The Iran conflict's economic fallout is evident as Virgin Australia follows Qantas in adjusting to rising fuel costs; the Australian Prime Minister seeks fuel supply security in Asia; the IMF warns of global recession and tips Australia to lead in inflation, prompting the RBA to watch business price rises closely while an Irish minister quits over fuel protests, China's exports slow, and an Aussie bank's confidence slumps.
Coalition's immigration plans are criticized for dehumanizing migrants; the housing shortage causes pain for renters; the future of NDIS support depends on quality, and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan proposes stricter citizenship rules for permanent residents.
In space exploration, Artemis II aims for the Moon as space governance falls behind; Taiwan conflict likelihood decreases amid Iran chaos; a finance giant is lashed for spam, Disney announces job cuts, China lifts BHP iron ore bans, and Harry and Meghan continue their Australian experiment.