unique collection of NFTs celebrates their success. By JOHN STENSHOLT BREAKING Barty retirement bombshell: Aussie star shocks world Australian tennis legend Ash Barty has made the stunning decision to retire from tennis at the age of 25 saying she 'has nothing more to give'. Watch her announcement video here. By ROBERT CRADDOCK, SCOTT GULLAN AIR TRAGEDY Horror plane crash complicates Boeing's China relationship The crash of a China Eastern 737-800 aircraft after it dropped from the sky comes at a precarious time for Boeing amid the ongoing fallout of its MAX crisis and the China-US trade war. By BENJAMIN KATZ, TREFOR MOSS Allegations banned concussion medico treated AFL players In a new concussion bombshell, allegations have emerged that a medico who advised the AFL had treated players while under an agreed ban. By SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON AND JON RALPH 'Really big risk' pays off for Super Netball's newest signing Firebirds superstar Romelda Aiken-George's maternity replacement will become the second First Nations player in the league after taking a massive risk. By EMMA GREENWOOD AND ERIN SMITH COURTS Thomson charged over 'Covid payment fraud' The former Labor MP will face four charges over alleged fraudulent applications for natural disaster and Covid-19 government relief. By LIAM MENDES EXCLUSIVE 'I tried to bash him': History behind Trell-Manu blow-up They haven't crossed paths since Latrell Mitchell shattered Joey Manu's face and the Roosters centre has promised another explosive encounter. By MICHAEL CARAYANNIS DATAROOM MAM, PSP bid for Uniti Macquarie Asset Management and the Canadian Public Sector Pension Investment have made a $5 per share bid for broadband services outfit Uniti. By KYLAR LOUSSIKIAN Subscribers are eligible to an exclusive briefing that goes beyond the headlines. Already a subscriber? Visit our FAQs for details on how to ensure you receive your subscriber-exclusive version of this newsletter curated by the Editor-in-Chief.   MIND GAMES TODAY'S PAPER THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. Unsubscribe from The Australian newsletter. View your profile or update your preferences here. This email was sent in accordance with the principles of the Spam Act by The Australian GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia. We have sent you this message because our records show that you have opted in to receive newsletters, announcements or special offers from The Australian. Add The Australian to your address book to ensure you continue to receive subscription emails