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The son of the late Ayatollah named as Iran's new supreme leader... oil prices eclipse $US100 per barrel... and in cricket, India beat New Zealand to become the first team to retain the men's Twenty20 World Cup title.

Donald Trump condemns the new Iranian Supreme Leader... large parts of Queensland in danger of being flooded... and the Matildas insist travel will be no excuse in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup

Iran and Israel exchange fresh attacks as the war enters a second week; Residents in the Northern Territory are warned of crocodiles following record-breaking floods; and in football, the Matildas miss-out on top spot in their Asian Cup group, after a draw against South Korea.

The Coalition considering Labor's proposal for Australian military assistance to Persian Gulf countries; The US embassy in Oslo hit by an explosion; Korean Australians looking to support both the North and South teams in the Asian Cup.

In this bulletin, Australia considering military aid to Middle East nations; International Women's Day marked around the world; and at the Milano Cortina Paralympics, Australian para-alpine skier Josh Hanlon suffers a head injury on day one of competition.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as Iran's president apologises to Gulf nations; Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah defeats former prime minister Sharma KP Oli in Nepal's election; and in Formula One, George Russell secures pole position for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Australia urging citizens to take commercial flights home from the Middle East; Donald Trump meets with major defence manufacturers as the war continues; The Matildas getting ready for South Korea in their next Asian Cup game.

Hundreds more Australians arrive home safely from the Middle East; President Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as strikes intensify; and in sport, Cristiano Ronaldo takes a break from the Saudi Pro League for treatment in Spain.

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Israel expands military operations to target Hezbollah, triggering evacuations in Lebanon and Beirut, A new investment in Australia's critical minerals, aimed at protecting national supply, Champion drivers prepare for a challenge, with sweeping technical changes in play at the weekend Grand Prix in Melbourne...

The government working on more repatriation flights for Australians in the Middle East; Anger over a Chinese helicopter threatening an Australian aircraft; and in sport, Australia's track cyclists off to a strong start in the World Cup in Perth.

The PM confirms three Australians were onboard a U-S sub that sank an Iranian vessel, Calls for action on petrol prices as the Iran conflict continues, Australia's flagbearers for the Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony announced.

