Squiz Today Another front opens in the Middle East, and the hunt for some KitKatburglars
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Mar 29, 2026 Megan Fyfe, CEO of Tech Futures Australia, talks about teacher upskilling and classroom tech. She outlines a virtual teacher training program to boost digital literacy and coding in schools. Megan also introduces Lumen, a purpose-built safe AI tool for students. The conversation highlights scaling training to reach thousands and tackling barriers teachers face.
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Houthi Entry Expands Middle East War Risks
- The Yemen-based Houthi group's missile strikes into Israel signal the war is spreading beyond Iran and Israel.
- Houthis control northern Yemen, threaten the Bab el-Mandab shipping route, and could worsen global fuel shortages by disrupting oil transit.
Fuel Crisis Looms Longer Than The Fighting
- The conflict's impact on oil shipping routes could deepen an existing fuel crisis and keep economic pain longer than the war itself.
- Australian leaders face domestic pressure, prompting Anthony Albanese to convene National Cabinet on fuel shortages and price rises.
Norell Devastates Exmouth Ahead Of Easter
- Tropical cyclone Norell heavily damaged Western Australia's regional towns, cancelling flights and prompting major clean-up.
- Exmouth near Ningaloo Reef had dozens of SES requests and its airport was significantly damaged ahead of the Easter tourism peak.