Fugitive Desi Freeman shot dead | Midday News Bulletin 30 March 2026

In this bulletin, US President Trump says Iran's new leadership have been very reasonable as more US troops arrive in the region; Iranian parliament considers leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and in sport, Melbourne Storm player Tui Kamikamica is in hospital following a suspected stroke.

In this bulletin, the federal government announces it will halve the fuel excise from Wednesday, Donald Trump says the US could launch a ground campaign on Iran's Kharg Island. And in tennis, Jannik Sinner becomes the eighth man to complete the Sunshine Double.

In this bulletin, fugitive Dezi Freeman shot by dead by police, voluntary measures to save fuel on the agenda at a national cabinet meeting. And in sport, Caster Semenya criticises the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Olympics.

In this bulletin, Iran warns the US against a ground invasion; Israel’s Prime Minister orders expansion of invasion of southern Lebanon; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri finally gets off the starting line to take second place in Japan.

Hastie warns Australians are losing faith in the US-Australia alliance; Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks long ground operation in Iran; And in the NRL, Penrith's Mitch Kenny receives one-game ban ahead of Good Friday blockbuster.

The Houthis launch a second missile attack on Israel; Free public transport announced in two Australian states amid soaring petrol prices; and in football, the Socceroos prepare for their game against Curaçao.

Yemen's Houthis enter the war in the Middle East; Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pontiff to visit Monaco in nearly 500 years; and in sport, Lachlan Kennedy defeats Gout Gout at the Maurie Plant Meet to retain his title.

President Trump says US doesn't have obligation to support NATO countries; Coalition urges consideration of fuel excise cut; And in football, Iran's men's national team stage symbolic protest against strike on girls school.

New powers on fuel security in Australia announced; UN sets up task-force to safeguard aid and food supplies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri encouraged by strong practice as he eyes Japan reset.

President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing; A major Australian fuel supplier is calling for calm; and in football, The Socceroos defeat Cameroon.