GB2RS News Sunday, the 8th of March 2026   The news headlines: RSGB members – secure your place on the Direct Digital Synthesiser programming workshop The latest edition of RadCom Plus has been published Listen out for groups that are active for British Science Week There's still time for RSGB members to book their place on the Direct Digital Synthesizer programming workshop, taking place in Blackpool on Saturday the 11th of April. If you would like a flavour of the workshop, watch our short video recorded at last year's RSGB Convention. You can hear from participants who enjoyed exploring new opportunities with Arduino and appreciated having a full six hours to see the project through from start to finish. Find the video on our YouTube channel and Facebook profile, and book the workshop via rsgb.org/practical-events The Winter 2025 / Spring 2026 edition of the RSGB's digital technical supplement, RadCom Plus, is now available via the RSGB app for mobile and web. RSGB members can enjoy four technical articles, including part five in the ‘Operating on the 30THz band' series and ‘Understanding Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing'. You'll also find articles on ‘Taming the end-fed half-wave antenna' and on the construction and use of a 4m solid state linear amplifier. Don't forget you can save articles in the app by bookmarking them. Within the mobile app, you can also download the edition to read whilst you're on the go. Members can also browse all the back issues of RadCom Plus, dating back to 2015, within the app. If you're not a member yet, you can read a sample edition of RadCom Plus. Go to rsgb.org/radcom  to get started. British Science Week 2026 began last Friday, and a wide variety of amateur radio activity is taking place throughout the ten days. From kit building to Morse-a-thons, from skeds to radio direction finding, this is a fantastic showcase of amateur radio to wider audiences. There is still time to get involved in this national event that celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths by listening out for operators on the amateur bands. A number of groups will be active throughout the week, including the Royal Signals Museum Outreach team, who will be active on Wednesday, the 11th of March, as GB100RSM. The team will be running a day full of activities for 60 pupils from Milldown Academy in Blandford Forum, so listen out for them and exchange greetings. You can find details of other groups that will be on the air by going to rsgb.org/bsw  and selecting ‘Events happening near you' from the right-hand menu. The Full and Direct-to-Full Exam Handouts, references EX309 and EX320, have been updated with immediate effect, so their 5MHz band plans now align with the main RSGB band plan, which was updated in January 2026. The new editions can be found at rsgb.org/exam-forms. The changes highlight that caution must be exercised to avoid out-of-band operation, as well as the fact that the band is for Full Licensees only. This follows Ofcom monitoring and warnings to errant operators. To encourage activity on the 2m band, the 145 Alive team has introduced 145 Alive 50. The trial period for this initiative runs until the 18th of April. The rules are simple. Call CQ on the calling channel and have at least one QSO per day on the 2m band. Record your contacts and send your log for 50 or more days, in ADIF format, to 145aliveuk@gmail.com. Electronic certificates will be supplied by the 145 Alive team to successful applicants. 145 Alive needs net controllers for its next event on Saturday, the 18th of April. Stations will be on the air from 12 am to 3 pm. The event predominantly features FM, but some SSB stations will also be operating. If you or your group would like to run a net, email 145aliveuk@gmail.com. Remember to include your name, callsign, location and Maidenhead locator. Today, the 8th, the Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society is attending the Audiojumble event at K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ. The Society's display and information stand will be of interest to those who enjoy historic equipment, including vacuum tubes. Everyone is welcome to drop by and will be made very welcome. Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. The deadline for submissions is 10 am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.  And now for details of rallies and events Today, the 8th, the Hack Green Military Surplus and Military Radio Hangar Sale is taking place at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. The sale includes electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For more information, visit hackgreen.co.uk On Sunday, the 15th of March, Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally will take place at Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Lane, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL. The doors open for traders at 7.30 am and for the public at 10 am. Admission costs £5. Free parking and refreshments will be available. Tables are available at a cost of £10 each. Early booking is advised. For more information, email radars.rally@gmail.com Now the Special Event news To celebrate the centenary of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, which was formed on the 16th of August 1926, special callsign ZL100C will be active until August. QSL via the Bureau and Logbook of the World. Special callsign DB100FT is active throughout 2026 to celebrate the centenary of the Berlin Radio Tower. The 150m-high steel structure is one of the city's most iconic landmarks and has a prominent place in German radio broadcasting. Recently, the station was spotted on the HF bands using FT4 and FT8. QSL via the Bureau, or directly to DO2PZ. Now the DX news Jozef, ON6HX, is active again as YB9/ON6HX from Mataram on Lombok Island, OC-150, until Wednesday the 11th of March. The station is operating using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via Jozef's home call. Gerard, F2JD is active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras until Thursday, the 12th of March. He is operating using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4 on the HF bands. QSL to F6AJA directly or via the Bureau. Now the contest news The RSGB March 144 and 432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC yesterday, the 7th, and runs until 1400UTC today, Sunday the 8th of March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The ARRL International DX Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, the 7th, and runs until 2359UTC today, Sunday, the 8th of March. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is RST and transmit power. American stations also send their state, and Canadian stations send their province. On Tuesday, the 10th of March, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday the 10th, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the 11th of March, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 11th, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Wednesday, the 11th of March, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Thursday, the 12th of March, the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The Commonwealth Contest starts at 1000UTC on Saturday, the 14th of March and ends at 1000UTC on Sunday, the 15th of March. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Sunday, the 15th of March, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.  Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday, the 5th of March 2026. What a difference a week makes! In our last report, we mentioned that there were zero sunspots and a solar flux index of 130. This week has seen a turnaround with five active sunspot regions and a solar flux index of 144. HF propagation has been reasonable with openings up to 10m to various parts of the world. We have only seen M-class solar flares, although there have been around 40 of them in the past five days. We had a brief excursion in the Kp index when it went to 5 during one three-hour period, late on the 3rd of March. However, it soon recovered and has been at 2 or lower for the past two days at the time of writing. The effects of a small Earth-facing coronal hole started coming past the Earth on Friday, the 6th of March and is expected to be the source of a solar wind stream. According to NOAA and the Space Weather Prediction Centre, Active to Minor G1 geomagnetic storming will be possible today, the 8th of March. We have now seen the start of the 3Y0K Bouvet Island DXpedition, which is due to run until around the 17th of March. It has already been worked from the UK on bands from 40 to 12m. Bouvet is virtually due south from the UK, and the higher bands should be open from around 0700 to around 1900UTC. The 40 and 30m bands should open from around 2000 to 0400UTC. So, there are plenty of opportunities to work the station. Next week, the Space Weather Prediction Centre in the US forecasts that the solar flux index may be around 156 today, the 8th, but will then decline to be in the 120s or even 110s later in the week. We may have slightly unsettled geomagnetic conditions around the 10th to the 12th of March and again on the 14th and 15th of March, with an estimated Kp index of 4. In summary, HF conditions are not bad. Keep an eye on solarham.com  for daily updates. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The recent change of weather to introduce high pressure onto the scene provided some welcome enhanced tropo conditions in the last week. The March RSGB 144 and 432MHz Championship should still be able to benefit, except perhaps for the northwestern fringe of the UK, where the next Atlantic fronts will be making an intervention. It looks a little more problematic for the 432MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday, the 10th of March. The same is true for the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest on Thursday, the 12th of March, as the low-pressure pattern returns and offers a chance of rain scatter for the microwave bands. The meteor scatter prospects are still driven by random activity, so as usual, a preference for the early hours of the morning is called for on this mode. It has been mentioned before that the Spring and Autumn are periods when auroras are more likely. This is known as the Russell-McPherron effect when the Earth's magnetic field is better coupled to the solar wind. So, keep monitoring the Kp index for signs of it going above 5. Then check the bands for fluttery signals, even on the LF bands. CW can be used as an early ‘heads up' for potential activity on the VHF bands. Lastly, thoughts about Sporadic-E should be kept in check for a while yet, since we are still very far away from the usual start of the season. For EME, Moon declination is negative and falling to a minimum next Thursday, meaning shortening Moon windows and lower peak elevation until then. Path losses are falling until apogee on Tuesday, the 10th of March. 144MHz Sky noise is moderate, rising to a high of more than 3000 Kelvin on Thursday and falling back by next weekend. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

