Trump says Australia ‘didn’t help us’ about US effort in Iran
Nick Visser
us President, donald trumpHas criticized Australia for the lack of help during the ongoing war in Iran.
At a media conference, Trump continued to take a tough stance against Iran, saying he believed the US military was doing “incredibly well” in the Middle East, while threatening that Iran “could be taken out overnight, and that night could be tomorrow night”.
He said he was disappointed with NATO, calling the bloc a “paper tiger” that the US “didn’t need”.
“They haven’t helped at all,” he said.
It’s not just NATO. You know who else didn’t help us? south korea Didn’t help us. You know who else didn’t help us? Australia Didn’t help us. You know who else didn’t help us? Japan.
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NSW Government launches free nasal spray flu vaccine for children aged 2-4
The NSW Government is introducing a free nasal spray flu vaccine for children aged 2-4.
The vaccine, which is inserted into the nose with a spray into each nostril, will be available to children across the state through GPs, community pharmacies and Aboriginal medical services.
Just under a quarter of NSW children under five were vaccinated against flu in 2025, well below the target of 40%. Last year was the worst flu season on record, with presentations and admissions increasing by more than 40% compared to 2024.
The flu vaccine is recommended every year for everyone six months of age and older and offers the best protection against serious illness, officials said. Dr. Rebekah HoffmanThe NSW/ACT President of the Royal Australian College of GPs said:
Providing needle-free vaccines to children aged two-four years, at no cost to parents, is a game-changing policy.
Two-thirds of children and almost a quarter of adults have a severe fear of needles. As GPs, we know this is a major barrier to our young patients getting the immunizations they need.
Easter road deaths spark calls for national leadership
Road safety must be better included in school curriculums, advocates say, as Australia suffers another tragic Easter. Australian Associated Press Report.
As of 12pm AEST yesterday, at least 14 people had died in road incidents, with data for Western Australia not yet processed.
The Australian Automobile Association said about 110 people had been killed over the past five Easter long weekends, including 21 in 2025.
And according to federal figures, more than 1,336 people died on Australia’s roads in the 12 months to February, an increase of 4.4% compared to the same period last year.
The founder and president of the Australian Road Safety Foundation said the impact went far beyond crashes, with devastated families facing devastating consequences. Russell White Said.
Death at any time is terrifying, but only exponentially – one minute everything seems normal and then suddenly, sometimes through no fault of the person, they are taken away.
Rohan Dennis accuses media of creating ‘false narrative’ following Melissa Hoskins’ death
olympic cyclist Rohan DennisA man was given a 17-month suspended sentence after his car fatally hit his wife and a fellow cyclist, Melissa HoskinsHe accused the media of creating a “false story” about him “for clicks” in new comments posted on social media.
Dennis published a defense overnight after uploading a social media post last month describing the Porsche as a “perfect weapon”, leading to renewed criticism following his court case.
“The media ran a story that made it clear they wanted me to look like a husband who abused his wife,” Dennis said on Instagram. He said that less than a day after his wife’s funeral, journalists had met him at the airport with harassing questions.
I want to share not only my experience but also my children’s experience with the media. …then any words I use are clearly distorted. They know I have never knowingly or unknowingly used any vehicle as a weapon… yet they come after me for cheap clicks. Pathetic journalism.
He said that now the time has come for the so-called journalists and media outlets to step back and leave my family alone.
Dennis pleaded guilty to committing a serious act likely to cause harm, but was not held criminally responsible for his wife’s death.
Fuel companies comply with NSW order for information
Penryn Buckley
Major fuel companies have complied with an order to provide information about the distribution of fuel in NSW under emergency powers, the state government has announced.
Companies had until the end of last week to respond to information notices issued under the emergency power or face non-compliance penalties of $220,000. The government says the responses will now be used to help plan “potential further actions if necessary, such as maintaining supplies to regional communities”.
Under the state’s Energy Act, the government has wide powers, including rationing, to control the distribution of fuel in a supply emergency.
NSW Energy Minister, penny sharpThey say:
I issued these information notices to get a clear picture of how fuel is playing out in NSW. This information puts us in a strong position to work with the industry and continue delivering supply where it is needed most.
As of the latest update yesterday, 39 service stations in NSW were without all types of fuel, while 260 were without at least one type, and 142 were out of diesel or premium diesel. The government says sales during the initial phase of the fuel shock were five times the normal level for some distributors.
Attorney General says government remains committed to gun buyback scheme
Rowland said the federal government will continue to move forward on its gun purchase plan, despite some resistance from state and territory leaders.
The New South Wales government has so far been the only outspoken supporter of gun reforms, with Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory all refusing their support. The federal government recently said these areas “stand in the way” of efforts to get dangerous weapons off the streets.
Rowland said it was up to those leaders to “explain to their constituency why that is so”.
But the fact is that we will continue to prosecute this matter through our national cabinet processes. The government is committed to this.
He said it was supposed to be a “national” buyback scheme, and states and territories should recognize that it would not work without national buy-in.
Attorney general says Australia should continue calls for de-escalation in Iran amid Trump criticism
Attorney General, Michelle Roland, Asked about Trump’s comments on RN Breakfast this morning.
He said Australia’s position was calling for “an immediate de-escalation of this conflict”:
Australians and innocent people around the world and across the region are being affected by events they did not cause, but which are having a lasting impact. This is having an impact on our supply chains and causing real concern for Australians.
Rowland said the best thing for Australia would be to continue making those calls, noting it is not the first time Trump has made inflammatory comments.
I think ultimately the United States itself will have to answer.
Nick Visser Here to take the reins. Let’s do that.
‘Increasing’ chance Cyclone Muddy will hit Queensland over weekend
Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit the coast of far north Queensland this weekend, three weeks after Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle devastated the same region, the Bureau of Meteorology said last night.
According to , it was tracking halfway between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea at 10.45 pm last night. Latest updates from the Bureau.
BOM said:
Mala is expected to remain well off the Queensland coast during the next few days, but there is increasing confidence that Mala will move towards the far north Queensland coast over the weekend, possibly crossing the coast over the weekend.
The storm has been classified as a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds of up to 150 km/h near its center and gusts of up to 205 km/h.
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Trump says Australia ‘didn’t help us’ about US effort in Iran
Nick Visser
us President, donald trumpHas criticized Australia for the lack of help during the ongoing war in Iran.
At a media conference, Trump continued to take a tough stance against Iran, saying he believed the US military was doing “incredibly well” in the Middle East, while threatening that Iran “could be taken out overnight, and that night could be tomorrow night”.
He said he was disappointed with NATO, calling the bloc a “paper tiger” that the US “didn’t need”.
“They haven’t helped at all,” he said.
It’s not just NATO. You know who else didn’t help us? south korea Didn’t help us. You know who else didn’t help us? Australia Didn’t help us. You know who else didn’t help us? Japan.
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Road safety advocates say the subject should be better included in school curriculums after another deadly Easter period that has left at least 14 people dead on the country’s roads. Deaths on Australia’s roads rose 4.4% in the year to February. More coming.
Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit the coast of far north Queensland this weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology said last night, after Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the same region. More coming.
