Radio National Breakfast

Iranian authorities are warning against any foreign ground attacks, after the US dispatched thousands ⁠of its Marines to the Middle East.
It's a conflict with no end in sight, prompting questions about what is the Trump administration's end game. 
Guest: Stephen E. Biegun, Rothschild & Co Distinguished International Fellow at the Lowy Institute and former Deputy Secretary of State of the United States
Producer: Grace Stranger, Eleni Psaltis

The Federal Opposition says aged care organisations like Meals on Wheels are struggling to get their services to their clients, particularly in rural and regional areas, amid the ongoing fuel crisis. The Shadow Aged Care Minister Anne Ruston says its potentially leaving some older Australians isolated.  
GUEST: Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The federal government says it is trying to avoid COVID-style restrictions amid the fuel crisis.
Commonwealth, state and territory leaders will gather for national cabinet to map out a co-ordinated response to fuel security.
While encouraging people to work from home where possible, and greater use of public transport are expected to be discussed, the states are already differing on the issue of making public transport free. 
GUEST: Daniel Mookhey, NSW Treasurer
PRODUCER: Brooke Young

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a second emergency meeting with state and territory leaders this morning, as hundreds of service stations report shortages of petrol and diesel as a result of the war in the middle east.
Meanwhile, communities in WA's north-west have started cleaning up after ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle caused widespread damage - particularly in the towns of Exmouth and Carnarvon.
GUEST: Kristy McBain, Minister for Emergency Management 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

If you've ever been stuck behind a semi-trailer, you'd have seen the self-promotional signage - Without Trucks Australia Stops.
But with soaring diesel prices - road freight companies are struggling.
Prior to the war in the middle east, one in 12 road transport operators closed their doors last year - that's according to the commercial credit agency, CreditorWatch; citing accelerating costs as a key factor.
GUEST: Shirley Saywell, Transport Manager of Brady & Kibble Freight from Euroa in Victoria