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Iran vows retaliation after U-S seizes ship, raising doubts over ceasefire talks; NSW Premier Chris Minns defends police action days after court ruling against protest laws; And in Rugby League, The Dragons set to sack Shane Flanagan after winless start.

Donald Trump threatens to resume Iran strikes as ceasefire deadline nears; Victoria extends free public transport, fares to halve after May; And in sport, Zak Butters to challenge AFL ruling over umpire remark.

In this bulletin, Ben Roberts-Smith says he will use his trial to clear his name over alleged war crimes; Deputy PM Marles says it's a matter of global urgency to reopen Strait of Hormuz; and in sport, Manchester City prepare for do or die show-down with Arsenal.

A man arrested over the death of a pedestrian outside a Melbourne comic convention; Pakistan locks down the capital in preparation for more ceasefire talks; The Melbourne Vixens reach the top of the Super Netball ladder.

The Strait of Hormuz closed again a day after Iran agreed to passage during the Israel ceasefire; A pedestrian killed outside a Melbourne comic convention; Adelaide win by a single point in a thriller against St Kilda.

** The UK and France say plans continue for an international maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz... Energy Minister Bowen says fuel shortages are easing, and extends temporary relaxation of sulfur limits ... and in sport, eighteen-year-old sprint star Gout Gout claims the National Juniors 100 metre gold.

Major shipping companies and world leaders wary as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic; No extra fuel security measures after a Geelong oil refinery inferno; Carlos Alcaraz out of the upcoming Madrid Open.

Australia joins an international forum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Southern Lebanon residents returning home as a ceasefire comes into effect;Gout Gout prepares for a key race at the Australian Athletics Junior Championships.

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; opposition says Anthony Albanese has not done enough to secure fuel shipments; Hannah Green is the best-placed Australian at the L-P-G-A tour event.

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect; Anthony Albanese warns of fuel supply impacts after Geelong refinery fire; Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in car crash, aged 48.

Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire and will hold further talks; Court rules laws restricting protests in New South Wales, unconstitutional; Queensland stands by plan to use crocodile habitat for rowing events at the 2032 Olympics.

Australia secures 100 million litres of additional diesel imports; Richard Marles announces a $14 billion increase in defence spending; Shepparton is set to host two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup.

A major fire to limit fuel production at one of Australia's last two oil refineries; Harry and Meghan meet with fans in Melbourne on their not so royal tour; FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup this year.

Australia set for a record boost to military spending; The U-S looking to impose more financial sanctions on countries and companies who support Iran; The Matildas beat Kenya in Nairobi.

Donald Trump not considering an extension of the ceasefire with Iran; The Home Affairs Minister slams the coalition's immigration policy proposal; Egyptian-born Australian boxer Mai Soliman to fight at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

The Treasurer says global economic shocks will impact Australia; The U-N maintains there's no military solution to the dispute in the Middle East; The AFL Players' Association defends Port Adelaide's Zak Butters.

Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days... Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better long-term fuel supply... and AFL star Zak Butters fined for abusing an umpire- but that may not be the end of the story

Australia to join an emergency summit on the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade continues; Critics condemn the Coalition's migration policy proposal; A tornado alert hits the travelling Wallaroos in the US.

The oil price surges as the US blockade of Iranian ports comes into effect; Roblox announces new aged-based accounts in Australia; More Australians sign contracts with the Women's N-B-A league in the United States.

In this bulletin, the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, Anthony Albanese heads overseas again to shore up Australian fuel supplies. And in the AFL, Port Adelaide will defend Zak Butters against claims he abused an umpire.

A U-S deadline looms for a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Australia declines to join in; Australia appoints the first female army chief in history; Rory McIlroy takes out the Augusta masters for a second year running.

Australia rules out sending ships to help in any US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; Europe reacts to the ousting of Viktor Orban in Hungary after 16 years; Belgian Wout van Aert wins the Paris-Roubaix title.

Donald Trump says talks with Iran in Pakistan could resume in the coming days; Anthony Albanese to try and leverage Australia's food exports to secure better long-term fuel supply; AFL star Zak Butters fined for abusing an umpire- but that may not be the end of the story.

US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without reaching a deal; Government considering extra cost-relief measures in upcoming budget; And in athletics, Lachlan Kennedy pulls out of 200m after winning first national 100m title.

Israel and Lebanon to host talks in the US this week, with Benjamin Netanyahu saying he wants peace; Singapore's energy minister praises bilateral relationship, after new deal with Australia; And in sailing, Australia leads the SailG-P in Rio after day one.

The US and Iran hold direct talks, aimed at ending weeks of conflict; New shipments see Australian fuel reserves lift by two days, to 31-day supply; And in surfing, Australia's world champion Molly Picklum has fallen short in the final against Gabriela Bryan.

US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan; Energy minister provides update on fuel supplies; And in sport, Supercars cancels final race of the Taupo round due to looming cyclone in New Zealand.

Artemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby and 10 days in space; Australia and Singapore guarantee fuel and LNG supply continuity; And in sport, a record and an upset at the Australian Athletics Championship in Sydney.

A warning from the US ahead of ceasefire talks in Pakistan; Singapore rules out restricting fuel exports to Australia; And in tennis, Australia's hopes of winning a place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals off to a poor start.

Australia's acting prime minister dismisses suggestions the country lacks the capability to send warships to Iran; fallout over the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith; and in sports, Andrew Redmayne to play his 300th A-League game in on the New South Wales Central Coast.

The leaders of Australia and Singapore discuss fuel security; the Israeli Prime Minister says Israel will continue military action in Lebanon while he pursues negotiations with Beirut; and in tennis, Alex de Minaur advances to the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal.

Israel agrees to talks in Lebanon after a wave of attacks against Hezbollah; Anthony Albanese to meet Singapore's leader for talks on the fuel crisis; And in the AFL, St Kilda's Lance Collard pleads not guilty to using a homophobic slur.

Fractures emerge with a limited Middle East ceasefire in effect, the prime minister says trip to Singapore will strengthen Australia's fuel supply; and in sport, Peter Bol vows to claim his first Commonwealth Games gold medal this year in Glasgow.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for an end to Israel's strikes in Lebanon; consumers and motorists warned it will take some time for prices to drop after the Strait of Hormuz is reopened; and in sport, Three Italian football teams to play games in Perth.

In this bulletin, the Middle East ceasefire at risk as Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon. And in golf, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanks ceasefire negotiators; Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire does not include Lebanon and FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation over Islamophobic chants

Donald Trump extends the deadline he imposed on Iran by two weeks; Ben Roberts-Smith appears in court after being charged with war crimes and Alex de Minaur advances to the final 16 at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Iran says retaliation will go beyond the region if US crosses a red line; Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to appear in court today charged with war crimes; And in sport, decorated cricketer David Warner charged with drink driving.

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes... Anthony Albanese says he doesn't know what Donald Trump is complaining about in his passing shot at Australia... and, in the AFL... two Fremantle stars to remain sidelined for this Friday's big clash with Collingwood

Australia rejects Donald Trump's criticism, and rules out military combat involvement against Iran...an Australian Army reservist charged over alleged Ukraine combat role... and in golf, Justin Rose not bothered by going oh-so-close at last year's Masters, as the world's best golfers gather for this year's tournament

In this bulletin, Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal as Trump continues to talk tough; Fuel demand spikes over the Easter long weekend; and in athletics, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson breaks records at Australia's oldest and richest foot race

The federal government says Australia can rely on continued fuel exports from Asia; Calls for patience as families head home from the Easter long weekend break; A heroes welcome home for Graham Arnold from the Iraqi community in Sydney.