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Mar 31, 2026 • 20min

Trump tells allies 'go get your own oil'

Donald Trump tells his allies to 'go get your own oil' - lashing out at them for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 20min

Fears fuel cut will drive inflation

Nino Bucci, courts reporter at The Guardian Australia, outlines the Desi Freeman manhunt. Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, discusses calls for de-escalation and regional diplomacy. Alison Horne, ABC Jerusalem correspondent, reports on missile strikes and frontline developments. John Lyons, ABC’s America editor, analyzes US signals, troop moves and strategic leverage in the region.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 20min

National Cabinet to discuss solutions to oil crisis

Chris Bowen, Federal Energy Minister and senior Labor figure, outlines government moves to underwrite fuel imports and support extra supplies. He explains why smaller importers need backing and how rapid underwriting could work. Planning for possible rationing and lessons from COVID are discussed. The conversation also touches on transport impacts and wider supply-chain strain.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 20min

Cyclone Narelle barrels along the West Australian coast

Isabel Massali, ABC reporter on the ground in Western Australia covering Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Alison Horn, Jerusalem-based ABC correspondent tracking international reactions to a US peace plan. David Kilcullen, UNSW Professor of War Studies assessing geopolitical and economic fallout. They discuss the cyclone's path and community impacts. They explore Iran's response to a US peace proposal and global economic and security ripple effects.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 20min

Trump says Iran wants deal 'so badly'

An elite US paratroop regiment expected to be deployed against Iran as Israel announces plans to occupy southern Lebanon. 
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Mar 23, 2026 • 20min

Tehran denies Trump's peace talks claim

Sally McManus, ACTU secretary advocating for workers and wage rises. Stephen Jedgetts, foreign affairs reporter on EU-Australia trade and new defence ties. Catherine Dis, Jerusalem correspondent covering US-Israel-Iran tensions and Tehran's denial of talks. They discuss fuel price shocks, supply chain and transport impacts, regional security visits, and domestic labour disputes in concise, topical segments.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 20min

Petrol price crunch looms

Catherine de Sintemona, a field reporter on the ground in Demona, describes missile strikes near the Dimona reactor and local civilian impact. She discusses Netanyahu’s reassurances about reactor safety. The conversation also covers US ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz, regional escalation risks, and looming fuel price and supply chain pressures.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 24min

Labor scores resounding victory in SA election

In a landslide result, Labor has claimed a second term in South Australia - even increasing its majority in the state.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 20min

Cyclone Narelle bears down on far north Queensland

Ashton Hearn, South Australian Liberal leader navigating the state campaign and policy fights. Kayman Gok, North America correspondent covering Pentagon funding and diplomatic fallout. Kimberley Price, ABC reporter on the ground in far north Queensland amid cyclone preparations. They discuss the cyclone's path and community preparedness, Coral Sea warming and its role in storm strength, and political and military developments in the US.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 20min

Oil price soars after gasfield attack

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

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