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Tackling intergenerational equity amid war in the Middle East and runaway inflation. There's high stakes for the federal government in tonight's budget, with a bid to shift fortunes more in favour of younger Australians..

An ABC investigation finds Australian gas is generating big trading profits in Singapore.

Three Australian women with links to Islamic State have been arrested after arriving back in the country, facing jail time for alleged slavery and terrorism offences.

Families linked to ISIS are flying home to Australia from Syria with some facing imminent arrest on arrival.

The ambitious plan to have a major freight rail corridor stretching from Melbourne to Brisbane is all but dead with the federal government putting the brakes on the Inland Rail project. 

As Iran renews missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, the U-S military begins a new operation to help vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, saying its destroyed small Iranian boats, and intercepted drones and cruise missiles fired at ships. 

King Charles addresses a joint session of the US Congress, launching a vigorous defence of the NATO pact.

A courtroom  appearance for the man charged with attempting to assassinate U-S president Donald Trump. 

US Presidential security questioned again in the wake of the shooting incident as Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

The White House is today hosting a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon. It comes as Donald Trump issues new threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Government's 'brutal' multi-billion dollar NDIS overhaul to rein in spending while saving its 'social licence' but will it hurt the people who actually need it?

It costs 50 billion dollars a year and it's plagued by rorts, so how can the Government reform the NDIS to protect its budget while maintaining services to those who need it?

JD Vance heading to Pakistan for peace talks - it's unclear if Iran is attending but Donald Trump's warning he won't extend the ceasefire if there's no deal.

With negotiators heading back to Islamabad for peace talks, Donald Trump again threatens Iran to make a deal or face devastating consequences.

US President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

As we deal with a fuel crisis, a massive blaze rips through one of the country's only two oil refineries.

The International Monetary Fund warns of rising inflation and reduced economic growth if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened soon.

Donald Trump warns Iranian ships challenging his naval blockade will be taken out as he insists Tehran wants a deal 'very badly'.

Oil prices could soar even higher as Donald Trump announces a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks over the weekend. 

Israel agrees to start ceasefire talks with Lebanon, as its continued attacks on Hezbollah sites in the country strain the already fragile 2-day-old ceasefire in the Middle East.

Both sides are declaring victory but the Middle East ceasefire is now looking fragile with Israel launching waves of attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.

With his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz looming Donald Trump issues another wild threat to Iran.

US President Donald Trump's tone is hardening as he mounts increasing threats to Iran, which has rejected the latest ceasefire deal.

More details about the daring rescue of a US pilot downed over Iran as Donald Trump again threatens Tehran's energy plants in an expletive ridden social media post.

Anthony Albanese's rare address to the nation - ahead of rolling out a billion dollar plan to help business ride out the chaos.

Donald Trump tells his allies to 'go get your own oil' - lashing out at them for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

National Cabinet convenes to discuss solutions to the fuel crisis but is rationing inevitable?

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens towns and cities along Western Australia's north and Mid-West.

An elite US paratroop regiment expected to be deployed against Iran as Israel announces plans to occupy southern Lebanon. 

Tehran denies claims of peace talks after President Trump backs down on an ultimatum to bomb Iran's power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran vows revenge for strikes on its energy grid as the clock ticks on Donald Trump's deadline to open the Straight of Hormuz. 

In a landslide result, Labor has claimed a second term in South Australia - even increasing its majority in the state. But it's the rise of right-wing party One Nation that's capturing attention, jumping ahead of the Liberal party's primary vote.

Communities in far north Queensland are hunkering down this morning as Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on them. 

Israel strikes Iran's largest gas field in the Persian Gulf sends oil prices soaring.

Are we headed for a recession? Australians brace for the impact of the RBA's second rate hike. So, has the Government got its economic settings right? The Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson speaks to AM.

Fuel prices adding to anxiety ahead of a possible interest rate hike today - the Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the Government can't just blame conflict in the Middle East.

The US admits the obvious – the Strait of Hormuz is not currently safe - and it wants other nations to help secure it.

Iran's new supreme leader has indicated Iran will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz and keep attacking neighbouring Gulf countries. 

Iran strikes shipping in the Straight of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency agrees to the largest release of emergency oil stocks in history.

With war raging in the Middle East, The Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to AM about the impact on the Australian economy. 

Donald Trump weighs in as members of the Iranian women's soccer seek asylum in Australia.

A thick blanket of black smoke engulfs Tehran... its oil facilities under attack as the regime gets close to choosing a new Supreme Leader.

Iran has launched a fresh wave of strikes across the gulf states in the last few hours, triggering emergency warnings in some of the region's biggest cities.

A mercy flight brings relieved Australians back from the Middle East but thousands more face a nervous wait to get home.

Donald Trump confirms a 'substantial attack' on a meeting of Iranian leaders gathering to elect a new Supreme Leader.

Donald Trump warns Iran the 'big wave' is coming as the conflict widens with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire.

Iran launches attacks across the Middle East as it vows retribution for the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Nine childcare services that failed to lift standards by the federal government's deadline are now in a process that could end with their taxpayer funding being cut.

A security scare at the Prime Minister's Canberra home - the Lodge - thrusts a controversial Chinese spiritual group into the spotlight - what is Falun Gong and why does Beijing not like it?