Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on the Queensland coast | Morning News Bulletin 20 March 2026

Communities brace for impact as Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on Queensland; Global energy prices surge as energy infrastructure targeted in the Middle East; And in football, record ticket sales for the Matilda's finals clash with Japan.

Cyclone Narelle upgraded to a category five system, Australia's consumer watchdog launches an investigation into the country's major fuel suppliers, The Matildas to face Japan in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup final.

National Cabinet appoints a national fuel coordinator to tackle supply issues, The US continues to pressure allies over plans for the Strait of Hormuz, Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo questions Bronson Xerri’s future.

Israel eliminates another senior leader of the Iranian government; The High Court rules against the government's curfew and ankle-monitoring conditions on former immigration detainees; Australia's Winter Paralympic Team returns home.

In this bulletin ... ** An Australian military base in the Middle East struck by an Iranian missile.... ** The United Nations says some Israeli airstrikes on civilians in Lebanon may amount to war crimes. ** And in sport, Real Madrid beats Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League...

Iran confirms the death of powerful national security chief in an Israeli air strike; New figures show domestic violence offences at a record high in New South Wales courts; And in sport, Senegal has been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in January.

In this bulletin, Israel says it has killed a top Iranian security chief; A nervous wait for flood zones as a tropical cyclone looms off the Queensland coast; and in sport, The Matildas have defeated defending champions China to go through to the Asian Cup final.

The Reserve Bank raises interest rates to 4.1 per cent, Indigenous leaders are urging the government to support vital services in a remote Northern Territory town, The Asian Football Confederation says it's confident Iran will compete at this year's Men's FIFA World Cup.

Reserve Board to hand down decision on interest rates, A national power outage in Cuba, Australian basketball great Ken Cole dies aged 82

Donald Trump criticises allies for resisting his call to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz; stronger regulation announced for migration agents; and in sport, the Sydney Swans apologise to the Jewish community over a tribute to victims of the Bondi attack.