US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal | Evening News Bulletin 12 April 2026

US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal; Government considering extra cost-relief measures in upcoming budget; And in athletics, Lachlan Kennedy pulls out of 200m after winning… [...]

Better than Bolt: Gout Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint, beats own record

The 18-year-old has become the first Australian to legally break the 20-second barrier over 200m after he recorded a time of 19.67. [...]

Israel and Lebanon to host talks in the US as ceasefire divisions emerge | Midday News Bulletin 12 April 2026

Israel and Lebanon to host talks in the US this week, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying he wants peace; Singapore's energy minister praises bilateral relationship, after new deal with Australia; And… [...]

The simple initiative helping migrants and refugees step into their new life

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community while building life-long friendships. The walking group may be simple, but organisers say at a… [...]

Government considering further economic relief as motorists urged to reduce fuel use

Transport Minister Catherine King has warned that even if the Strait of Hormuz opens soon, there's "a long tail" to the fuel crisis. [...]

More Australians are self-prescribing natural remedies, but are they always safe?

Widely used in cold and flu supplements, andrographis has been linked to life-threatening allergic reactions. [...]

'Special thing to be a human': Artemis II crew welcomed home after moon mission

The four astronauts took centre stage on Saturday, a day after returning from their historic lunar flyby. [...]

Why Melbourne woman Ildi wants to see the end of Viktor Orbán's time ruling over Hungary

From fencers to shopkeepers, Hungarians weigh in on an election that could end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. [...]

Human rights groups warn about systematic persecution of Baha'i followers

Executions have continued despite war in Iran, with human rights organisations warning the regime is sending a brutal message to citizens who challenge it.Fears are mounting in the minority Baha'i… [...]

Darwin multicultural walking group connecting migrants one step at a time

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. The walking group may be simple, but organisers say at a… [...]

No deal: JD Vance leaves Pakistan after US and Iran fail to reach peace agreement

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it was "disappointing" that a deal had not been reached, urging the US and Iran to return to negotiations. [...]

The US and Iran hold direct talks aimed at ending weeks of conflict | Morning News Bulletin 12 April 2026

The US and Iran hold direct talks, aimed at ending weeks of conflict; New shipments see Australian fuel reserves lift by two days, to 31-day supply; And in surfing, Australia's… [...]