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Residents have been urged to take immediate shelter as Tropical Cyclone Narelle hit Queensland's Cape York Peninsula this morning. Follow live: bit.ly/4blttiX

All eyes are on fuel prices as the war in the Middle East threatens global supply chains, with Iran's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sending petrol prices skyrocketing. sbs.com.au/news/article/h…

The US president set what he called a "great test" for his nation's allies — but there was a resounding lack of support for securing the Strait of Hormuz. sbs.com.au/news/article/d…

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring severe impact to Far North Queensland on Friday with the state's premier warning the storm could be, for many people, the biggest in living memory. sbs.com.au/news/article/t…

Australia lacks the capacity to store the 90 days of fuel its required under international obligations — but experts say additional fuel reserves may not be the right solution. sbs.com.au/news/article/t…

Afghan authorities allege Pakistan killed at least 400 people in an airstrike on a drug-user rehabilitation hospital, while Pakistan claims it "precisely targeted military and terrorist infrastructure" amid an escalating conflict between the countries. sbs.com.au/news/article/a…

The remote Northern Territory town of Nhulunbuy faces an uncertain future with the closure of Rio Tinto's bauxite mine — and now Woolworths also plans to shut up shop. sbs.com.au/news/article/w…

The two remaining Iranian women's soccer team members seeking asylum in Australia have joined a local A-League club for training. sbs.com.au/news/article/r…

Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate from 3.85 per cent to 4.1 per cent. For an average owner-occupier with a $600,000 loan, this will add $91 to their minimum monthly repayments, according to Canstar analysis. Follow live: bit.ly/4bNzCEw

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia has not been asked by the US to send a warship to help reopen one of the world's most crucial oil corridors. sbs.com.au/news/article/a…

The Reserve Bank faces one of its most challenging interest rate decisions in years, experts say, as the war in the Middle East stokes inflation concerns. sbs.com.au/news/article/r…

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK have warned of "devastating consequences" after Israel launched what it called a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Learn more: bit.ly/4lyjtpN

Two-thirds of young people rely on social media for their financial investment decisions, with one in five turning to artificial intelligence, according to a survey released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. bit.ly/4sGTUW0

The 98th Academy Awards have been held in Hollywood, with the darkly comic political thriller One Battle After Another taking out the top award. Here's the list of winners. bit.ly/3PdP2t2

Iran's foreign minister says the United States is "inviting rather than deterring trouble" in the Middle East, after President Donald Trump urged world powers to send ships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. bit.ly/3NFuvx5

Around half a million Australians live in "GP deserts", with limited access to check-ups, screening and medication. For these people, the burden of disease is higher and life expectancy is shorter — and the Royal Flying Doctor Service remains a lifeline. bit.ly/4lMM6A1

In the 80s, filmmaker Joachim Trier was hanging out in underground punk venues and smuggling skateboards across the Swedish border into Norway where they were banned. Now, he's earned nine Oscar nominations for Sentimental Value. Read his full story here: bit.ly/4usHa76

The recent conflict in Iran and across the Middle East is exposing audiences to atrocities and human suffering on a large scale. Here's how can people stay informed, without becoming overwhelmingly distressed. bit.ly/4saOtPc

As rental affordability hits a new low in Australia, a European city boasts a decades-long social housing model which houses about 50 per cent of its population. bit.ly/4uvncZw Via @DatelineSBS

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says three members of the Iranian women's football team who were granted humanitarian visas have decided to return to Iran. Read more: bit.ly/4sIxTWG