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Back to EpisodesAustralia's Middle East Pressure, Food Prices, and Domestic Issues
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Australia grapples with escalating tensions from the Middle East conflict, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls for an end to the Iran war. The government considers raising ethanol levels in petrol to alleviate fuel shortages, while farmers anticipate significant food price increases due to the oil crisis. A new poll indicates many Australians favor distancing from close ties with the US amid ongoing bombings and Lebanons severe threats. Pakistans army chief engages in negotiations with Donald Trump, potentially involving JD Vance and Irans speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, despite persistent strikes between Israel and Iran. Tributes pour in for Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling, who passed away at fifty-four. A new national group launches in Canberra to address family and sexual violence against Aboriginal women and children. Analysts warn the Liberal partys decision to preference One Nation over Labor in South Australias election may grant extra seats to the populists. Health experts advise against costly online tests like full-body MRIs and egg-timer checks, which many doctors deem unnecessary. As inflation data is released and ABC staff plan a twenty-four-hour walkout, these developments underscore economic and social changes to monitor in the coming days.
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