Episodes

  • Emergency summit called as fuel crisis deepens

    Emergency summit called as fuel crisis deepens
    Mar 18 2026
    The Prime Minister is convening an emergency national cabinet meeting to address Australia's escalating fuel crisis, with plans to appoint a national fuel tsar to manage distribution. Service stations across Sydney's west and northwest are running dry, while South Australia has recorded a 37% increase in fuel drive-offs in the past week, prompting police to call for American-style prepayment systems at petrol stations.

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    2 mins
  • Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens far North Queensland

    Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens far North Queensland
    Mar 18 2026
    Severe tropical cyclone Norel is expected to make landfall in far north Queensland tomorrow morning as a Category 4 system, with wind gusts exceeding 200 kilometres per hour and up to 450 millimetres of rainfall predicted. The Army has been placed on standby as evacuations have begun in remote communities including Port Stewart and Lizard Island, which lie in the cyclone's direct path. Emergency alerts have been issued across Cape communities, with authorities warning residents that this could be the biggest cyclone many have experienced in their lives.

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    2 mins
  • Middle East strikes escalate as Qatar threatens retaliation

    Middle East strikes escalate as Qatar threatens retaliation
    Mar 18 2026
    Israeli forces have destroyed an apartment block in Beirut allegedly housing Hezbollah funds, while striking the world's largest natural gas field shared between Iran and Qatar. The attacks have triggered retaliatory strikes and prompted Qatar to consider military engagement, causing oil prices to surge to US$108 per barrel. Israel has also assassinated another high-ranking Iranian intelligence minister, adding to recent killings of top Iranian officials as the regime struggles with leadership succession.

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    3 mins
  • WA Premier seeks fuel share at National Cabinet

    WA Premier seeks fuel share at National Cabinet
    Mar 18 2026
    WA Premier Roger Cook will attend National Cabinet to negotiate Western Australia's share of 762 million litres of fuel from national emergency reserves. The State Government confirms sufficient diesel and petrol supplies through April and May, while seeking ACCC competition law changes to enable fuel redirection. Olyntra Energy, WA's largest gas retailer, announces the release of 800,000 litres of diesel from its reserves to the market.

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    1 min
  • Disabled man allegedly assaulted at NDIS home

    Disabled man allegedly assaulted at NDIS home
    Mar 18 2026
    A young man with severe autism was allegedly assaulted and left without medical care at his NDIS supported accommodation in Queensland. His mother discovered him covered in cuts and bruises during an unexpected visit just before Christmas, with carers failing to call an ambulance until she demanded it. Police have reopened an investigation into the assault, while the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is reviewing the actions of accommodation provider MyWay.

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    3 mins
  • Thousands of Sydneysiders swapping the car for public transport as fuel prices surge

    Thousands of Sydneysiders swapping the car for public transport as fuel prices surge
    Mar 18 2026
    The rising price of petrol across Sydney has been matched by a sharp increase in the use of public transport. New figures obtained by 7NEWS show thousands of Sydneysiders are swapping their cars for trains and buses to ease the impact on household budgets.

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    2 mins
  • Rock and rage: Chrissy Amphlett hits the stage in Melbourne

    Rock and rage: Chrissy Amphlett hits the stage in Melbourne
    Mar 18 2026
    The ups and downs of Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett is coming to life on stage in Melbourne. The show ‘Amplified' explains the 'pleasure and pain’ behind a celebrated but often outrageous career.

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    2 mins
  • Curtis Scott preparing to fight charges over alleged assault during night out in Sydney

    Curtis Scott preparing to fight charges over alleged assault during night out in Sydney
    Mar 18 2026
    Ex-NRL star Curtis Scott is preparing to fight charges after being accused of assaulting a teenager and two police officers on a night out. He claims there are two sides to the story and says he was just protecting his family.

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    2 mins