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In this bulletin, The Prime Minister warns of tough times for the economy, driven by the war in the middle east; Iran says the US must build trust before attempting to negotiate peace; and in sport, Iraqis across the world celebrate an historic win over Bolivia at the World Cup qualifiers

The prime minister urges calm ahead of a national address on the government's response to war in the Middle East; calls for Australia to improve migrant skills recognition to boost productivity; Cricket Australia's men's contract list for 2026-27 season unveiled.

The prime minister to deliver a rare televised address to the nation on the local impacts of the war in the Middle East; Donald Trump says the US attacks on Iran will end in two or three weeks; and in football, celebrations as Nestory Irankunda scores two goals to help the Socceroos win against Curacao.

In this bulletin, President Trump says countries like the U-K should "get their own oil" from the Strait of Hormuz; Brother of Australian aid worker killed in IDF strike Gaza demands accountability from Israel; and in sport, Socceroos win 5-1 against Curacao in final home match before World Cup

International condemnation as Israel expands its use of the death penalty; Aunty Rhoda Roberts farewelled on Bundjalung country in northern New South Wales; North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri cops a three-game ban for smearing blood.

More Australians return home on repatriation flights amid the Iran war; Three Indonesian peacekeepers now confirmed killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours; Adelaide Crows defender Jordon Butts sidelined by concussion.

In this bulletin, US President Trump says Iran's new leadership have been very reasonable as more US troops arrive in the region; Iranian parliament considers leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and in sport, Melbourne Storm player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke.

In this bulletin, the federal government announces it will halve the fuel excise from Wednesday, Donald Trump says the US could launch a ground campaign on Iran's Kharg Island. And in tennis, Jannik Sinner becomes the eighth man to complete the Sunshine Double.

In this bulletin, fugitive Dezi Freeman shot by dead by police, voluntary measures to save fuel on the agenda at a national cabinet meeting. And in sport, Caster Semenya criticises the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Olympics.

In this bulletin, Iran warns the US against a ground invasion; Israel’s Prime Minister orders expansion of invasion of southern Lebanon; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri finally gets off the starting line to take second place in Japan.

Hastie warns Australians are losing faith in the US-Australia alliance; Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks long ground operation in Iran; And in the NRL, Penrith's Mitch Kenny receives one-game ban ahead of Good Friday blockbuster.

The Houthis launch a second missile attack on Israel; Free public transport announced in two Australian states amid soaring petrol prices; and in football, the Socceroos prepare for their game against Curaçao.

Yemen's Houthis enter the war in the Middle East; Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pontiff to visit Monaco in nearly 500 years; and in sport, Lachlan Kennedy defeats Gout Gout at the Maurie Plant Meet to retain his title.

President Trump says US doesn't have obligation to support NATO countries; Coalition urges consideration of fuel excise cut; And in football, Iran's men's national team stage symbolic protest against strike on girls school.

New powers on fuel security in Australia announced; UN sets up task-force to safeguard aid and food supplies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri encouraged by strong practice as he eyes Japan reset.

President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing; A major Australian fuel supplier is calling for calm; and in football, The Socceroos defeat Cameroon.

The Coalition calls for a halving of the fuel excise for three months; New Zealand outlines a four-phase plan for fuel shortages; Australia's Olympic team organisers welcome a ban on trans athletes in female competition.

Australia secures new fuel supply deals as shortages are felt across the nation; The government defends its moves in the Middle East, after criticism from Donald Trump; The International Olympics Committee rules on transgender athletes.

In this bulletin, Foreign Ministers meet to discuss conflicts at G7 talks in France; Donald Trump claims Iran has let tankers through the Strait of Hormuz; and in sport, The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia

Contradictory messages from the US and Iran over the war in the Middle East; Meta to appeal a finding it deliberately designed its platform to hook young users; The A-F-L unveils its new drug policy it says is the toughest in the nation.

A groundbreaking lawsuit finds Youtube and Meta liable for harm to children on social media; Australia and Germany announce strengthened security ties; South Australia takes on Victoria for the Sheffield Shield title.

In this bulletin, Ukraine and Russia escalates their attacks, as talks continue to stall; Muslim groups condemn firebombing of a building set to become a Mosque; and in sport, Eight more former AFL players join landmark class action against the league

Australia warns Israel against the occupation of southern Lebanon; The government outlines where fuel is running out across Australia; The latest designs revealed for Brisbane's planned stadium for the 2032 Olympics.

A Sydney teenager charged with terrorism offences; Donald Trump says Iran has given him a present, as he maintains talks to end the war are ongoing; Egypt international Mohamed Salah to leave the UK club of Liverpool.

In this bulletin, Iran appoints a new security chief; Pakistan says it is ready to host talks between Iran and the US aimed at ending the war; and in sport, Australia's edition of the King's Baton officially unveiled ahead of the Commonwealth Games