Follow live: The war on Iran, the regime's retaliations and what's likely to come next

The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is escalating rapidly, with casualties mounting, missile strikes hitting Tehran and central Israel, and deadly protests erupting in Pakistan. [...]

Trump says Iran wants talks again after decapitation strike | Morning News Bulletin 2 March 2026

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks after the decapitation strike on the Ayatollah... a man drowns in flooding in South Australia... and the Matildas defeat the… [...]

'We're grounded': Australian family's regret over passports trapped in 'nightmare' limbo

Gemma has had to send physical passports, birth certificates and a marriage licence overseas as part of new entry laws. [...]

'One of Australia's most iconic artists' to represent country at Eurovision

Australia will send a huge household name to compete for the 70th Eurovision title in Vienna. [...]

Were the Israeli-US strikes on Iran legal under international law? These experts say no

The government's refusal to publicly assess the legality of the strikes risks "trashing" international law, an expert says. [...]

'Cutting out cancer': Australians cheer Khamenei's death, amid 'conflicting' feelings for Iran

Iranian-Australians are concerned about their loved ones amid recent strikes, but some are also celebrating. [...]

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's supreme leader | Evening News Bulletin 1 March 2026

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates Australia's support for United States military action; And in sport, the situation… [...]

Iran's Ayatollah Khameini killed in US/Israeli attack; 'He won't be mourned' says Albanese

.Australian leaders have thrown their support behind the strikes on Iran amid reports Iran's supreme leader has been killed. For the second time in 12 months, the US and Israel… [...]

In pictures: Colour, protest and pride at this year's Sydney Mardi Gras

Chants of both pride and protest echoed around Sydney as thousands of people marched along Oxford Street for the annual Mardi Gras parade. [...]

Fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination | Midday News Bulletin 1 March 2026

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the… [...]

Wong warns Australians in Middle East of 'difficult days ahead' as flights cancelled

Some believe that Middle East airspace could be "shut for quite some time" amid the latest conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. [...]

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear | Extra Morning News Bulletin 1 March 2026

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the… [...]