Iran confirms death of top navy commander

Israel had previously described Tangsiri as the man "directly responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz". [...]

Adriana Rivas launches final appeal against extradition to Chile

A former Sydney nanny accused of torture and kidnapping for the Chile's Pinochet regime is making her last attempt to prevent extradition to Chile. The two day federal court hearing… [...]

Dezi Freeman shot dead by Victoria Police ending 7-month manhunt

One of the biggest manhunts in Australia has come to an end. Desmond Freeman is believed to have been shot dead in a standoff with police this morning. The self-proclaimed… [...]

National Cabinet halves fuel excise after mounting pressure to address petrol prices

Against the backdrop of attacks and escalating threats of ground operations in the Middle East, the volatile price of oil has again risen. And so too, the financial pressure being… [...]

New government inquiry could turn up the heat on Australian gas exporters

The war in the Middle East has Australian gas exporters on track for huge profits, prompting calls for an urgent 25 per cent tax on gas exports. [...]

'Evil man': A timeline of the seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The search for alleged police shooter Dezi Freeman has been one of Australia's largest police operations in history. [...]

Why the real crunch point on oil supply hasn’t hit Australia yet

Brent crude surges as Middle East tensions escalate, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and raising concerns the real supply crunch has yet to reach Australia. In this episode… [...]

Relief for struggling motorists as government slashes fuel tax

After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime… [...]

A fuel excise cut is on its way, but is it a big 'mistake' for Australian households?

Economists warn that a fuel excise cut could boost inflation — and make mortgage rate hikes more likely. [...]

Who are the Houthis? The 'powerful ally' of Iran putting 'significant' pressure on Trump

The latest Houthi attack on Israel comes after years of back-and-forth attacks between the group and the US in the Red Sea. [...]

G7 ministers gather for economic talks amid demands for clarity on US war plans

G7 ministers will meet on Monday as the US comes under pressure to clarify its war aims in the Middle East, and a path to ending hostilities. [...]

Fuel excise halved for three months | Evening News Bulletin 30 March 2026

In this bulletin, the federal government announces it will halve the fuel excise from Wednesday, Donald Trump says the US could launch a ground campaign on Iran's Kharg Island. And… [...]