Today's headlines include:

• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has blamed ongoing global and domestic uncertainty for its decision to lift interest rates for a third straight meeting.
• National electric vehicle sales have surged to a new record for the second consecutive month.
• The U.S. and Iran have launched new attacks ‌in the Persian Gulf as they wrestle for control over the Strait of Hormuz. 
• And today’s good news: Eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has won the Gold Coast Pro, her first title since coming out of retirement.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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