Radio National Breakfast

Farmers have urged Australia's major supermarket chains to pay more for fresh produce, in response to increased fuel and freight costs.

• GUEST: Darren Chester, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The Easter long weekend is often a time for holiday makers to take on Australian road trip.

But this year it may have looked a little different, as steep petrol prices forced some trips to be delayed or cancelled.

The conflict in the Middle East has not only sent oil prices skyward, but a significant jump in EV interest and sales.

But with a surge in demand, what does that mean for energy infrastructure?

• Guest: Alina Dini, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Council
• Producers: Jason Whittaker, Grace Stranger

Russia launched multiple deadly drone and missile attacks over the weekend.

Ukraine also launched large-scale drone attacks targeting Russian oil infrastructure.

It comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his tour of the Middle East looking to strengthen security ties with countries in the region. 

• GUEST: Mariia Zolkina, head of regional and conflict studies at the Democratic Initiatives Foundation in Kyiv
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook

US President Donald Trump's de facto oil blockade on Cuba has paused after a Russian crude oil tanker reached its shores last week.

After the successful shipment, the Kremlin soon announced a second is on its way.

The United Nations has described the fuel shortages and conditions on the island as life threatening.

• GUEST: Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research
• PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond 

US President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as he urges Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

His latest threat comes after Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal.

• GUEST: Barbara Leaf, US diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs under President Joe Biden from 2022 to 2025. She also  served as the US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 2015 to 2018.
• PRODUCER: Pip Cook, Brooke Young

Long-awaited government action on gambling reform will include a partial ban on gambling advertising on television and radio and a total ban in sports venues.

The government says gambling ads will also be banned on social media and streaming platforms unless users are logged in, over 18 and have the option to opt out.

So how much further do some politicians want the government to go?

We'll then hear about the US President's latest threats over Iran, and about a long-awaited threat he has finally followed through on, that will impact the Australian pharmaceutical sector. 

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

It's that time of year, with Sydneysiders flocking to Olympic Park for rides, show bags and a showcase of Australian agriculture.

Organisers say this year's event comes at a challenging time both for those attending and those exhibiting. Tighter household budgets may curtail spending, while spiking global oil prices are doubling the fuel bill for some farmers and producers.

Guest: Murray Wilton, General Manager, Sydney Royal Easter Show.

With loneliness on the rise — and the digital world consuming more of our lives — how do you stimulate community in the real world?

In Western Australia, one former councillor is trying to empower ordinary people, businesses and governments to become 'active citizens' where they live and work, through street art, festivals, community gardens and other projects.

Guest: Jimmy Murphy, co-founder of Town Team Movement

U-S President Donald Trump has finally pulled the trigger on a long-standing threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on drug imports.

The U-S is Australia's single largest export market for pharmaceuticals, and while the war in the Middle East continues to threaten global supply chains, Australia's drug manufacturing sector is growing wary.

Guest: Liz de Somer, CEO Medicines Australia

Producer: Grace Stranger

Long-awaited government action on gambling reform will include a partial ban on gambling advertising on television and radio - and a total ban in sports venues.

The government says gambling ads will also be banned on social media and streaming platforms unless users are logged in, over 18 and have the option to opt out.

• GUEST: Monique Ryan, independent Member for Kooyong
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle