The Daily Aus Headlines: Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile
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Mar 18, 2026 A report on minor damage to an Australian military base in the Middle East after an Iranian missile strike. Coverage of NSW outlawing symbols tied to Hizb ut-Tahrir and penalties for displaying them. An update on Cuba reconnecting its national power grid and restarting its largest oil-fired plant. A heartwarming story about an 11-year-old designing glasses to help people with dyslexia.
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Australian Base Near Al-Minhad Sustains Minor Damage
- An Australian military base in the UAE was hit by an Iranian missile but sustained only minor damage.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed no Australian troops were hurt and said the strike landed near Al-Minhad around 9am, damaging an accommodation block and medical facility.
NSW Bans Hizb ut-Tahrir Symbols With Criminal Penalties
- New South Wales banned symbols linked to outlawed group Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Penalties include up to two years imprisonment, a $22,000 fine, or both, and AG Michael Daly framed it as following federal moves to hold extremists to account.
Cuba Reconnects Grid After 29-Hour Blackout
- Cuba restored its grid and biggest oil-fired plant after a 29-hour nationwide blackout but warned shortages may continue.
- The collapse followed US restrictions on Venezuelan oil shipments and heightened tensions with threats of further US action and tariffs.