More than 100,000 Australians are stranded in Middle Eastern transit hubs after airspace closures across the region grounded flights. Travellers are sleeping on airport floors, running low on money and medication, with no evacuation plan currently in place from the federal government. Australian traveller Trina describes being trapped in Qatar after a layover, facing accommodation chaos, running out of heart medication unavailable in the country, and receiving no information from airlines or government authorities.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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Australians stranded in Middle East war zone

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Iranian missile strikes have hit multiple locations across the Middle East, including a British airbase in Cyprus and the Al Minhad airbase near Dubai used by Australian defence personnel. Over 115,000 Australians remain stranded across the region as airspace closures disrupt travel, while Australia supports US-led action aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Miles confirms all Australian defence personnel are safe and accounted for, with the government working on contingency plans for potential repatriation flights.

Iranian strikes hit bases as Australians stranded

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Sydney-born lawyer Lisa Segalov is sheltering with her four children in a reinforced safe room in Israel as missile attacks from Hezbollah intensify across the region. More than 100,000 Australians are currently in the Middle East conflict zone as President Trump warns of escalating action against Iran and Israel considers a ground invasion of Lebanon. Emergency regulations have closed schools and non-essential services, with residents ordered to stay near safe rooms as the conflict enters what officials predict will be weeks of sustained military action.

Australian mum shelters from missiles in Israel

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Jackie O has reportedly sought legal advice and may not return to the Kyle and Jackie O radio show following an on-air incident where Kyle gave her a public dressing down. The situation threatens the radio network's $200 million investment in the duo's 10-year contract, with sources suggesting Jackie O wants to take a stand against workplace treatment. The show has already experienced declining ratings in Melbourne and Sydney, with Ben Fordham winning seven out of eight surveys in Sydney last year.

Jackie O seeks legal advice over Kyle feud

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Australians stranded in Middle East war zone

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