The Daily Aus Headlines: ABC tentative pay deal reached
Mar 31, 2026
Coverage of a government fuel excise cut and why savings might take time to reach drivers. A national broadcaster and its staff reach a tentative three-year pay agreement after historic industrial action. U.S. investigators label a Michigan synagogue attack as terrorism amid extremist links. Astronomers announce discovery of an ultra-rare “stellar fossil” carrying traces of the universe’s first stars.
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Fuel Excise Cut Won't Immediately Lower Pump Prices
- The federal fuel excise will be halved for three months, cutting petrol and diesel by 26.3 cents per litre from tomorrow.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned it may take one to two weeks for lower prices to reach consumers because current station tanks were bought at higher rates.
Tentative ABC Pay Deal Ends Major Strike
- ABC management and staff reached a tentative three-year deal with a 4% pay rise in year one and 3.25% in following years.
- The offer totals 10.5% over three years and follows the ABC's first major strike in 20 years and Fair Work Commission mediation.
Michigan Synagogue Attack Ruled Terrorism
- US investigators declared the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue an act of terrorism after a man crashed a truck, opened fire and caused an explosion.
- FBI said the attacker consumed pro-Hezbollah ideology but had no verified Hezbollah membership or known co-conspirators.