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IMF warns Middle East war could push global economy into recession

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:40:52 +0000

Plus- peace talks between Iran and the US could restart soon.

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5,000 charges laid during statewide crime crackdown

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:34:46 +0000

Plus - it looks like the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub is no more

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US talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over next two days- Donald Trump

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:29:53 +0000

The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.

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QANTAS cuts domestic flights as jet fuel prices continue to soar

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:51:49 +0000

The airline's already increased it's airfares, now it's axing 5% of it's flights within Australia

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Angus Taylor Reveals Hardline Immigration Policy.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:01:26 +0000

And gaming platform Roblox makes changes amid child grooming claims

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Federal Government to Spend Billions on Drones

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:10:53 +0000

Plus the US naval blockade of Iran's ports begins

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Coalition to unveil first pillar of immigration policy today

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:31:36 +0000

Plus- Donald Trump insists Iran wants to make a deal "very badly".

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Queensland energy bills double in 12 months

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:16:23 +0000

Around 37 thousand households are on hardship payment plans.

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US blockade underway in Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:32:24 +0000

Plus- Roblox announces new age-based accounts.

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Australia not asked to help with Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:04:15 +0000

The US President is planning on implementing the blockade from tonight

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Booking.com customers warned after potential cyber attack

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:56:20 +0000

Some customers personal information may've been breached

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PM to jet off to Brunei and Malaysia for further fuel security talks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:47:07 +0000

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Government defends new 20 million dollar fuel saving campaign

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:03:29 +0000

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International teachers double in QLD classrooms

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:37:38 +0000

Plus: Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Townsville this morning.

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Police investigate suspicious fire in Townsville

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:26:44 +0000

Plus: QLD cracks down on deepfake nude creators.

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US-Iran peace talks set to resume as 'serious disagreements' remain

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:51:53 +0000

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The four Artemis II astronauts have spoken about their mission for the first time

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:18:45 +0000

And, a national fuel campaign from the Federal Government is rolled out tomorrow.

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Crucial peace talks are underway between the US and Iran

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:55 +0000

And, NSW Police have foiled what they believe could have been an underworld hit in Sydney.

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NASA's next mission is "right around the corner"

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:03:03 +0000

NASA says its next moon mission is right around the corner after today's successful landing of Artemis II.

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'A perfect bullseye splashdown' - Artemis 2 crew successfully returns to Earth

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:56:35 +0000

The splash landing into the Pacific Ocean was the most dangerous part of the lunar mission

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Trump vows to get the Strait of Hormuz reopen ahead of peace talks with Iran

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:01:12 +0000

The US and Iran are meeting in Pakistan today

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Artemis II astronauts to return to Earth after historic moon mission

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:52:46 +0000

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JD Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US ahead of peace talks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:49:12 +0000

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Prime Minister labels fuel and gas deal with Singapore a 'win-win'

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:57:23 +0000

An agreement's been locked in during Anthony Albanese's visit to Singapore

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Energy Minister unveils another drop in diesel outages across Australia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:56:51 +0000

2.4% of our service stations have currently run out of diesel

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Fuel security in the spotlight with Anthony Albanese in Singapore for talks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:17:26 +0000

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare White House address

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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Bob Katter wants greater protections for Aussie soliders

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:58:32 +0000

It's in the wake of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest on alleged war crimes.

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PM Anthony Albanese lands in Singapore for fuel security talks

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:21:07 +0000

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High Court throws out Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal defamation loss

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:53:34 +0000

The former Liberal staffer lost the case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson in 2024

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Fuel security in the spotlight with PM to jet off to Singapore

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:53:31 +0000

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"We never made that promise" US VP JD Vance says ceasefire never included Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:56:34 +0000

Plus- an announcement on the future of the AFL Gather Round could happen this weekend.

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Cowboys hit final training session before QLD derby against Broncos

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:58:44 +0000

Brisbane is tipped to win against North Queensland despite missing key stars Reece Walsh and Ben Hunt.

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Ceasfire appears fragile after Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:31:48 +0000

Our Foreign Minister telling the ABC- attacks on Lebanon should stop, as part of the ceasefire.

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No bail request for Australia's most decorated soldier after war crime charges

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:54:50 +0000

Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of five counts of war crime murder

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Energy Minister warns Australia's fuel crisis isn't over despite ceasefire in Iran

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:54:30 +0000

The US has agreed to Iran's 10 point plan which includes Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz

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"Inappropriate' Albo slams Trump's warning to Iran "A whole civilisation will die"

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:38:55 +0000

It comes as a two week ceasefire is agreed to between the US-Israel and Iran

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Iran agrees to ceasefire with US-Israel

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:41:56 +0000

Trump doesn't follow through on threat that "a whole civilisation will die tonight."

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Donald Trump agrees to two week ceasefire if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:02:36 +0000

Trump has called it a double-sided ceasefire.

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Trump considering extension to deadline hours before it expires

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:37:54 +0000

The federal government says civilians should not be targeted.

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Nine people charged following theft of police car

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:21:02 +0000

Plus - the Cowboys are gearing up for Friday's blockbuster clash against the Broncos

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Trump threatens "a whole civilisation will die tonight" as Iran deal deadline looms

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:41:57 +0000

Plus- Ben Roberts-Smith to face court today.

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Ben Roberts-Smith refused bail after being charged over alleged war crimes

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:55:27 +0000

He's one of Australia's most decorated soldiers

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Prime Minister brings forward trip to Singapore to secure more fuel for Australia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:56:29 +0000

Anthony Albanese will head there later this week

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Former Soldier Expected to be Charged with War Crime of Murder

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:53:39 +0000

Ben Roberts Smith arrested at Sydney airport this morning.

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Fuel Rationing Not Being Considered

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:40:47 +0000

Plus Donald Trump takes aim at allies including Australia

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Fuel rationing not being considered by federal government

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:29:13 +0000

Plus- Far North Queensland braces for Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Eight people arrested over stolen police car

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:02:17 +0000

Plus: More and more people are now living in regional Australia... at a quicker rate than the cities.

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Donald Trump speaks after Iran rejects ceasefire deal

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:42:36 +0000

Plus- Artemis II makes history.

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Progress amid the fuel crisis as the number of servo's without diesel drops

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:06 +0000

It's as the Energy Minister reveals that fuel shipments to Australia are locked in well into May

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