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Gout Gout breaks Australian 200m record with 19.67s at Nationals
5 sourcesGout Gout, an 18-year-old Queensland sprinter, stunned the athletics world by running 19.67 seconds in the men’s 200m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on April 12, 2026. This ...
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- Gout Gout ran 19.67 seconds in the men’s 200m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on 2026-04-12, breaking his own Australian record of 20.02 seconds.
- Gout Gout’s 19.67s time is the first legal sub-20-second run by an Australian in the 200m, and it is also a new under-20 world record (previously held by Erriyon Knighton’s unratified 19.49s in 2022).
- Gout Gout is 18 years old and was born in Queensland.
Queen Mary of Denmark's father, John Donaldson, dies in Hobart at age 84
3 sourcesQueen Mary of Denmark's father, Professor John Donaldson, died in Hobart on April 12, 2026, at age 84, just three weeks after her last visit during a royal tour with King Frederik. Donaldson, a Scotti...
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- Queen Mary of Denmark's father, Professor John Donaldson, died in Hobart on April 12, 2026, at age 84
- Queen Mary last visited her father in Hobart during a royal tour with King Frederik in March 2026
- Queen Mary released a statement saying, 'My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away.'
Australia’s fuel crisis and government response with new ad campaign
3 sourcesAustralia’s federal government launched a $20 million advertising campaign called 'Every little bit helps' on April 13, 2026, urging citizens to reduce fuel use amid a global oil crisis triggered by t...
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- The federal government launched a $20 million ad campaign titled 'Every little bit helps' to encourage Australians to reduce fuel use, starting April 13, 2026, across TV, digital, and outdoor ads.
- Australia is currently at Level 2 ('Keep Australia Moving') of the four-stage National Fuel Security Plan, characterized by local fuel disruptions requiring extra efforts to secure supplies.
- Australia’s fuel reserves as of April 11, 2026, are 38 days of petrol, 31 days of diesel, and 28 days of jet fuel, with diesel reserves increasing by 2 days since the previous update.
Death of Indian music legend Asha Bhosle at age 92
2 sourcesIndian playback singer Asha Bhosle, a two-time Grammy nominee and one of Bollywood’s most celebrated voices, died aged 92 on April 12, 2026, after being hospitalized in Mumbai for extreme exhaustion a...
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- Asha Bhosle died aged 92 on April 12, 2026
- She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai with 'extreme exhaustion' and chest infection
- Her last rites were held on April 13, 2026, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai
EV infrastructure challenges during Easter 2026 road trip in Victoria
2 sourcesTwo identical articles from SMH and The Age detail a frustrating Easter 2026 road trip in south-west Victoria using an electric vehicle, highlighting severe infrastructure gaps despite rising EV adopt...
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- Unleaded petrol prices were around $2.30 per litre during Easter 2026
- The trip was a 4.5-hour each-way drive from Melbourne to south-west Victoria (Port Fairy/Portland)
- The authors borrowed a 2021 Hyundai Kona EV for the trip
Cyclone Vaianu hits New Zealand’s North Island with evacuations, flooding, and power outages
2 sourcesCyclone Vaianu struck New Zealand’s North Island on April 12, 2026, bringing destructive winds over 130 km/h, heavy rain, and coastal flooding that forced evacuations in Whakatāne and other regions. A...
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- Cyclone Vaianu made landfall near the Maketu Peninsula on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with winds exceeding 130 km/h (80 mph) and heavy rain.
- Authorities ordered evacuations in Whakatāne, including 270 properties, due to coastal flooding, landslides, and storm surges up to 13m.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned on April 11, 2026, that Vaianu could be damaging and urged residents to prepare for power cuts, clear drains, and check on neighbors.
US-Iran peace talks fail in Pakistan; ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz remain key issues
2 sourcesHigh-level US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, collapsed on April 12, 2026, after 21 hours without an agreement, despite marking the highest-level direct engagement between Washington and Tehr...
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- US Vice President JD Vance led the US delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan, and announced on 2026-04-12 that US-Iran peace talks failed after 21 hours without an agreement.
- Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the failed talks 'disappointing' and urged both sides to uphold the two-week ceasefire and return to negotiations.
- The Strait of Hormuz—critical for global oil supply—remains a major point of disagreement, with Iran’s Tasnim news agency citing an 'informed source' that Iran will not change its stance unless the US agrees to a 'reasonable deal'.
Australia’s fuel crisis and Albanese’s diplomatic shift toward Asia over US
2 sourcesAustralia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has prioritized diplomatic engagement with Asian nations, including China and Singapore, over the US amid a fuel supply crisis triggered by the Middle East ...
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- Anthony Albanese called Chinese Premier Li Qiang on April 12, 2026, instead of US President Donald Trump, amid Australia’s fuel supply concerns.
- Australia’s petrol supplies are at 38 days of stock, diesel at 31 days, and jet fuel at 28 days as of April 12, 2026.
- Singapore provides over half of Australia’s petrol, and Albanese secured a deal emphasizing continued trade during a meeting with Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (via phone on April 12, 2026).
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share Masters lead after dramatic third round
2 sourcesThe 2026 Masters entered its final round with defending champion Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young sharing the lead at 11 under par after a dramatic third round at Augusta National on April 12. McIlroy, ...
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- Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead at 11 under par after the third round of the 2026 Masters.
- McIlroy started the third round with a six-shot lead but finished tied with Young after a 73 (1-over) round.
- Cameron Young won the Players Championship last month and finished the third round with a 65 (7-under).
Three men charged after Sydney 'kill car' pursuit involving weapons and stolen vehicle
2 sourcesThree men were arrested and charged after a high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen white Audi on Sydney’s Great Western Highway on April 12, 2026. The vehicle, allegedly linked to recent shootin...
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- Three men (one 28-year-old driver, two 24-year-old passengers) were arrested and charged after a police pursuit on the Great Western Highway near Wentworthville on 2026-04-12 at approximately 2:30pm
- The vehicle involved was a stolen white Audi, allegedly taken from an Edmonson Park property in March 2026
- Police seized a semi-automatic rifle, a pistol, and cloned number plates from the Audi during the incident
Yesterday
Melania Trump denies Epstein ties, calls for victim hearings amid political scrutiny
5 sourcesMelania Trump delivered an unexpected public statement on April 9, 2026, at the White House denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, calling their alleged con...
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- Melania Trump delivered a public statement on April 9, 2026, at the White House denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, calling it 'casual correspondence'
- The statement was prompted by 'lies' and 'false smears' linking Melania Trump to Epstein, which she claimed have circulated on social media for years
- Melania Trump denied Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, stating she met him 'by chance at a New York City party in 1998' and first met Epstein in 2000 at an event with her husband
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad amid Lebanon conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions
3 sourcesUS Vice-President JD Vance led a delegation to Islamabad on April 11, 2026, for direct peace talks with Iran, marking the first high-level negotiations between the two countries since 1979. The talks,...
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- US Vice-President JD Vance leads the US delegation to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, arriving on April 11, 2026.
- Iranian delegation includes parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf (or Qalibaf) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (or Araqchi).
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a dinner for negotiators at his residence during the talks.
Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-second 100m barrier at Australian Athletics Championships
2 sourcesLachlan Kennedy made history at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney by becoming the first Australian to run under 10 seconds in the 100m on home soil, clocking 9.96 seconds in the he...
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- Lachlan Kennedy ran 9.96 seconds in the 100m heats on 2026-04-10 at Sydney Olympic Park with a +0.3 tailwind
- Kennedy equaled his personal best of 9.96 seconds in the 100m final on 2026-04-11, winning his first national title
- Kennedy is 22 years old and from Queensland
Karen Martini's ACMI restaurant eviction and her career retrospective
2 sourcesKaren Martini, a celebrated chef known for her career-defining roles like Icebergs Dining Room in Sydney, faced a public fallout after her restaurant at ACMI in Melbourne was evicted in April 2026. Th...
