The latest on Iran + The surprise trend hurting first home buyers

Monday Headlines:  Conflict escalates in the Middle East as Israel, Iran and the US engage in strikes Petrol prices and travel: how this latest Middle East conflict will impact Australia Parents of backpacker killed on K’gari call for inquest Penny Wong to move censure motion against Pauline Hanson The Matildas win their Asian Cup opener Further listening from the headlines: Jane Hume on migration, One Nation and laughing at Angus Taylor Deep Dive: Getting on the property ladder in Australia has never been easy, but new data from Domain shows just how steep the climb has become.    The 2026 First Home Buyers Report reveals entry-level property prices have risen in every capital city (except for units in Canberra), deposit saving timelines are stretching longer and mortgage stress now hitting lower-end buyers nationwide.    In this episode of The Briefing, Domain’s Dr Nicola Powell joins us to unpack why this crisis is structural, not cyclical, and what, if anything, can be done to fix it.   Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.