Listen to the latest updates from ABC News

Listen to the latest updates from ABC News

Listen to the latest updates from ABC News

The United States has begun an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran‑blocked Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruption amid the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, with no peace deal yet in sight.

Tehran has warned the U.S. Navy against entering the strait, saying the passage of ships through it must be coordinated with Iranian forces.

Meanwhile, the British military says a tanker has been hit by unknown projectiles in the strait, with all crew reported safe.

A synagogue leader has told the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion his congregants have felt unsafe attending services due to regular abuse.

Chief Rabbi Benjamin Elton from Sydney's Great Synagogue has appeared at the first day of public hearings, detailing how staff have received threatening phone calls.

He's also told the inquiry Jewish congregants are being punished for the actions of Israel, with the synagogue the target of protesters and a hoax terror threat.

The WA Government is set to introduce new laws to ban no‑grounds evictions, bringing the state in line with most of the rest of the country.

WA and the Northern Territory are the only jurisdictions where landlords can terminate a lease for no reason.

The Real Estate Institute of WA has argued the change may drive away investors, while the move has been welcomed by charity group Anglicare.

The WA state government says no other state or territory markets were impacted after introducing their bans.

Japan's prime minister has described her country's security relationship with Australia as “quasi-allies”.

The Northern Territory is continuing to grieve the life of the five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, with crowds at Alice Springs’ annual Bangtail Muster festival paying tribute by donning her favourite colour, pink.

The U.S. military has confirmed that it will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz in the coming hours.

The vital oil shipping route has been blocked by Iran since the beginning of the war nine weeks ago.

Some 20,000 seafarers are stuck in the strait and President Donald Trump has today announced that “Project Freedom” will escort them to safety, in a mission he’s described as a “humanitarian gesture”.

The head of the Royal Commission on antisemitism and social cohesion says some Jewish Australians have expressed concerns about speaking at the inquiry, fearing they’ll be targeted by further hostility.

The inquiry has begun its first block of public hearings, and has heard evidence from Jewish Australians who’ve detailed their personal experiences of antisemitism.

Sheina Gutnick, whose father Reuven Morrison was among the 15 people killed in the December 14 attack at Bondi, told the hearing that more needs to be done to stamp out anti-Jewish hate.

People in Alice Springs have gathered for the annual parade for the Bang Tail Muster… wearing pink in honour of the five-year-old girl found dead last week.

There were questions over whether the annual parade in Alice Springs would go ahead this year given the proximity to the death, but local officials say the event went ahead with the consent of the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

On Saturday officers charged Jefferson Lewis over the murder.

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You've heard of Formula 1, but there's another 'grassroots' motorsport that's capturing country towns.

Lawn Mower Racing is fostering a community of revheads across all ages. The nation's fuel crisis couldn't put the brakes on the All-Australian Championships over the weekend, with racers from across the country gathering for the event.

US President, Donald Trump, has announced what he calls 'Project Freedom' to guide international ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

The head of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion says some Jewish Australians have expressed concerns about speaking at the inquiry, fearing they'll be targeted by further hostility.

The first block of public hearings has begun this morning, with both a Holocaust survivor and the daughter of a Bondi Beach terror attack victim set to give evidence today.

In her opening remarks, Commissioner Virginia Bell said among the thousands of submissions to the inquiry were personal accounts from Jewish people who've experienced antisemitic incidents.

The commission's final report is due in December.

The Australian Federal Police Association says a security flaw in Bluetooth-enabled tasers and body-worn cameras could disrupt covert police operations.

Police services have been warned about free apps which criminals can download to track officers using thousands of those devices across Australia.

The AFPA says people may be able to use the apps to evade police while driving.

The US military has confirmed it will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

The vital oil shipping route has been blocked by Iran since the beginning of the war nine weeks ago.

Some 20,000 seafarers are stuck in the strait and President Donald Trump today announced that the so-called 'Project Freedom' will escort them to safety in a mission he's described as a 'humanitarian gesture'.

A senior Iranian official says any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire.

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