The World Today

One of the most powerful storms to hit Queensland in more than 100 years, Tropical Cyclone Narelle has crossed the Queensland coast as a Category 4 system lashing communities across Cape York Peninsula with deadly winds of up to 270 kilometres an hour.

The federal government announces a coordinator of a fuel supply task force, to ensure critical users get the fuel they need.

Radio shock-jock Kyle Sandilands says he's been sacked by ARN Media, almost a month on from his on-air blow up with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson.

As Australians brace for a potential rate hike today, war in the Middle East is increasing pressure on the cost of living.

As fallout from the Iran war hits Australians at the bowser, what can be done to ease the cost and supply pressures?

Australia is rolling out 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from emergency fuel reserves to address ongoing shortages stemming from the Iran war.

An extraordinary helicopter rescue mission and two overseas travellers found dead - the latest on extreme flooding in northern Australia.

The Nationals have elected Matt Canavan as their new leader, following the resignation of David Littleproud.

Australia will send a military aircraft and dozens of personnel to the Middle East to assist in the defence of Gulf nations.

Iran's state media reports the highest religious clerics in the country have chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to succeed his father.