Evening News Bulletin 20 April 2024

A man killed in a collision with a bus in western New South Wales; Thousands evacuated from the path of a volcano in Indonesia; Olympic officials not worried about French… [...]

The Australians taking part in a mission to bring 5,500 tonnes of aid to Gaza

As the Freedom Flotilla prepares to set sail from Turkey to Gaza, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged Australians "not to try and break the naval blockade"… [...]

Elon Musk's X pledges to fight Australian watchdog over church stabbing content

X, formerly Twitter, says it will fight Australia's online safety regulator over an order to take down posts after a church bishop was stabbed in Sydney. [...]

Fears that Iran-Israel warfare is coming out of the shadows

Iran's foreign minister has sought to play down a suspected Israeli attack on Iran, following reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan. World leaders are meanwhile calling for restraint. [...]

Midday News Bulletin 20 April 2024

A massive explosion heard at Iranian-backed base in Baghdad; a vigil for the victims of the Bondi mall attack to be held tomorrow; and in tennis, top seed Alexander Zverev… [...]

Global tensions and China slowdown among key threats to budget, Jim Chalmers warns

The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned. [...]

Iran plays down the impact of apparent Israeli airstrikes, signals no further retaliation

Iran's muted response to Israel's drone attack may be a sign diplomatic efforts to quell a regional war are working. [...]

A surcharge for cash payments? What could happen as Australians ditch notes and coins

From vulnerable Australians to courier companies, what happens when we no longer deal in hard, cold cash? [...]

Qantas reassures customers amid air travel disruptions due to conflict

As world leaders urge restraint amid the latest Iran-Israel tensions and ponder what comes next, the instability has already caused significant disruption to the aviation industry. Qantas is reassuring its… [...]

'Conspiracy theorist' sets himself on fire outside Donald Trump's hush money trial

The man burned for several minutes in full view of television cameras that were set up outside the New York courthouse. [...]

Morning News Bulletin 20 April 2024

A man sets himself on fire outside the court where Donald Trump's criminal trial is taking place; Iran downplays effects caused by Israeli missile attack; and Premier League left with… [...]

One third of Australians say they’re lonely. This is how Masarrat found new friends

More Australians are experiencing loneliness and mental distress this year, according to a recent report. Almost 35 per cent blamed a lack of connection and adequate support services. This community… [...]