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The Liberal candidate for Farrer has launched her campaign alongside Opposition Leader Angus Taylor. Plus, Victorian taxpayers will pick up the bill for a $125 million deal made by the state government to settle a COVID class action lawsuit.

A fifth member of Iran's women’s soccer team withdraws their claim for asylum, the RBA to determine the impact of inflation on the cash rate. Plus, Formula One cancels the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to conflict in the Middle East.

Italy's defence minister confirms a US-Italian air base was struck by a drone attack, Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen maintains Australia's fuel supply is secure. Plus, the Coalition falls behind Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in recent polls. 

Three more members of the Iranian women's football team have decided to follow their teammates home despite being granted asylum. Plus, the Northern Territory requests help from the ADF with the recovery phase of ongoing flooding in the Top End.

13 people arrested for alleged assault in Melbourne, the government models' scenarios where inflation hits the "mid to high fours", and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce speaks positively about Nationals leader Matt Canavan.

Northern Territory government requests ADF help for floods, Bali murder sentence to be appealed, One Nation candidate praises funding, and US President Trump calls on global nations to send war ships to the Strait of Hormuz

Chris Bowen updates Australia on the fuel supply, while emergency crews search for a man missing in Bundaberg floodwaters. Plus, a man in a legal dispute with former premier Daniel Andrews faces claims of paying witnesses.

Middle East War approaches its third week as Pete Hegseth claims Iran’s Leader is wounded, authorities issue a WA bushfire warning. Plus, Jewish leaders lament Dennis Richardson quitting the Royal Commission.

The price of oil exceeds $100 a barrel as stocks sink worldwide amid the Iran war, Nationals Leader Matt Canavan visits Albury, Byron Bay's Bluesfest music festival has been cancelled, and Jackie O Henderson to sue her former employer ARN.

Australia could face food shortages within weeks as the Middle East conflict threatens fuel supplies, new polling names Jacinta Allan the nation’s least-liked premier. Plus, Qantas settles a major class action over pandemic flight cancellations.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader calls for national unity and threatens US bases in his first message, Labor pulls non-essential officials from Israel and the UAE. Plus, the Middle East conflict could push inflation into the high four per cent range.

Matt Canavan is outlining the Nationals' agenda after his ascension to party leader, floodwaters in Queensland have turned deadly after the bodies of two Chinese tourists were located. Plus, Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world.

Former defence and ASIO chief Dennis Richardson quits the Royal Commission into antisemitism, Matt Canavan outlines the Nationals’ agenda after becoming leader. Plus, the NSW families and communities minister faces calls to resign.

Explosions erupt across Beirut as the IDF launches a large wave of strikes on Hezbollah, the International Energy Agency agrees to release a record 400 million barrels. Plus, Dennis Richardson quits the Royal Commission into antisemitism.

The price of oil has risen again overnight, there are unconfirmed reports four more members of Iran's women's football team are seeking asylum in Australia. Plus, the Darwin River Dam water pumping station is back in operation.

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader after David Littleproud’s shock resignation, Qantas raises international airfares this week. Plus, the federal government introduces legislation to temporarily ban some people from entering Australia.

Iran fires missiles at Israeli cities and US targets as Pete Hegseth vows attacks will continue until Tehran surrenders, reports four more Iranian women footballers may seek asylum in Australia. Plus, Australia sends an RAAF Wedgetail to the Gulf.

Five players of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas, Naveed Akram has been successful in court. Plus, the price of Brent crude oil has dipped below $100US a barrel overnight.

The alleged Bondi terrorist wins an interim suppression order protecting details about his family, three Australian men sentenced in Indonesia over the fatal shooting of a Melbourne man. Plus, emergency flood warnings issued across Queensland.