Intelligence expert Neil Fergus revealed how 50+ Australian personnel are currently embedded in the US Navy’s elite submarine fleet as part of AUKUS training. 

While the government denies direct involvement in the Middle East conflict, Fergus explained why these sailors must go wherever their US commanders lead.

Intelligence expert Neil Fergus revealed how 50+ Australian personnel are currently embedded in the US Navy&rsquo;s elite submarine fleet as part of AUKUS training. 
While the government denies direct involvement in the Middle East conflict, Fergus explained why these sailors must go wherever their US commanders lead.

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Why Australian sailors were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

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Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.

While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.
While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

Did Donald Trump’s 2am call save the Iranian female soccer team?

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, March 9th, 2026

Jason’s team is staging a "hobby intervention" because his lack of after-work activities has officially become everyone else's problem. 

Listen to the suggestions and Jason’s picky excuses as he searches for a way to fill his afternoons before his 8:00 PM bedtime.

Jason&rsquo;s team is staging a "hobby intervention" because his lack of after-work activities has officially become everyone else's problem. 
Listen to the suggestions and Jason&rsquo;s picky excuses as he searches for a way to fill his afternoons before his 8:00 PM bedtime.

Why Jason’s team are begging him to get a hobby this week

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/646d77aa-f8c6-429e-8983-b408001bd004/transcript

Why Australian sailors were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

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