Matildas to face China in Asian Cup semi-finals as Taiwan defeated in defensive showdown

Taiwan played well beyond expectations, keeping China from finding a pair of clear goals until well into stoppage time. [...]

North Korea allegedly fires ballistic missiles during US-Korea drills

Nuclear-armed North Korea frequently objects to drills by the US and South Korea, calling them "dress rehearsals" for armed aggression. [...]

Punters 'unlikely' to see millions in ticket sales refunded as long-running festival shutters

Bluesfest's founder said it was "unlikely" festivalgoers, some of whom spent thousands on tickets and accommodation, would see any refunds. [...]

Why Australia's famous flying doctors are more important now than ever before

"In many communities, the flying doctor isn't just supporting the healthcare system, we are the healthcare system." [...]

Energy minister urges calm over fuel stocks as consumer watchdog scrutinises price increases

The government has assured Australians that there is no fuel supply shortage, as the New South Wales government convenes a fuel security roundtable. [...]

Eleven dead and more than 20 injured in Sudan drone strike

Drones have become a key ‌weapon in the war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces that began in April 2023. [...]

Haiti's first Paralympic skier hits the slopes, as Australia's Ben Tudhope wins bronze

Ralf Etienne, who was trapped under an earthquake in Haiti, wants to win gold in 2030. [...]

Australian fuel supplies "secure" amid oil import concerns | Evening News Bulletin 14 March 2026

Donald Trump declares the price of oil will soon fall after the US attack on Kharg Island; More rain predicted as the Northern Territory endures a flood emergency; Aryna Sabalenka's… [...]

Popular tax discount on electric vehicles could be phased out, just as petrol prices rise

Proponents fear ending the Electric Car Discount could unfairly punish families outside major metropolitan areas battling long commutes. [...]

Kharg Island hit in 'one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East'

The US military has bombed targets on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports, as US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran harder. [...]

US bombs military targets at key Iranian oil depot | Midday News Bulletin 14 March 2026

President Trump says the US has bombed military targets at a key Iranian oil depot; A New South Wales town runs out of fuel amid supply shortage fears; and in… [...]

Matildas sink North Korea to secure Women’s Asian Cup semi-final berth

The 2010 champions will play against either China or Taiwan at Optus Stadium on Tuesday. [...]