Episodios

  • Iranian footballers return home amid escalating tensions

    Iranian footballers return home amid escalating tensions
    Mar 15 2026
    Three Iranian women's football players have decided to return home after their delegation sought asylum in Australia following refusal to sing the national anthem during the Asian Cup. Security concerns mount as Donald Trump considers military action in Iran, with USS Tripoli and 2,000 Marines potentially deploying to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. Security experts warn that Australian business executives and travellers could become targets for kidnapping or cyber attacks as Iran seeks alternative funding methods through proxy groups.

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    5 m
  • Rate hike looms as oil prices fuel inflation fears

    Rate hike looms as oil prices fuel inflation fears
    Mar 14 2026
    The Reserve Bank of Australia faces mounting pressure to raise interest rates as oil price shocks compound existing inflation concerns, with economists predicting potential rate hikes starting Tuesday. Rising fuel costs are expected to flow through to everyday consumer goods, pushing inflation towards 5%, while Centrelink payment increases of $22.20 per fortnight take effect on 20 March to provide relief for pensioners and disability recipients. Economic growth forecasts remain pessimistic at approximately 1.7%, potentially dropping to 1% if oil prices remain above $100 per barrel.

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  • Tour de Cure rides through Victoria's high country

    Tour de Cure rides through Victoria's high country
    Mar 14 2026
    The Tour de Cure cycling event travels through Tintaldra in Victoria's high country, with riders stopping at a local pub along the Murray River. Commonwealth Bank has supported Tour de Cure for 12 years, raising $22 million and achieving 50 breakthroughs, with 8,000 staff members participating annually in the charity cycling initiative.

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    2 m
  • Chalmers on Iranian players and fuel price crackdown

    Chalmers on Iranian players and fuel price crackdown
    Mar 14 2026
    Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses concerns about three Iranian women's football team members returning home after seeking sanctuary in Australia, following their refusal to sing the national anthem during the Asian Cup. Chalmers discusses the government's response to record-high petrol prices, including increased ACCC surveillance, doubled penalties for fuel retailers, and the recent $16 million fine issued to Mobil for misleading behaviour. The Treasurer outlines measures to combat price gouging and cost of living pressures, including the release of fuel reserves to regional areas and upcoming legislation to increase maximum penalties to $100 million.

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    6 m
  • Trump's warship plan

    Trump's warship plan
    Mar 14 2026
    Donald Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the US and Israel's war with Iran.

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    2 m
  • Trump's warship plan

    Trump's warship plan
    Mar 14 2026
    Donald Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the US and Israel's war with Iran.

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    2 m
  • Trump's warship plan

    Trump's warship plan
    Mar 14 2026
    Donald Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid the US and Israel's war with Iran.

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    2 m
  • Iranian footballers return home

    Iranian footballers return home
    Mar 14 2026
    Three members of the Iranian football team who were granted protection in Australia have decided to return to their home country.

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