Australia among others breaking from US on Hormuz | Midday News Bulletin 2 April 2026

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.

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.