The war in the Middle East has reached a critical point that could determine if it becomes a long-lasting conflict with enormous global ramifications. 

The prospect of tit for tat strikes on civilian infrastructure threatens the livelihoods of millions of people in the region who rely heavily on desalination plants for water.

In Australia, soaring petrol prices are having far reaching impacts for many sectors especially farming, construction and freight. 

Controversial radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands has launched legal proceedings against KIIS FM owner ARN Media over its cancellation of his $100 million contract.

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The building industry in Australia is sounding the alarm bell over soaring fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East, while warning of covid-like disruptions. 

Ex tropical cyclone Narelle is continuing its path across Australia's north causing havoc in communities that have already been hit hard by flooding in the past month. 

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Iran has issued a grave threat against much of the Middle East, if US President Donald Trump follows through on his ultimatum to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country refuses to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.

Residents in the Northern Territory regional hub of Katherine are waiting nervously as river levels rise from ex tropical cyclone Narelle. 

This latest weather system is hitting the region while the town and surrounding communities recover from the worst flooding in decades. 

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Experts are warning 'crunch time' for Australia's fuel supplies is fast approaching as oil shortages begin to hit Asian refineries.

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As the Middle East war continues to cause serious pain at the bowser calls are emerging to protect local trucking businesses.

Meanwhile Iran is warning of retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure if US President Donald Trump follows through on an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.

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