The Daily Aus Headlines: Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem
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Mar 6, 2026 Australian sailors were confirmed aboard a US submarine involved in a recent strike. Victoria will let trained pharmacists prescribe contraceptive pills after consultations. A major shakeup in US homeland leadership followed intense political scrutiny. Scientists recorded 309 new freshwater fish species in 2025, a big win for biodiversity research.
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Australian Personnel Aboard US Submarine
- Three Australian navy personnel were aboard a US submarine involved in a torpedo strike that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said they had no involvement while Greens Senator David Shoebridge accused the government of hiding Australia's role.
Access Contraceptives Via Pharmacists In Victoria
- Victoria will let trained pharmacists supply the contraceptive pill without a GP prescription from July 1.
- The expansion covers first scripts and refills at 850 pharmacies after a 2023 trial, with pharmacists required to consult and outline risks.
Trump Removes Kristi Noem After Hearings
- Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem two days after she faced congressional questioning over immigration policy.
- Noem was criticised for a $220 million ad campaign she prominently featured and will move to a special envoy role.