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The World Today

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  • The World Today

    Governments grapple with fuel crisis

    16/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    As fallout from the Iran war hits Australians at the bowser, what can be done to ease the cost and supply pressures?
  • The World Today

    Australia taps fuel reserves to ease oil shock

    13/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    Australia is rolling out 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from emergency fuel reserves to address ongoing shortages stemming from the Iran war.
  • The World Today

    Dramatic rescue, deaths in widespread flooding

    12/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    An extraordinary helicopter rescue mission and two overseas travellers found dead - the latest on extreme flooding in northern Australia.
  • The World Today

    Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader

    11/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    The Nationals have elected Matt Canavan as their new leader, following the resignation of David Littleproud.
  • The World Today

    Australia pulled further into Gulf War

    10/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    Australia will send a military aircraft and dozens of personnel to the Middle East to assist in the defence of Gulf nations.

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
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