Radio National Breakfast

The Prime Minister addressed the nation, after a week where one subject was on everyone's mind. The Federal Government has moved to cut the fuel excise and offer a suite of measures to help business, all on the backdrop of Donald Trump's mixed messaging over the Iran war. GuestsTom McIlroy, Political Editor at The GuardianKatina Curtis, Canberra Bureau Chief at The West AustralianTom Crowley, Radio National Breakfast's political correspondent.

If you live in a rural or remote community, your risk of dying from heart disease is far higher than your city-dwelling counterparts and your access to specialist healthcare can be much lower.When electrical engineer-turned-cardiologist Rolf Gomes saw this playing out during his rotations as a junior doctor in the bush...his mind started racing..how could he help fill that gap?Putting his engineering skills to use, he designed a mobile diagnostic and testing clinic, which today are known as heart trucks, and have helped save hundreds of lives in rural and remote communities in Australia.Guest: Dr Rolf Gomes is the creator and director or Heart of Australia

The prime minister has used a national address to urge Australians to save fuel for areas and industries that most need it, as the country grapples with supply chain issues caused by the war in the Middle East.But the address has attracted a mixed reactionGUEST: Dan Tehan, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions ReductionPRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

In a rare address to the nation, the Prime Minister has warned Australians of tough months ahead as the country grapples with fuel supply issues caused by the war in the Middle East.The Prime Minister's address comes with the government set to announce interest-free loans for struggling freight, fuel and fertiliser companies, and before Australia participates in a UK-led meeting on the Strait of Hormuz.GUEST: Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Martin Parkinson, former senior public servant and current Macquarie University chancellor, unpacks Australia’s migration policy. He discusses the mismatch between permanent and temporary intakes. He highlights licensing barriers that stop skilled arrivals from working at their level. He links underemployment and housing supply to public frustration and system strain.

Fergus McLachlan, retired Australian Major General and defence tech advisor, and Daniel Davis, former U.S. lieutenant colonel and defense policy analyst, unpack shifting US–Iran tensions. They discuss prospects for a quick military solution, leadership and strategy gaps, risks of escalation, regional leverage over oil routes, and who stands to profit from renewed arms demand.

Lebanon's capital Beirut has been hit by heavy air strikes overnight.Human rights organisations have accused Israel of deliberately targeting healthcare workers and facilities in the country.According to the World Health Organisation, there have been more than 80 attacks on healthcare workers since the latest escalation began at the start of March - killing 52 healthcare workers and injuring 126 others.Guest: Lou Cormack, Head of Mission in Lebanon for Médecins Sans FrontièresProducer: Pip Cook

The federal treasurer Jim Chalmers has moved to ease some of the flow-on economic effects of the Middle East conflict, announcing a suite of measures for small business yesterday.The Tax Office will now limit compliance action and pause some debt collection - for businesses unable to meet their tax obligations due to fuel supply issues.GUEST: Skye Cappuccio, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia

There is growing speculation that the US could exit the war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz still remaining effectively closed. We'll unpack the comments fueling the speculation, and hear how Europe and how both sides of Australian politics are responding.Then, we'll turn to domestic affairs - and hear about the latest debates in parliament and tension within the Liberal party. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

It's one of the only sports that waits for the conditions to be just right to compete and this week the surfs up on Bells Beach so the iconic annual event can begin.The world's best surfers will be battling for the Bell Trophy - marking the start of the 50th World Surfing League Championship Tour. GUEST: Sean Doherty, Editor of Surfing World and event commentatorPRODUCER: Eddy Diamond