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Europe's industry body warns the U-S over punishing Spain for not sharing military bases, DFAT deploys teams to support Australians caught in the Middle East as the war widens, Arsenal defeat Brighton, getting closer to the English Premier League title.

Two more flights from the Middle East on the way, repatriating Australians, Canada says recent US behaviour doesn't ruin intelligence-sharing with it and Australia, The Australian Formula One Grand Prix ready to go this weekend, despite the world's travel chaos

Iran promises to attack Americans wherever they are, as the UAE intercepts missiles this morning; Australians are urged not to panic and cancel travel plans as the Iranian conflict widens; and in sport, the Matildas beat Iran four nil on the Gold Coast.

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The US has torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing dozens; Hundreds of Australians from the UAE arrive home on special flights; and in sport, Iranian players emotional, ahead of tonight's Women's Asian Cup game against the Matildas.

A repatriation flight on the way home from Dubai, The Liberal party's disastrous election campaign, Another sporting event cancelled amid the ongoing Middle East war.

Israel and the US continue to strike targets as Iran appoints a new leader; Australia sending additional crisis consular support to the Middle East; Renowned sports commentator Dennis Cometti has died.

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European nations announce an unprecedented nuclear deterrence plan; the Prime Minister to meet with visiting Canadian leader Mark Carney today; and in Formula One, next month's tournaments in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat over safety concerns.

Donald Trump says new strikes on Iran have targeted members of the country's new leadership; a leaked copy of the Liberal Party's internal review into the 2025 election tabled in parliament; and in football, Matildas star Amy Sayer commends bravery of Iran's players.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lays out the rationale for pre-emptive strikes on Iran, Police kill an alleged armed intruder in Sydney, The Matildas say their hearts go out to Iran's team ahead of their clash at the Asia Cup.

Australia's Defence Minister confirms the nation is not a participant in the US-led war against Iran, The government under pressure to return Australians stranded across the Middle East, FIFA world cup bosses face a tough dilemma over Iran's ability to compete in the US based tournament

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Donald Trump says the US strikes on Iran could last up to four weeks, Australians stranded in the Middle East as regional air spaces remain closed, Praise for Alyssa Healy as she ends her one-day international career.

Middle East conflict spreads to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade blows Opposition welcomes Israel and America's war on Iran Hannah Green becomes third player to win the HSBC Women's World Championship twice.

Donald Trump says he won't rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran; The PM says Australia's ability to provide consular assistance to citizens in Iran is extremely limited; and in sport, Australia's women's football team prepares to face Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates Australia's support for United States military action; And in sport, the situation in the Middle East sending ripple effects across the sporting landscape.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks after the decapitation strike on the Ayatollah... a man drowns in flooding in South Australia... and the Matildas defeat the Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup.

Iran launches retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases in the Middle East; WA's Premier reassures the Muslim community, after a man is charged over a planned terror act; and in sport, the NRL season opener to kick off with a double-header match in Las Vegas.

West Australia's Premier says there is no ongoing threat to safety after a terror plot arrest; Calls for civilians to be protected in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan; and in women's cricket, Australia beat India by five wickets.

The Liberals decline to release the report into their disastrous 2025 federal election campaign; At least 15 people killed in a Bolivia military plane crash; Both New Zealand and France out of the Sydney leg of Sail GP this weekend.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

Presented by Sharon Lynch.

Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament, triggering a by-election in Farrer, New standards for childcare centres introduced, Mary Fowler returns from an ACL injury, ready for the Matildas' Asian Cup kickoff.

A man in Western Australia charged with planning a terrorist act; Pakistan's defence minister says his country is in an "open war" with Afghanistan; and in sport, the Matildas face goalkeeper trouble ahead of their Asian Cup opener.

Presented by Éilís Sheehy.

Award-winning journalist Guy St. Clair has breaking news from England. Also, a very controversial 11-second Explosion! Don't miss this one!

The New South Wales premier defends the state's protest laws; US Justice Department looking into allegations it withheld Epstein files; and in sport, the Matildas in training ahead of their first Asian Cup game on Sunday.

Presented by Éilís Sheehy.

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Federal government says planning is underway for Australia's first high-speed rail line; Ukrainians mark four years of war; and in sport, Multiple football matches postponed after violence in Mexico.

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