This is headlines by Auscast Wednesday Feb 24 2021.

Im Andy Martin.

Golfer TIGER WOODS has undergone surgery for MULTIPLE LEG WOUNDS, following a SERIOUS CRASH in LA this morning.

His SUV rolled a number of times...we don't know the cause of the crash.

Emergency crews had to use the jaws of life to pull him from the wreckage.

His condition is NOT life threatening.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE has given an update on PRINCE PHILLIP's condition...saying his hopsital stay will be EXTENDED into a second week.

The DUKE OF EDINBURGH's battling an UNDISCLOSED INFECTION...and is reportedly comfortable and responding well to treatment.

NEWS CONTENT will return to FACEBOOK PAGES across AUSTRALIA...with some content already restored overnight.

The social media giant has reached an agreement with the federal Government regarding their media bargaining laws.

Some amendments will be made...BUT Facebook WILL pay news companies for content.

More covid restrictions could soon ease around AUSTRALIA...

Authorities are meeting in NSW to discuss opening up further...while SA is on track to re-open to MELBOURNE tomorrow...with an announcement expected TODAY.

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A bit of baby news around this morning...

ELLIE GOULDING is expecting...while MANDY MOORE's announced the safe arrival of her baby boy AUGUST HARRISON.

AND the bidding war between UK TV NETWORKS is on...for the upcoming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview with OPRAH.

ITV and BBC are reportedly bidding for the CBS special.

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