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- Karen Martini's restaurant at ACMI was evicted after the museum issued an 'eviction notice' requiring her to leave by 8pm on the same day
- The ACMI restaurant project was announced in 2019 and was Martini's first restaurant in Melbourne and her first new venue in 17 years
- ACMI claimed the restaurant had accrued 'significant unpaid debt' as the reason for eviction
APY Lands Indigenous art exhibition opens after controversy and delays
2 sourcesThe National Gallery of Australia’s exhibition Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country, featuring 30 large-scale paintings by 49 Indigenous artists from the APY Lands, finally opened in Canberra on April 10, 2026,...
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- The exhibition Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country opened at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra on April 10, 2026, after a three-year delay.
- The exhibition features 30 large-scale paintings by Indigenous artists from the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, including 49 artists in total.
- The exhibition was originally scheduled to open in June 2023 but was postponed due to allegations published in *The Australian* newspaper in April 2023.
Fatal car crash in Perth Hills kills three adults
2 sourcesThree adults died after their vehicle crashed into a tree on Stoneville Rd in the Perth Hills, about 30km from Perth’s CBD, at approximately 8:50am on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Emergency services resp...
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- Three adults died after a vehicle crashed into a tree on Stoneville Rd, Perth Hills, around 8:50am on Saturday (April 11, 2026).
- The crash occurred on Stoneville Rd in the Perth Hills, approximately 30km from Perth’s CBD.
- Major Crash investigators from Western Australia Police are leading the investigation.
Federal Court restricts work-from-home tax deductions for rent and transport
2 sourcesThe Federal Court ruled on April 10, 2026, against ABC sports presenter Ned Hall, overturning an earlier decision that allowed him to claim tax deductions for rent and transport expenses incurred whil...
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- The Federal Court ruled against ABC sports presenter Ned Hall, overturning an Administrative Review Tribunal decision that allowed his work-from-home tax claim for rent and transport during COVID lockdowns.
- Ned Hall claimed deductions for occupancy of a second bedroom used as a home office and transport costs to his workplace during Melbourne’s COVID lockdowns.
- The Federal Court ruled that rent for a home is 'fundamentally private in nature,' even if partially used for work, and that travel from home to work is 'fundamentally private' under tax law.
Pakistan mediates US-Iran peace talks amid Middle East conflict
2 sourcesPakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in US-Iran peace negotiations, preparing to host delegations from both countries in Islamabad. The talks aim to finalize a ceasefire amid ongoing tensio...
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- Pakistan is hosting US and Iranian delegations for peace talks in Islamabad
- The negotiations are described as a 'historic' or 'biggest diplomatic win' for Pakistan in recent years
- The talks are set to address the US-Iran ceasefire amid Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon
US-Iran war exposes Trump's foreign policy and alliance trust issues
2 sourcesThe US-Iran war has exposed deep flaws in Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his ability to build and maintain alliances. Despite inflicting a 'generational military defeat' on Iran through over 13,...
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- Francis Fukuyama updated his thesis on 'the end of history' and backtracked on calling the US a 'high-trust society' due to global distrust under Trump
- The US and Israel conducted over 13,000 strikes on Iranian military targets, including Iran’s navy, missile stocks, and defense industrial base, resulting in a 'generational military defeat' for Iran (per US Central Command)
- Iran weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, effectively blocking a fifth of global oil supplies by threatening mines and drone attacks, despite limited retaliatory strikes
Violent home invasion in Melbourne's Greenvale leaves two injured
2 sourcesTwo men, aged 48 and 35, were stabbed during a violent home invasion in Greenvale, Melbourne’s north, on Friday night (April 10, 2026) around midnight. Three or four masked males, believed to be in th...
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- Two male occupants (aged 48 and 35) were stabbed during a home invasion at Greenvale on Friday night (April 10, 2026) around midnight.
- The incident occurred at a property on Stirling Street (ABC) or Stirling Close (NEWSCOMAU) in Greenvale, Melbourne’s north.
- Three or four masked males aged in their late teens or early 20s wearing dark clothing committed the attack.