The Brief · Aug 17

- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones on Moscow and a major warehouse in one of its largest assaults. - Canberra's 29 arts organisations share $21.5 million in funding, enabling growth rather than survival. - New Farm has transformed from a bohemian enclave into Brisbane's most expensive suburb. - A developer is seeking state approval to bypass council for a five-star resort and golf course at Mount Cotton. - New South Wales fast-tracks renewable projects through a $2.5 billion deal to keep Tomago Aluminium running. - Rocherlea ruckman Brock Jackson fractured his skull and must wait three to four months before returning to contact sport. - Australia's infant vaccination rates for hepatitis B have fallen as doctors worry vaccine hesitancy will worsen. - A Boeing 787 struck the runway during takeoff in Munich but landed safely after dumping fuel.