What you need to know about Queanbeyan's six-month main street shutdown
Council has chosen to shut both lanes at once to have it completed sooner, but some don't trust the timeline. [Continue Reading]
Albanese government avoids the 'w' word
This week in Canberra the Nationals chose a new leader, the energy minister chose his words carefully and the government chose to avoid one word altogether. [Continue Reading]
UAE Air Defenses Shoot Down 6 Ballistic Missiles, 7 Cruise Missiles and 39 Drones From Iran
On March 11, the United Arab Emirates successfully intercepted a large-scale aerial assault comprising six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles, and 39 drones launched from Iran. This marks another intense wave in Iran’s ongoing hostile campaign against UAE territory, further escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The Ministry of Defense reported that since the conflict began, UAE air defenses have neutralized a total of 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,514 unmanned aerial vehicles. These attacks have directly affected the civilian population, resulting in six fatalities including Emirati nationals and expatriate workers from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Additionally, at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 05:12
Wife of Australian footballer accused of child sex abuse testifies in his defence
The wife of Barry Cable, the former footballer on trial for allegedly sexually abusing a child in the early stages of his illustrious career, testifies in defence of her famous husband. [Continue Reading]
Iran Intensifies Military Operations, Causing Surge in Global Oil Prices Above $100 a Barrel
Iran Escalates Attacks on Oil Infrastructure, Prompting Spike in Global Oil Prices - Developing story Iran has intensified its military operations in the Middle East, setting ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters and launching additional strikes against oil transport facilities. This escalation is part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting energy markets across the region. As a direct result of these actions, oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid fears of prolonged conflict and continued Iranian aggression. The recent surge in oil prices is not an isolated incident but rather a culmination of fears regarding future global... [Continue Reading]
A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing – what’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend?
Viral video of girl being shoved by fellow pedestrian has reignited debate over butsukari – with experts blaming stress and gender dynamicsIt starts out as a heartwarming clip. A young girl, clearly delighted to be in Tokyo, beams as she makes a peace sign to the camera. Seconds later, she is shoved to the ground from behind by a woman wearing a surgical mask. The assailant doesn’t skip a beat, striding out of shot of the clip filmed by the girl’s mother.This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of... [Continue Reading]
European drivers face €220 a year jump in fuel costs due to Iran conflict, say experts
Exclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts sayEuropean drivers face paying an extra €220 (£190) a year at the pumps because of the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, analysts have warned. In the UK, a separate estimate puts the cost at an extra £140.A sustained oil price of $100 a barrel, the level seen on Monday, would mean motorists in the EU paying €55bn more over a year, researchers at the Transport & Environment (T&E) thinktank estimated. That... [Continue Reading]
MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK
Influential Treasury committee chair Meg Hillier says review follows growing concern over graduate debtUK firms struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs toldYoung adults in the UK face a “perfect storm” of economic challenges, the head of the influential Treasury select committee has warned as it launches an inquiry into student loans.The cross-party committee’s investigation comes as the government considers ways to ease the burden on graduates, amid a growing backlash about high interest rates and hefty repayments, including among Labour MPs. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Top-End Auction Sales Help Pull Global Art Market Out of Slump, Study Says
The top drivers included a $2.2 billion auction week in New York and strong fall fairs, according to the annual Art Basel and UBS report. [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on Gulf States and Jordan
The United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2817 condemning Iran's escalating military operations against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan. The resolution criticizes Iran for attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, breaching international laws and UN principles. This condemnation reflects unprecedented international consensus with 136 nations backing the measure. The GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the resolution as proof of Iran's flagrant violations and emphasized the legal right of the Gulf states and Jordan to defend their sovereignty and respond to these attacks under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The resolution comes amid a series of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 05:00
Qatar Joins GCC Media Event at UN to Back Resolution Condemning Iranian Attacks
Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, participated in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) media stand in New York to back a UN Security Council draft resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states and Jordan. This initiative, spearheaded by Bahrain on behalf of the GCC and Jordan, aims to highlight the ongoing security threats posed by Iran's military actions. Iran’s strikes on the territories of GCC states, including Qatar, have been described as unjustified violations of national sovereignty. These attacks escalate regional instability and pose risks to peace and security in a strategically vital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 04:57
Saudi Arabia Endorses UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Iran's Attacks on Gulf and Jordan
The United Nations Security Council has adopted Resolution 2817 condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's recent attacks on the territories of Gulf states and Jordan. Saudi Arabia, a key Gulf nation, welcomed the resolution, emphasizing the condemnation of assaults on civilian areas that have caused casualties and extensive damage to residential buildings. The resolution classifies these attacks as serious breaches of international law and threats to regional and global security. These events directly impact millions of civilians living in the Gulf Cooperation Council member states and Jordan, raising fears about escalated conflict in the strategically critical Gulf region. Saudi Arabia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 04:54
