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An Iranian ballistic missile was shot down over Syrian airspace after heading for Turkey. A US destroyer’s interception eased Article 5 concerns but diplomatic tensions remain.
Around 200 Australians on Emirates flight EK414 landed in Sydney after being stranded in Dubai. Government has announced additional repatriation flights as thousands remain in the Middle East; practical advice for those still overseas.
US officials say a 2024 plot to assassinate Donald Trump influenced Operation Epic Fury—claiming a covert unit leader was killed and thousands of Iranian targets struck amid public concern.
A US submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate Iris Denner off Sri Lanka. Dozens dead and rescued — a first since WWII — with major implications for shipping, regional security and Australia.
Sydney Royal Easter Show reveals 418 showbags for 2026 — prices $5–$38 with 88 under $10. Find top picks like Dairy Milk, Bluey and Bertie Beetle and hear about the hospital preview.
ARN Media has ripped up the 10‑year, $200M Kyle & Jackie O KIIS FM contract after a heated on‑air stoush. Jackie O offered an alternative role; Kyle given 14 days to respond.
Australia has just 16 psychiatrists per 100,000 people. The peak body is urging a ~$23M, two‑year federal investment to expand training, boost recruitment and close rural gaps.
Watch how 14 firefighters executed a technical rope rescue after a hot-air balloon struck a mobile phone tower near Houston, lowering two passengers safely.
Operation Epic Fury widens across the Middle East. Trump denies Israel pressured US strikes on Iran; embassy closures, shipping disruptions and energy risks follow.
WGEA data shows the gender pay gap fell just under 1%, driven by wage gains among lower-income women. Victoria will legally guarantee two days of work-from-home for suitable roles, but experts warn senior-level inequality and small-business impacts remain.
President warns of a weeks‑long US–Israel campaign against Iran. A concise guide to casualties, regional escalation and what Australians should watch — evacuations, fuel and markets.
A 25-year-old has been charged with murder after a 39-year-old man died following a late-night confrontation on Patterson Lane, Mount Barker. Major Crime detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information or footage to come forward.
A Toyota Kluger allegedly stolen at Laverton Station crashed into a tree in Seabrook around 1am and split in two. Police are searching for the missing driver and urge anyone with dashcam or CCTV from 12:50–1:10am to come forward.
A leaked photograph from a sealed Jeffrey Epstein deposition prompted Hillary Clinton to pause testimony, confront lawmakers and demand a private consultation. Read the timeline and implications.
Women retire with about $50,000 less in super — explore causes, SA’s $152M school-fee repeal, the pet etiquette debate and practical steps households can take.
Discover Australia’s hottest toys for Christmas 2026 from the Melbourne Toy Awards — kid-tested favourites and retailer picks like Zipstring Arcana, Hot Wheels, Uno, Micro Pets and VTech.
