Trump talks tough on Iran as Tehran responds to ceasefire plan | Morning News Bulletin 7 April 2026

Australia rejects Donald Trump's criticism, and rules out military combat involvement against Iran...an Australian Army reservist charged over alleged Ukraine combat role... and in golf, Justin Rose not bothered by going oh-so-close at last year's Masters, as the world's best golfers gather for this year's tournament

In this bulletin, Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal as Trump continues to talk tough; Fuel demand spikes over the Easter long weekend; and in athletics, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson breaks records at Australia's oldest and richest foot race

The federal government says Australia can rely on continued fuel exports from Asia; Calls for patience as families head home from the Easter long weekend break; A heroes welcome home for Graham Arnold from the Iraqi community in Sydney.

Australia secures another month's worth of fuel supply as consumers brace for higher prices; Concerns over the Easter long weekend road toll; The Young Matildas in contention for a finals berth at the Under 20 Women’s Asian Cup.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump issues new threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz; Lebanon's President calls for negotiations to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide

Grocery costs expected to rise for Australians; Donald Trump says US forces have successfully rescued missing crew member in Iran; And in sport, Stephanie Gilmore knocked out in the opening round at Bells Beach.

Search intensifies in Iran for downed US fighter jet pilot; Australia moves to diversify fuel supply as shortages persist; And in the AFL, Sydney beat West Coast by 128 points in Perth.

Donald Trump threatens to escalate war in the Middle East; Police arrest two people in relation to Dezi Freeman movements; And in sport, largest ever National Sikh Games underway in Melbourne.

Concerns mount over rising food prices; Energy minister warns against stockpiling fuel as supply disruptions spark panic buying; And in basketball, Australia's Nyadiew Puoch selected for Portland Fire in WNBA expansion draft.

Iran says it shot down a second US jet; the federal government says fuel outages across Australia are easing, and in the NRL injury rules the Bulldogs captain out of the upcoming game against the Panthers.