China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set
The National People's Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China's 15th five-year plan is approved. [Continue Reading]
There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran
Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump. [Continue Reading]
Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices
Oil prices continue to soar despite the International Energy Agency's plans to release 400m barrels into the market. [Continue Reading]
Flood victims forced to line up for hours for disaster relief payments
Katherine region residents displaced from their homes by the recent flood emergency have been forced to wait in line for hours to access disaster relief payments. [Continue Reading]
Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel amid Iranian attacks on commerical ships
The latest attacks marked an escalation in Iran’s campaign aimed at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end the war that started 12 days ago. But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding. [Continue Reading]
Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up attacks on ports, tankers and oil terminals in campaign to disrupt energy markets
Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle EastIran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the GulfHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Oil prices are on the rise again, with the international benchmark Brent crude back above $100 per barrel, as concern over the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies. Asian stock markets are back under pressure, too.In a bid to calm concerns over oil supplies, the International Energy Agency (IEA) ordered the largest release of government reserves in its history on Wednesday.... [Continue Reading]
Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show after 14 years
Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month. [Continue Reading]
Police accused of 'overreach' after 'from the river to the sea' arrests
The pro-Palestinian group that organised the Brisbane protest says police were "everywhere" and "ready to make arrests" over use of the banned phrase. [Continue Reading]
Demand for bomb shelters surges in Gulf nations amid escalating Middle East conflict
As the conflict across the Middle East escalates, demand for bomb shelters has surged significantly. Ron Hubbard, the owner of Atlas Survival Shelters based in Texas, reported that inquiries from clients, particularly in Gulf nations, have skyrocketed since hostilities intensified roughly two weeks ago. The increased interest is attributed to fears of air raids and potential nuclear fallout, driven by ongoing attacks involving the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Hubbard, the response from both foreign and domestic clients has been unprecedented. "You can imagine how many people are thinking ‘I wish I had a bomb shelter',” he... [Continue Reading]
Wests Tigers desperate to keep Jonah Lomu-like teen star
Heamasi Makasini has shown off his talent in both rugby codes, but Wests Tigers are hopeful they will keep the 18-year-old at the club once his contract expires. [Continue Reading]
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations
René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment. [Continue Reading]
Record floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais lead to evacuations and landslides, highlighting climate change risks
The recent record floods in Brazil, particularly in the coffee-producing state of Minas Gerais, have led to widespread devastation, with dozens of residents reported buried in landslides and thousands forced to evacuate their homes. This disaster highlights the urgent need to address the rising risks posed by climate change, as scientists warn that continued reliance on fossil fuels will only exacerbate extreme weather events. In the city of Juiz de Fora, one of the hardest-hit areas, March witnessed an alarming rainfall total of over 750mm, marking the wettest February on record. This is three times the amount typically expected for... [Continue Reading]
Fuel quality rules relaxed to add 100 million litres more petrol
Australia will bring in 100 million more litres of petrol by allowing a higher level of sulfur content in its fuel for the next 60 days, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says, as the country reckons with petrol flows choked by the Middle East war. [Continue Reading]
Oil price pushes past $US100 a barrel as analysts warn of prolonged war
The oil price has surged again amid Iranian strikes on oil tankers and the fear there could be more attacks to come. [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills at least seven amid escalating violence with Hezbollah
In a significant escalation of violence in the Middle East, a recent Israeli airstrike on central Beirut's seafront has resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, according to statements from Lebanon's health ministry. This incident marks the latest in a series of aggressive actions amid ongoing hostilities involving Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israeli forces. The strike occurred early on Thursday, as Hezbollah launched additional missiles towards Israel, further intensifying the regional conflict. Lebanese officials reported the attack took place in a densely populated area of Beirut, which has increasingly become a focal point in the escalating military confrontations. Explosions... [Continue Reading]
Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination. [Continue Reading]
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds. [Continue Reading]
How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room
High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s , if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all. [Continue Reading]
Breaking: SA Liberal candidate no longer running for party after podcast comments
SA Liberal Leader Ashton Hurn says one of her candidates for the upcoming state election is no longer running for the party after comments he made on Islam, feminism, same-sex marriage and "the trans agenda" came to light on an American podcast. [Continue Reading]
Why war on Iran is not Trump’s to end: will Israel ‘fan the flames’?
