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Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Orthodox Easter today, more than a month after the more-widely recognised western Easter Sunday. Around half a million Australians identify as Orthodox Christians, with many hailing from central and eastern Europe as well as parts of the Middle East and Africa.

An investigation has been launched into the fatal shooting of a 16 year teen in the carpark of a Bunnings store in Perth. Authorities say initial inquiries indicate the teenager was armed with a large knife and rushed at officers after stabbing another man in the back.

NATO is promising to support Ukraine for as long as it takes in the war against Russia, but the July meeting of the alliance won’t provide a concrete date for the Ukraine to join up. Membership includes a commitment from NATO countries to collectively respond if any country faces an armed attack. While NATO is increasing links in the Indo-Pacific, a key representative has sought to quell fears the alliance is attempting to expand in the Southern Hemisphere. The United States permanent representative to NATO Julianne Smith has spoken to Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson from Brussels

Australian Olympic athletes have received a major financial boost ahead of the Paris Games in July. The Australian Olympic Committee has announced three incentives to increase funding for athletes, with specific targets for First Nations competitors.

Each night more than 122,000 Australians are estimated to be experiencing homelessness; that's one of the highest rates among OECD countries. A recent report shows it's never been harder to find affordable rental accommodation in Australia if you're on a low income. Support groups are calling for more funding from the upcoming Federal Budget

Some say modern air travel is rubbish, with cramped seats, delays and cancellations and high prices. But rubbish may have a significant role to play in the airline industry of the future. Australian researchers have come up with a way to turn rubbish into jet fuel.