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    Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next few weeks | ABC News Top Stories

    US President Donald Trump has used a national address to boast of what he describes as his 'swift, overwhelming' victory in the war against Iran. He's blamed Iran for rising petrol prices across the world - Tehran has been blocking ships from passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz since the U-S and Israel started the conflict in February.   Australia will join a virtual meeting tonight of 35 countries willing to assist in reopening the Strait. The US will not take part in the talks. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled much anticipated reforms to gambling advertising. Under the new changes, Labor will cap the number of gambling ads per hour on daytime TV to three, and ban online advertising for users under 18. Liberal MP Simon Kennedy says the announcement is overdue and underwhelming. A class action has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia against Kmart, alleging that the retail giant underpaid its salaried store managers. The case centres around a claim that Kmart managers were routinely required to work "well beyond" their rostered hours without receiving overtime and penalty rates, or prescribed allowances. The allegations have not been proven and Kmart has not yet had an opportunity to file a defence.

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  2. 3H AGO

    Trump gives prime time address on Iran war | ABC News Top Stories

    US President Donald Trump has used an address to the nation to declare that Washington will attack Iran "extremely" over the next two to three weeks. He's reiterated his timeline that the war will wrap up in that same time frame warning the US will send Iran "back to the stone ages". Mr Trump also says his intention in Iran was not to force regime change, but it has been achieved anyway. The war began with the US and Israel's assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February - he's since been replaced by his son, Mojtaba. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister says while Australia is not an active participant in the Iran war, it is at the mercy of it. Addressing the National Press Club, Anthony Albanese has announced a one billion dollar Economic Resilience Program for businesses to help them get through the current economic crisis. The PM has also announced a daytime cap on TV gambling ads and has banned radio advertising during school pick-up and drop-off times. At least one person has died after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck in Indonesian waters. The country's Search and Rescue Agency says a 70-year-old woman has been killed while another resident was injured. Initial assessments show light to moderate damage in parts of the historic spice island of Ternate.

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  3. 5H AGO

    Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion' | ABC News Top Stories

    US president Donald Trump says his war in Iran is 'nearing completion.'

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  4. 6H AGO

    Aussies help Artemis II head to moon | ABC News Top Stories

    Four astronauts are on their way to the moon for the first time in fifty years, with Aussies playing a key part in the mission. NASA's Artemis II has launched from Florida, and is sending people deeper into space than ever before. Canberra organisations are managing important radio communications, just like during the moon landing in 1969. This rocket won't land on the moon but will circle around it on a ten day mission designed to gather data for a new era of space travel. The chief of NATO will visit Washington this week, after US president Donald Trump said he might pull out of the alliance. NATO's a huge military alliance covering much of Europe and North America, playing a massive role in global affairs. Mr Trump's threatening to leave NATO because European countries won't send ships to key oil shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran's been blocking since the US-Israeli war on Iran kicked off. As the blocked strait disrupts fuel supplies, the prime minister's set to announce a one billion dollar package for businesses hit hard by the fuel crisis. Anthony Albanese gave a rare national address last night which did not introduce any restrictions, instead encouraging people to save fuel where possible. He's expected to follow it up with money for interest free loans for truckies, freight carriers and fertiliser producers. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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  5. 7H AGO

    Artemis II astronauts blast off | ABC News Top Stories

    Four astronauts have made history, blasting off to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. NASA's Artemis II launched from Florida this morning, after two technical issues that were quickly resolved. It won't land on the moon but will circle around it on a 10 day journey, sending humans deeper into space than ever before. Australian organisations are helping monitor communications. The voyage is set to gather data for future missions and help figure out if people could ever live on the moon.   The Opposition's welcomed a one billion dollar support package for industries hit hard by the fuel crisis sparked by the Middle East war, The Prime Minister's set to announce the funding today, which will focus on truckies, freight carriers and fertiliser producers. Opposition leader Angus Taylor says he'll support it if it does not put pressure on inflation. Meanwhile in the Middle East, Iranian officals are rejecting US president Donald Trumps claim they've asked for a ceasefire. On social media, Mr Trump's said Iran's "new regime president" requested a ceasefire, but Iran's president's been in position since before the war and does not actually control the Iranian regime - so it's not clear who Mr Trump's referring to. The US president is set to give an update on the war soon in a national address, which the Australian government says it will monitor closely. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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  6. 8H AGO

    Hormuz talks, fuel money, and Artemis II | ABC News Top Stories

    Australia's joining 34 other countries in talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's been blocking the vital oil shipping route since the US-Israeli war on Iran kicked off, which has sparked chaos for global fuel supply and prices. Australia will join a UK-led virtual meeting exploring potential options to get the channel open. US President Donald Trump's threatened to end the war without making sure the Strait reopens. The US is not invited to the meeting. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese's set to announce a billion dollar package for truckies, freight carriers, and fertiliser producers amid the fuel crisis. The money will go to interest-free loans, and comes from an existing fund. It comes after the PM gave a rare national address, encouraging people to save fuel where they could. The Opposition says the speech did not give a clear plan. And nearly half-a-million people have gathered in Florida to watch the first humans head to space in 50 years. The four astronauts won't land on the Moon, but plan to circle it, while travelling further from Earth than anyone has ever been before. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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  7. 9H AGO

    Strait of Hormuz talks and Artemis II | ABC News Top Stories

    Australia will join international talks today on reopening key oil supply route, the Strait of Hormuz. Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, Iran's been blocking the strait, causing oil, gas, and fuel prices to soar around the world. The UK's hosting a virtual meeting today with about 35 countries including Australia to discuss possible diplomatic and political measures to reopen the channel. The US has not been invited. Meanwhile, there's been mixed reactions to Anthony Albanese's speech on the Middle East war and fuel crisis. The PM last night gave a rare national address - the seventh in Australia's history. He didn't announce any fuel restrictions, but encouraged people to save fuel where possible while "going about their lives as normal." The Opposition says there should have been more detail and a clearer plan, but communications experts and the chamber of commerice and industry say the message struck the right tone. And four astronauts are set to blast off to the moon, to help figure out if humans could one day live there. NASA's Artemis II mission is due to launch from Florida this morning, sending people into space for the first time in over fifty years. The won't actually land on the moon but will fly around it on a ten day journey to gather data for future missions and space exploration. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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  8. 10H AGO

    Artemis II set to blast off | ABC News Top Stories

    The prime minister's set to announce a billion dollar package for sectors hit hard by the fuel crisis. It comes after Anthony Albanese made a rare address to the nation about the war in the Middle East and the pressure it's putting on Australian fuel supplies. The speech was highly anticipated, but the PM did not announce any restrictions like working from homes rules or rationing, instead encouraging people to save fuel where they could. He'll follow up the address today with an announcement on interest free loans for the trucking, freight, and fertiliser industries. Meanwhile in the Middle East, Iranian officals are rejecting US president Donald Trumps claim they've asked for a ceasefire. On social media, Mr Trump's said Iran's "new regime president" requested a ceasefire, but Iran's president's been in position since before the war and does not actually control the Iranian regime - so it's not clear who Mr Trump's referring to. Iran's foreign ministry says the US president's claims of a ceasefire request are false. And the first human space voyage since the 1970s is counting down to launch. Artemis II is set to blast off from Florida this morning, carrying four astronauts on a ten day journey around the moon. The mission will gather data and test technology for future missions, to help figure out if humans could one day live on the moon. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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