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Geelong oil refinery fire threatens fuel supply

4/16/2026
With the nation's fuel supplies under threat because of the Iran war, the Federal Government has described a fire at a Victorian oil refinery, as "a setback."

Duration:00:27:17

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US, Iran could resume talks in 'days'

4/15/2026
The American President, Donald Trump, says peace talks between the US and Iran could resume in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad in a matter of days.

Duration:00:25:42

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Opposition immigration plan to protect Australian values

4/14/2026
The Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has announced the first part of his "Australian Values Migration Plan."

Duration:00:25:41

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Trump announces blockade of Iranian ports

4/13/2026
After the failed peace talks between the US and Iran, Donald Trump is now planning to use US navy ships to blockade Iranian ports.

Duration:00:25:44

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Israel to continue bombing Lebanon

4/10/2026
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his military will continue to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite agreeing to enter into peace negotiations with the Lebanese government.

Duration:00:25:44

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Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread

4/9/2026
The ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is looking tenuous this evening, after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of civilians.

Duration:00:25:42

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Iran ceasefire terms unclear

4/8/2026
The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed at the last minute to a two-week ceasefire, but it seems the three nations have differing ideas about the terms of the truce.

Duration:00:25:43

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Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes

4/7/2026
Australia's most famous modern day soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been charged with murder after an investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Duration:00:25:02

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Iran threatens to retaliate against US

4/6/2026
Iran is vowing to retaliate if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by tomorrow.

Duration:00:25:05

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Trump claims victory against Iran

4/2/2026
In his first address to the nation since the start of the war in Iran, the US President Donald Trump has claimed the military operation has been a major success.

Duration:00:25:44

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Prime Minister to address the nation as Iran conflict continues

4/1/2026
The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is to address the nation this evening to outline what the government is doing to ease the effects of the fuel crisis and to urge Australians to play their part in protecting supplies.

Duration:00:25:44

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Iran promises to kill US ground troops

3/31/2026
Iran is warning the United States that if ground troops enter the war in Iran none will return home alive.

Duration:00:25:44

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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police

3/30/2026
After the biggest manhunt in Victorian history, police have shot dead fugitive Dezi Freeman who was wanted for killing two police officers last year.

Duration:00:25:45

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Cyclone Narelle hits WA coast

3/27/2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall on WA's north west coast.

Duration:00:23:01

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Iran rejects peace deal

3/26/2026
Iran has rejected a U.S peace proposal and countered with its own terms to bring the conflict to an end, including that it be allowed to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Duration:00:25:05

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Australia and EU sign trade and defence deals

3/24/2026
Australia and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement and a defence and security pact.

Duration:00:25:45

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Battle lines drawn over Strait of Hormuz

3/23/2026
The Head of the International Energy Agency warns no country is immune from the worst fuel crisis in decades.

Duration:00:25:44

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Cyclone Narelle hits Northern Australia

3/20/2026
Communities on Queensland's north-west coast are taking shelter as tropical cyclone Narelle moves across the country's north.

Duration:00:25:06

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National Cabinet sets up Fuel Taskforce

3/19/2026
The Prime Minister has met with state and territory leaders and announced the setting up of a new fuel supply taskforce to co-ordinate a national response to the oil crisis.

Duration:00:25:43

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Iran attacks UAE base where Australians stationed

3/18/2026
Iran has attacked an airbase in the United Arab Emirates where Australian soldiers are stationed but no Australians were hurt in the attack.

Duration:00:25:04