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Is the war in the Middle East Australia's COVID 2.0 moment?

Some have compared the ramifications of the war in the Middle East to those of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are they similar crises?

Australia

Albanese has announced new fuel powers. What are they and why do they matter?
With fuel prices surging and ships cancelling, the government is stepping in to guarantee supply — but stopped short of rationing.
Australia
'One big dilemma': How Israel pulled Lebanon into a regional power play
Experts warn Lebanon is emerging as the other front in the Middle East war as Israel expands its invasion to justify broader regional aims.
Middle East
With many of its top figures dead, who is now running Iran?
Since its 1979 revolution, Iran has constructed a complex, layered power structure to ensure the survival of its theocratic system.
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War in the Middle East

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Trump denies being 'desperate' for a deal, singles out Australia as 'not great' over Hormuz

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Iranian state media's Australian fuel reserves claim debunked

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'A significant gamble': Is the US planning to seize Iran's 'forbidden island'?

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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, calls for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire

Middle East

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Far from the frontline, close to the fallout: How the Middle East war is testing Australia

Middle East

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'There is a risk': Concerns over the new Iranian leader owning assets in Australia

Middle East

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'Rapidly deteriorating': Abbas' 3am decision exposes tragic truth facing millions in Lebanon

World

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Sentimental Value just won an Oscar. Meet the skateboard-smuggling director behind it

Life

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‘Always prepare for the worst’: WA residents brace for cyclone Narelle

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Authorities in Western Australia say they're bracing for conditions not seen since 2021 when a destructive cyclone tore through areas unprepared for its force. Now, a large stretch of the state's coastline is on alert, with residents told to brace and tourists urged to leave as Cyclone Narelle tracks south.

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New powers on fuel security in Australia announced | Midday News Bulletin 28 March 2026

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Peptides are being marketed by wellness influencers but experts say they are unregulated and illegal without a prescription.

Unapproved Peptides: When Social Media Replaces the Doctor

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President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing | Morning News Bulletin 28 March 2026

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The Coalition calls for halving of the fuel excise | Evening News Bulletin 27 March 2026

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Gary is part of the super-rich. He believes wealthy Australians should be paying more tax

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Kyro wanted gender-affirming treatment but was told he had to wait to make the decision

Life

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Becoming a 'slay queen' gave Habiba a life of luxury, but her lifestyle can come with a cost

World

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Looking at this content online could feel like someone's watching over your shoulder — or worse

Life

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Max lives in a 'renters' utopia', but some say the city's famous housing system isn't fair

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

Australia

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 24 March at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Few areas of medicine are more divided than care for transgender children and teens. And as medical pathways for trans minors in parts of Australia and the world become restricted, Insight asks members of the trans community whether we have the balance right.

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A new generation of young women in South Africa known as 'slay queens' is monetising dating, and inspiring others to do the same. Behind the glitz Dateline uncovers the dangerous reality.

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