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** The UK and France say plans continue for an international maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz... Energy Minister Bowen says fuel shortages are easing, and extends temporary relaxation of sulfur limits ... and in sport, eighteen-year-old sprint star Gout Gout claims the National Juniors 100 metre gold.

Major shipping companies and world leaders wary as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic; No extra fuel security measures after a Geelong oil refinery inferno; Carlos Alcaraz out of the upcoming Madrid Open.

Australia joins an international forum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Southern Lebanon residents returning home as a ceasefire comes into effect;Gout Gout prepares for a key race at the Australian Athletics Junior Championships.

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; opposition says Anthony Albanese has not done enough to secure fuel shipments; Hannah Green is the best-placed Australian at the L-P-G-A tour event.

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect; Anthony Albanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire; Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in car crash, aged 48.

Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire and will hold further talks; Court rules laws restricting protests in New South Wales, unconstitutional; Queensland stands by plan to use crocodile habitat for rowing events at the 2032 Olympics.

Australia secures 100 million litres of additional diesel imports; Richard Marles announces a $14 billion increase in defence spending; Shepparton is set to host two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup.

A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; Harry and Meghan meet with fans in Melbourne on their not so royal tour; FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup this year.

Australia set for a record boost to military spending; The U-S looking to impose more financial sanctions on countries and companies who support Iran; The Matildas beat Kenya in Nairobi.

Donald Trump not considering an extension of the ceasefire with Iran; The Home Affairs Minister slams the coalition's immigration policy proposal; Egyptian-born Australian boxer Mai Soliman to fight at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

The Treasurer says global economic shocks will impact Australia; The U-N maintains there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; The AFL Players' Association defends Port Adelaide's Zak Butters.

Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days... Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better long-term fuel supply... and AFL star Zak Butters fined for abusing an umpire- but that may not be the end of the story

Australia to join an emergency summit on the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade continues; Critics condemn the Coalition's migration policy proposal; A tornado alert hits the travelling Wallaroos in the US.

The oil price surges as the US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect; Roblox announces new aged-based accounts in Australia; More Australians sign contracts with the Women's N-B-A league in the United States.

In this bulletin, the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, Anthony Albanese heads overseas again to shore up Australian fuel supplies. And in the AFL, Port Adelaide will defend Zak Butters against claims he abused an umpire.

A U-S deadline looms for a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Australia declines to join in; Australia appoints the first female army chief in history; Rory McIlroy takes out the Augusta masters for a second year running.

Australia rules out sending ships to help in any US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; Europe reacts to the ousting of Viktor Orban in Hungary after 16 years; Belgian Wout van Aert wins the Paris-Roubaix title.

Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days; Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better long-term fuel supply; AFL star Zak Butters fined for abusing an umpire- but that may not be the end of the story.

US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal; Government considering extra cost-relief measures in upcoming budget; And in athletics, Lachlan Kennedy pulls out of 200m after winning first national 100m title.

Israel and Lebanon to host talks in the US this week, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying he wants peace; Singapore's energy minister praises bilateral relationship, after new deal with Australia; And in sailing, Australia leads the SailG-P in Rio after day one.

The US and Iran hold direct talks, aimed at ending weeks of conflict; New shipments see Australian fuel reserves lift by two days, to 31-day supply; And in surfing, Australia's world champion Molly Picklum has fallen short in the final against Gabriela Bryan.

US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan; Energy minister provides update on fuel supplies; And in sport, Supercars cancels final race of the Taupo round due to looming cyclone in New Zealand.

Artemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby and 10 days in space; Australia and Singapore guarantee fuel and LNG supply continuity; And in sport, a record and an upset at the Australian Athletics Championship in Sydney.

A warning from the US ahead of ceasefire talks in Pakistan; Singapore rules out restricting fuel exports to Australia; And in tennis, Australia's hopes of winning a place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals off to a poor start.

Australia's acting prime minister dismisses suggestions the country lacks the capability to send warships to Iran; fallout over the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith; and in sports, Andrew Redmayne to play his 300th A-League game in on the New South Wales Central Coast.