Wednesday 4 March 2026

The Reserve Bank Governor warns that another rate hike is a live option as the Iranian conflict pushes oil prices higher. 
The Middle East conflict escalates with the Australian Defence Force headquarters in the UAE hit
The richest programme in radio, the Kyle and Jackie O Show, collapses after a spat between the two stars
Apple and Google launch versions of cheaper mobile phones 
Weight-loss drugs might help heart attack victims’ recovery

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Wednesday 4 March 2026
The Reserve Bank Governor warns that another rate hike is a live option as the Iranian conflict pushes oil prices higher.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The Middle East conflict escalates with the Australian Defence Force headquarters in the UAE hit</li>
<li aria-level="1">The richest programme in radio, the Kyle and Jackie O Show, collapses after a spat between the two stars</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple and Google launch versions of cheaper mobile phones&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Weight-loss drugs might help heart attack victims&rsquo; recovery</li>
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RBA: rate hike is ‘live’; richest radio show collapses; Google v Apple in smartphones

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