Calls for the Strait of Hormuz to be re-opened by force | Midday News Bulletin 3 April 2026

Calls for international action to re-open the Strait of Hormuz by force... the federal government tries to re-assure Australians about fuel supply over Easter...and, in cricket, mixed fortunes for Aussies in the IPL

Opposition leader Angus Taylor calls for transparency on the fuel crisis... Donald Trump sacks his Attorney-General... and the Matildas and Japan stand together on prizemoney

The US President declares America's operation in Iran is close to completion; Anthony Albanese says war in the Middle East will not delay ambitious economic reform; Melbourne Storm's Tui Kamikamica begins rehab after a suspected stroke.

Australia joins talks - without the US - to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; The head of NATO to visit the White House after Donald Trump's remarks on the alliance; Aussie Min Woo Lee going for a Masters title at the Augusta National.

In this bulletin, The Prime Minister warns of tough times for the economy, driven by the war in the middle east; Iran says the US must build trust before attempting to negotiate peace; and in sport, Iraqis across the world celebrate an historic win over Bolivia at the World Cup qualifiers

The prime minister urges calm ahead of a national address on the government's response to war in the Middle East; calls for Australia to improve migrant skills recognition to boost productivity; Cricket Australia's men's contract list for 2026-27 season unveiled.

The prime minister to deliver a rare televised address to the nation on the local impacts of the war in the Middle East; Donald Trump says the US attacks on Iran will end in two or three weeks; and in football, celebrations as Nestory Irankunda scores two goals to help the Socceroos win against Curacao.

In this bulletin, President Trump says countries like the U-K should "get their own oil" from the Strait of Hormuz; Brother of Australian aid worker killed in IDF strike Gaza demands accountability from Israel; and in sport, Socceroos win 5-1 against Curacao in final home match before World Cup

International condemnation as Israel expands its use of the death penalty; Aunty Rhoda Roberts farewelled on Bundjalung country in northern New South Wales; North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri cops a three-game ban for smearing blood.

More Australians return home on repatriation flights amid the Iran war; Three Indonesian peacekeepers now confirmed killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours; Adelaide Crows defender Jordon Butts sidelined by concussion.