The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. #politics #federal

Navy days make for grape memories. #national #nsw

As the global fuel crisis continues to drive prices higher, every petrol station in WA is being put under the microscope. #national

Soaring fuel costs and interest rates are forcing some South Australians to change their travel plans as a small producer says he has struggled to put food on the table. #farmers #petrol #prices #livestock #farming #cost #of #living #local #markets #easter

Thirty passengers have reportedly been rescued after a cruise ship ran aground on a reef near the island where the film Cast Away was shot. #marine #incidents #travel #tourism

The Easter long weekend also saw two motorcyclists lose their lives in a separate crash in the Adelaide Hills.  #road #accidents #incidents #transport

More and more Australians are draining their savings just to stay afloat as hopes for cost-of-living relief in next month's federal budget slowly fade. #national

Crippling fuel and fertiliser shortages are forcing Australian farmers to make gut-wrenching decisions that could affect our food supply. #national

As holidaymakers swarm to the region for the Easter weekend, residents have been left with more questions than answers after police released two people over allegations they had assisted the fugitive. #national

Eva Lasrini was meant to be in her home country of Indonesia with her daughters this week. Her body was found south-west of Melbourne on Saturday. #national #victoria

American forces have successfully carried out a daring and dangerous rescue mission for a second airman shot down in Iran behind enemy lines. #national

A young surfer has told of his terror as he realised a shark had grabbed his foot and knocked him off his board in South Australia. #national

A woman has been killed and a baby hospitalised after a car meet spiralled out of control in Logan overnight. #national

The devastated founder of the giant puppet company says they may have to fold after the withdrawal of state government funds. #national #victoria

Readers say the expression “:the Australian way” is a cliche politicians need to stop using because no one knows what it means. #national #victoria

The warning of lingering shocks comes as the NSW and WA governments announced measures to tighten monitoring of fuel retailers. #australia #politics

Donald Trump says oil prices would fall rapidly if the US ended its war with Iran. Australian fuel companies are preparing for a longer setback. #business #markets

The royal visit is due to take place just days after the first anniversary of Virginia Giuffre’s death. #world #north #america

Christians of all denominations gather at churches and cathedrals to mark Easter and reflect on their faith amid recent global turmoil.  #easter

US President Donald Trump confirms an American airman has been rescued in a daring night operation by US special forces. #war

All West Australian fuel retailers must report their prices to FuelWatch or face hefty fines under changes announced by the state government on Sunday. #national #wa

The Kremlin is increasing its efforts to dictate the narrative in Russia by shutting off the internet, restricting foreign messenger apps and punishing citizens for speaking out. #unrest #conflict #war #information #communication #defence #national #security

Fuel will continue to flow from Japan into Australia under assurances given during recent talks between the two countries.  #oil #gas #federal #government #politics #parliament #petrol #prices #armed #conflict

Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. #world

An air force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection. #world #middle #east

Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem were discarded despite their eagerness to do anything to please Trump, debasing themselves and desecrating their departments in the process. #world #north #america

A new show at the Heide Museum of Modern Art explores how the famous Heide Circle reimagined the family in radical ways in the 50s and 60s. #visual #art #arts #culture #entertainment #painting #libraries #museums #galleries

Neal Thompson's sisters say they were not invited to his memorial service and did not know Dezi Freeman was killed. #national

The so-called lunar loo malfunctioned following Wednesday’s lift-off, and has been hit-and-miss ever since. #world #north #america

Scientists for the first time have estimated what Australia would look like without this endearing – but often maligned – animal. #national #nsw

It's the cinema good enough for Luhrmann, Jackman and Kidman, and now this North Queensland icon is up for sale after 64 years. #movies #film #industry #arts #culture #entertainment #popular

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson's sisters plan to launch legal action against Victoria Police over his death. They also say they felt "abandoned" by police after their brother's death.  #police

A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police during an altercation in Hobart's northern suburbs early on Sunday morning. #law #crime #justice

A remote community in the APY Lands have woken up to rattling shelves and swinging lights caused by a magnitude-5.5 earthquake, Geoscience Australia says. #earthquakes #history

Holiday makers took a gamble heading to WA's north hoping a major highway would reopen in time for Easter. #cyclones #road #trips

A large sea turtle, estimated to be at least 30 years old and weighing more than 50 kilograms, is recovering in a wildlife sanctuary after being spotted stuck in dunes on a northern NSW beach.  #wildlife #diseases

John Curtin and his political nemesis Robert Menzies were united by their love of poetry. In fact, many great Australian leaders were drawn to verse as a source of relaxation and inspiration. #national

Some of our women MPs have had to endure horrendous threats of violence. Measures must be taken now so women aren’t further discouraged from public life. #politics #federal

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz couldn’t be happier to be back in Australia. #culture #music

The US president posted video of the strike on Truth Social. #world #middle #east

When Elise Heerde mustered up the courage to report a pastoral care leader at Hillsong church who had stalked and sexually assaulted her, she was threatened with losing her job and urged to forgive the man who had abused her. #national

The FuelWatch reporting scheme is being expanded to all regional fuel stations in Western Australia, with about 200 additional retailers required to report their fuel prices.  #petrol #prices #state #territory #government #energy #policy

Kate could see her husband was miserable as a man and says she couldn't watch Marti be unhappy.  #gender #identity

A searing new family drama leads this wrap-up of all the important shows around town this week. #culture #live #reviews

With stagflation risks rising, what lessons could the treasurer learn from the past? #inflation #recession #economic #trends #indicators #monetary #policy #unrest #conflict #war #oil #gas #tax

Kids as young as 12 are being given guns in Iran, as Donald Trump threatens a ground invasion. Here's what people in Iran are feeling.  #war

The humble footpath could be the answer to being more active, with new research showing regional Australians living in "walkable towns" travelled 75 minutes more on foot each week. #public #health #transport #regional #development #planning #communities

Donald Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal before "all Hell will reign down on them", as the US and Iran race to find a missing American aviator. Follow live.  #unrest #conflict #war #world #politics #foreign #affairs

Scott McCook spends his spare time photographing the salt lakes of WA's Wheatbelt, which look uncannily like giant eggs when viewed from the air.  #photography #nature #human #interest

Scurrying about the banks of Sydney's Cooks River, an army of volunteers known as the 'mudcrabs' is working to bring one of the nation's most toxic waterways back to life. #environment #volunteering #water #pollution #animals