The US-Israeli war on Iran could prove difficult to end in the short term, with Israel expected to continue to “fan the flames”, Chinese experts have warned. However, they still believe that the intense back-and-forth attacks and high tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are unlikely to last. They also reject the notion that a prolonged Middle East conflict involving the United States would benefit Beijing. It has been 12 days since the US and Israel launched joint air strikes on Iran on February... [Continue Reading]
Why Indonesia’s waste-to-energy goal may not be ‘quick fix’ for landfill crisis
Indonesia’s appointment of two Chinese companies to run waste-to-energy (WtE) projects in two cities, an initiative of President Prabowo Subianto to reduce mounting rubbish in landfills while providing energy, has sparked a debate over costs, efficiency and whether its waste-reduction efforts are on track. Danantara, the Indonesian state wealth fund, on Friday announced that it had chosen Wangneng Environment as the operator of a WtE plant in the city of Bekasi, while Zhejiang Weiming... [Continue Reading]
‘Outdated intelligence’: US faces mounting evidence in deadly strike on Iran school
Outdated intelligence likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on a junior school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a US official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary US military investigation into the incident. The bombing of the school and its casualties involving children has become a focal point of the war, and if ultimately confirmed to be at the hands of the US,... [Continue Reading]
Malaysian man jailed for 10 months, fined US$12,700 over Facebook post insulting Islam
The administrator of a Facebook account has been jailed 10 months and fined 50,000 ringgit (US$12,700) by the Sessions Court in Miri, Sarawak, over a post deemed insulting to Islam. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said John Mule anak Alai, 48, was convicted under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities. “MCMC takes seriously any form of misuse of digital platforms that insults religion, incites hatred,... [Continue Reading]
Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines
Two oil tankers hit by explosive-laden boats in Iraqi waters amid reports Iran may be using unmanned surface vessels. [Continue Reading]
How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran?
Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification. [Continue Reading]
Middle East war live: Israel strike kills 7 in central Beirut as Gulf ship attacks surge
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on central Beirut’s seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday, in the latest attack in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. Meanwhile, explosions struck two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf off Iraq, killing at least one person, authorities said. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. [Continue Reading]
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight
From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up suppliesDonald Trump has scrambled in recent days to reassure the world that the economic impact of his war on Iran can be contained.Sure, one of the most important waterways in global trade has, in effect, been shut for almost two weeks – but it might reopen before long. In the meantime, US oil-related sanctions on “some countries” will be lifted. And besides, the entire conflict could be over soon. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Fears Easter travellers will hit the brakes as fuel prices climb
Many Australian families are adjusting their Easter travel plans as eye-watering fuel prices continue to rise. [Continue Reading]
Fire erupts at Gaza camp after Israeli attack hits tents
Fire broke out at tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Al-Ansar refugee camp after an Israeli strike. [Continue Reading]
Darwin's boil water alert lifted after testing shows water is free of E.coli
The boil water alert for Darwin has been lifted after testing confirmed the region's water was free of E.coli and other harmful bacteria. [Continue Reading]
Fuel tank fire rages in Bahrain after Iranian attack
Bahrain's interior ministry released footage of a massive blaze at a fuel storage facility following an Iranian attack. [Continue Reading]
Preparing for the worst? US bunker maker claims big demand in Middle East
Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard’s bomb shelter company in Texas has not stopped ringing. Foreign and US clients are rushing to buy his bunkers, seeking refuge in case of air raids, nuclear fallout or apocalypse. With the United States and Israel pounding Iran, and Tehran retaliating with strikes across the region, Hubbard has seen demand for his product soar, mostly from Gulf nation clients in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab... [Continue Reading]
