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  • Featured image for the blog, "US and Iran two-week ceasefire: what happens next?"
    US and Iran two-week ceasefire: what happens next?

    A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran pauses hostilities, but the real test is what “success” looks like after the deadline. Key factors include talks, risks in the region (including Lebanon), and regulated access to the Strait of Hormuz.

    Apr 8, 2026 • 6 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Artemis 2 returns: historic lunar images and safe splashdown"
    Artemis 2 returns: historic lunar images and safe splashdown

    Artemis 2 returns to Earth with breathtaking images from deeper into space than ever before—Earth behind the Moon, a near-total solar eclipse, and a radio blackout—while NASA completes safe splashdown preparations.

    Apr 8, 2026 • 6 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Terror attack near Israeli consulate in Istanbul: what we know"
    Terror attack near Israeli consulate in Istanbul: what we know

    A daylight gunfight erupted near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, with Turkish security forces confronting three attackers. Here’s what we know so far about the incident, injuries, and investigative leads.

    Apr 8, 2026 • 4 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Trump and Iran: two-week ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz"
    Trump and Iran: two-week ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz

    A reported two-week Trump-Iran ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what the US says it gained, how markets and ASX reacted, and why Australians are watching for fuel price relief.

    Apr 8, 2026 • 8 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Cyclone Maila threatens Far North Queensland: what to know"
    Cyclone Maila threatens Far North Queensland: what to know

    Cyclone Maila is intensifying off Australia’s north coast and may impact Cape York near Lockhart River on Saturday. Read key details on the cyclone’s track, strength, and early preparation steps.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Fuel supplies not guaranteed past May: what this means"
    Fuel supplies not guaranteed past May: what this means

    Australia’s fuel supplies are confirmed into May, but there are no guarantees beyond then. Learn what it means for motorists, why petrol rationing is being discussed, and what to watch next.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 3 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Artemis II: Crew Reaches Furthest Point From Earth"
    Artemis II: Crew Reaches Furthest Point From Earth

    Discover what “Artemis II furthest point from Earth” means, when the crew sets the distance record past the Moon, and why lunar crater names like Integrity and Carol add a deeply human layer to the mission.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 3 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Sparks Backlash From Australia"
    Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Sparks Backlash From Australia

    Trump’s Iran ultimatum sparks backlash from Australia and other allies in the Pacific, raising questions about US escalation versus diplomacy, alliance cohesion, and demands tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Queensland adult crime, adult time: early results explained"
    Queensland adult crime, adult time: early results explained

    Explore early findings from Queensland’s adult crime, adult time laws: crime appears down 1.2%, with big drops in break-ins, robbery, and stolen cars—alongside concerns about fewer court appearances and sentencing outcomes.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 5 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "P-plater crash after suspected street race near Sydney Airport"
    P-plater crash after suspected street race near Sydney Airport

    A P-plater crash near Sydney Airport in Mascot has sparked alleged street-racing claims. Police say an 18-year-old lost control at high speed, hit a guardrail, and both occupants were taken to hospital for checks.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 3 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Strathfield Van Incident: Man Trapped Under Vehicle Update"
    Strathfield Van Incident: Man Trapped Under Vehicle Update

    Emergency crews responded to a van-pedestrian crash on Cooper Street in Strathfield about 1am. The man was freed after roughly 30 minutes and taken to hospital in serious condition. Driver breath test was negative.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 2 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Banned driver’s dramatic Greenacre escape attempt"
    Banned driver’s dramatic Greenacre escape attempt

    Police allege a banned driver crashed a Subaru into a tree outside a home in Greenacre, then fled on foot through backyards toward Ilawong Crescent. Arrest followed and five charges—including prohibited drug and false details—are before court.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Fuel crisis forces federal budget rethink as One Nation surges"
    Fuel crisis forces federal budget rethink as One Nation surges

    Australia’s diesel and petrol supply may be stabilising after Easter, but cost-of-living pressure is reshaping federal budget priorities. Meanwhile, One Nation climbs to 25% in the latest national primary vote.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 5 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "US Special Forces rescue airman from Iran amid ceasefire talks"
    US Special Forces rescue airman from Iran amid ceasefire talks

    A US Special Forces operation helped recover an American airman after his fighter jet was shot down over Iran. CIA deception, Navy SEAL Team 6 expertise, and rapid extraction amid ceasefire talks are at the center of this dramatic mission.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 5 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Church Easter prayers for peace unite Sydney faith communities"
    Church Easter prayers for peace unite Sydney faith communities

    Discover how church Easter prayers for peace brought Sydney congregations together on Easter Sunday, centering on the Resurrection, gratitude for loved ones, and renewed hope in uncertain times.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min read
  • Featured image for the blog, "Trump 100% Pharma Tariff: What It Could Mean for Australia"
    Trump 100% Pharma Tariff: What It Could Mean for Australia

    Australians are asking whether the proposed Trump 100% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals could raise medicine costs. Here’s what Mark Butler says about PBS pricing, and what it means for major exporters like CSL.

    Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min read