US President claims FlyDubai incident linked to Iran | Morning News Bulletin 02 October 2026

Israel assesses the attempted stabbing of a flydubai pilot as an attempted terror attack, Arrests made after two separate home invasions targeting random women, Isaac Heeney named as the Sydney Swans' best and fairest player.

Questions mounting after the failed lethal injection of a death row inmate, eSafety Commissioner asks online games to strengthen protections for minors, In rugby league, The Koori Knockout gets underway

US President claims FlyDubai incident linked to Iran; A dual UK-Iranian citizen arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts; And in sport, the Wallabies carrying high hopes a year out from the Rugby World Cup.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia questioning a pilot at the centre of a mid-air stabbing, South Australia launches a nation-first royal commission into AI, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has announced his retirement

The government urges collaboration from new Greens leader, The Pilot who was allegedly attacked mid-flight to Israel named, Australia defeats South Africa in a rainy, third ODI.

An investigation underway into incident on Israel-bound flight; British Prime Minister Andy Burnham claims Iranian involvement in suspicious activity at a UK airbase; Nathan Cleary takes out the NRL's Dally M Medal.

The new Greens leader promises a new dawn in federal politics, The winner of this year's Fat Bear contest unveiled, Australian clubs yet to comment after Manchester City found guilty of Premier League finance rule breaches.

Inflation figures released, Mediation between Iran and US continue, The Socceroos go down to Brazil after a strong start ..

The RBA Governor not ruling out a further rate rise this year; No explosives found in UK airbase investigation; The Knight's Phoneix Crossland cops a four-game penalty for Cleary tackle.

The RBA hikes interest rates to a 15-year high; The government assisting the family of an Australian man detained in Cambodia; The NRL makes a major call on who will referee the rugby league grand final on Sunday.The RBA hikes interest rates to a 15-year high; The government assisting the family of an Australian man detained in Cambodia; The NRL makes a major call on who will referee the rugby league grand final on Sunday.