Israel agrees to start ceasefire talks with Lebanon, as its continued attacks on Hezbollah sites in the country strain the already fragile 2-day-old ceasefire in the Middle East.

Both sides are declaring victory but the Middle East ceasefire is now looking fragile with Israel launching waves of attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.

With his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz looming Donald Trump issues another wild threat to Iran.

US President Donald Trump's tone is hardening as he mounts increasing threats to Iran, which has rejected the latest ceasefire deal.

More details about the daring rescue of a US pilot downed over Iran as Donald Trump again threatens Tehran's energy plants in an expletive ridden social media post.

Anthony Albanese's rare address to the nation - ahead of rolling out a billion dollar plan to help business ride out the chaos.

Donald Trump tells his allies to 'go get your own oil' - lashing out at them for not helping to open the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

National Cabinet convenes to discuss solutions to the fuel crisis but is rationing inevitable?

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens towns and cities along Western Australia's north and Mid-West.