Infrastructure Australia are propsing desalination plants instead of dams as a solution to drought. Well billions of dollars have already been spent on these types of projects with little return. These super featherweights do not stack up to Dr J.C. Bradfield, this country's greatest engineer. His plan is the way forward. Let's build Hells Gates Dam and the Hughenden Irrigation Project And stop with these cockroach dropping plans from Canberra's public servants. #KAP #BobKatter | Bob Katter

The federal government is committing a further $1.5 billion to start work on 15 priority infrastructure projects. The projects will be fast-tracked to stimulate growth and support thousands of jobs as Australia comes out of the COVID crisis. Works include the Inland Rail from Melbourne to Brisbane, Olympic Dam extension in South Australia, emergency water projects in New South Wales, and road, rail and iron ore projects in WA. www.7NEWS.com.au #auspol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Ukraine reports more than 700,000 people are without power in Kyiv, during one of the coldest winters to date. | Sky News Australia

🇦🇺🔥Australia hit by massive wildfires: tens of thousands without power, missing persons reported In the state of Victoria, authorities have declared a state of emergency due to extreme wildfires. The emergency affects 18 municipalities and a ski resort area. Preliminary reports indicate three people are missing. The fires have disrupted infrastructure, leaving around 38,000 homes and businesses without electricity. | Ukraine Breaking News