A powerful cyclone system has struck the Pacific Islands, forcing Australian tourists in Fiji into 24-hour lockdown with evacuations taking place across parts of the island. Sydney resident Katie Lowe and her family sheltered in their beach hut at Vomo Island during extreme winds and rain, with staff drilling down their door and providing emergency support. The cyclone system is also forecast to move towards far north Queensland.

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has spent his second night in custody following an online bail hearing where he made no attempt to secure his release. He is facing five counts of war crime murder and his lawyer has stated he will contest all charges. Roberts-Smith may remain in custody until a bail review scheduled for 17 April, potentially spending another eight days in jail.

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A multi-vehicle high-speed crash occurred on Robina Parkway, Gold Coast, involving two cars with one veering off the road and striking a tree. A 17-year-old man was trapped in the wreckage for 20 minutes before fire crews freed him. He was transported to hospital in stable condition with leg and pelvis injuries, while investigations into the crash circumstances continue.

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The Iran-US conflict has cost an estimated $26 billion USD for American military operations alone, with daily expenditures reaching up to $1 billion. The unprecedented costs include precision weapons from the initial 'shock and awe' phase ($10 billion), B2 and B1 bomber missions at $1 million per sortie, aircraft carrier operations at $6-8 million daily, and multiple $30 million Reaper drones reportedly destroyed. The financial strain has prompted questions about sustainability, whilst Israel's decision to continue operations in Lebanon threatens the fragile ceasefire.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses the fragile Middle East ceasefire involving the US, Israel, Iran and Lebanon, with particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz reopening and its impact on Australian fuel supplies. Israel's attacks on Lebanon have threatened the regional ceasefire agreement, prompting calls from multiple nations for all parties to observe the truce. The Australian government is working to secure fuel supplies from Singapore, Korea, Malaysia and Japan while negotiations continue over Iran's proposed 10-point plan.

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Jackie O's federal court legal documents reveal she made multiple complaints about Kyle Sandilands' behaviour to their radio network ARN six months before their public fallout. The former radio host is claiming over $82 million in compensation, alleging the owners of Kiss failed to provide a safe workplace, with her statement of claim including dates, emails and text messages as evidence. ARN has stated it will contest the claim, while Kyle Sandilands is also pursuing his own separate legal case against the network.

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E-bike sales are surging in Australia as high petrol prices drive consumers to seek cheaper transport alternatives. Lime bike usage in Sydney has increased 10% week-on-week since March, while some Melbourne retailers report sales quadrupling in recent weeks. The trend has prompted calls for improved safety legislation and infrastructure, as well as discussions about work-from-home arrangements and four-day work weeks to help council workers combat rising fuel costs.

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Brooklyn Beckham's wedding to Nicola Peltz was marked by an awkward moment when the rabbi conducting the ceremony mistakenly called him David twice, apologising and explaining he was a football fan. The incident adds to ongoing reports of tension surrounding the high-profile wedding and the reported rift between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

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Jasmeen Sanger, known as the Ketamine Queen, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs to actor Matthew Perry that led to his death in 2023. The Friends star's stepmother, Debbie Perry, delivered a victim impact statement calling for a life sentence. Sanger pleaded guilty to the charges related to Perry's fatal overdose.

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The ceasefire between Iran and the US faces immediate challenges as Iranian military forces block ships in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming violations due to Israel's ongoing bombing campaign in Lebanon. Disagreement centres on whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire agreement, with Iran asserting it is while the US and Israel maintain it represents a separate conflict. Upcoming negotiations in Pakistan face significant obstacles as the Iranian 10-point plan and Trump administration's proposals show no common overlap.

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