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From cattle stations to city streets, how cowboy fashion went mainstream From streetwear to festival fits, country fashion has become mainstream in Australian cities and heritage brands are reaping the benefits.

From cattle stations to city streets, how cowboy fashion went mainstream: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/dr-karl-how-things-work-cowboy-core-fashion/106336574

Maggie Gyllenhaal's Franken-feminist fable fumbles the plot The Bride!, a modern retelling of The Bride of Frankenstein, takes massive swings in terms of performances, plotting and subtext, but not all of its gambles pay off.

Maggie Gyllenhaal's Franken-feminist fable fumbles the plot: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/the-bride-movie-review-jessie-buckley/106425756

Calls for wild deer to be labelled a pest as population grows The Tasmanian government asked the public what it thought about how wild fallow deer were being managed. It received hundreds of submissions calling for deer to be labelled a pest and for improved zoning and hunting permits.

Calls for wild deer to be labelled a pest as population grows: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/calls-for-deer-to-be-labelled-a-pest-cull/106432254

Live: Iran made 'big mistake' picking Khamenei's son as leader, says Trump Follow live.

Live: Iran made 'big mistake' picking Khamenei's son as leader, says Trump: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/war-in-the-middle-east-trump-ground-troops/106434970

Bomb found near Mamdani's home 'act of ISIS-inspired terrorism', say police A homemade bomb thrown near an anti-Islam protest in New York at the weekend is being investigated as an Islamic State-inspired act of "terrorism," police say.

Bomb found near Mamdani's home 'act of ISIS-inspired terrorism', say police: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/police-say-bomb-near-anti-islam-protest-ny-act-of-terrorism/106434968

Will this year’s flu vaccine protect against the fast-moving Super- K strain? Experts say they are feeling "nervous" as Australia approached this year's flu season, with a new, fast-moving strain of influenza dubbed "Super-K" circulating as vaccine uptake dwindles.

Will this year’s flu vaccine protect against the fast-moving Super- K strain?: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-03-10/influenza-vaccine-super-k-vaccination-urge/106431754

Swiss prosecutors expand ski bar fatal fire probe to include mayor Swiss prosecutors have added the mayor to those under criminal investigation for a fatal New Years Eve ski resort fire that killed 41 people.

Swiss prosecutors expand ski bar fatal fire probe to include mayor: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/swiss-ski-resort-new-years-eve-fatal-fire-probe-expanded/106434834

Breaking: Five Iranian women's soccer players to seek asylum in Australia, multiple sources say Five female soccer players who it was feared would face persecution when they returned to Iran have left their accommodation in the Gold Coast and plan to seek asylum in Australia, multiple sources have told the ABC.

Breaking: Five Iranian women's soccer players to seek asylum in Australia, multiple sources say: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/iranian-womens-football-escape-asylum/106434542

Labor MP warns linking Israeli government to antisemitism is 'dangerous' Josh Burns also acknowledged the government had not always acted fast enough to deal with antisemitism and said it was necessary to be "humble" in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Labor MP warns linking Israeli government to antisemitism is 'dangerous': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/labor-mp-linking-israeli-government-to-antisemitism-dangerous/106433230

WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home Petrol stations in some WA towns begin restricting petrol sales to emergency services only, as impacts from the Iran war hit the state.

WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/wholesalers-ration-fuel-customer-limits-in-regions/106433838

Katherine locals survey flood damage as volunteers rally to help An "army" of volunteers has hit the streets of Katherine to help residents worst affected by the weekend's flooding, as they survey the damage from near-record river rises.

Katherine locals survey flood damage as volunteers rally to help: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/nt-katherine-locals-on-homes-flooding-volunteers-help/106432418

Live: ABC National Forum explores lives and experiences of Jewish Australians ABC National Forum is a new discussion program bringing together ordinary citizens, community leaders, experts and policymakers to talk about topical issues of national significance, moderated by David Speers.

Live: ABC National Forum explores lives and experiences of Jewish Australians: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/national-forum-bondi-terrorism-antisemitism-jewish-live-blog/106424988

Court dismisses claim of neglect against WA Housing Authority Perth Magistrates Court has ruled against a First Nations woman's challenge after a long legal battle over housing neglect in WA's Pilbara region.

Court dismisses claim of neglect against WA Housing Authority: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/court-rules-wa-housing-authority-not-owe-guarantee-tenants/106278954

Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns New online safety codes requiring R-rated games and websites to verify their users' ages come into effect, prompting concerns about online privacy.

Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/privacy-concerns-about-age-verification-r-rated-games-websites/106432440

Australians in Bali sentenced for murder of Melbourne father An Indonesian court has jailed two Australian men for 16 years for the murder of Zivan Radmanovic, 32, in June last year.

Australians in Bali sentenced for murder of Melbourne father: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/australians-entenced-bali-murder-zivan-radmanovic/106432062

'Revival moment for the regime': How the US move in Iran could backfire A former top US diplomat says her country's efforts to topple Iran's leadership risks destabilising the region and strengthening the nation's Revolutionary Guard.

'Revival moment for the regime': How the US move in Iran could backfire: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/attempts-to-topple-iran-leadership-may-strengthen-regime/106432844

Goldfields teacher pleads not guilty to five assault charges A female teacher is facing five common assault charges against several students.

Goldfields teacher pleads not guilty to five assault charges: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/wa-teacher-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault-charges-against-students/106433576

Big Red Bash organisers search for new site to hold iconic festival The event is still four months away, but organisers say the site will not be sufficiently dry in time.

Big Red Bash organisers search for new site to hold iconic festival: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/big-red-bash-music-festival-new-location-birdsville/106432910

Man charged with murder after alleged assault, robbery in CBD Police charge a 37-year-old man with murder after he allegedly attacked a 62-year-old man in Perth's CBD, causing him to fall and strike his head on the pavement.

Man charged with murder after alleged assault, robbery in CBD: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/murder-charge-laid-after-alleged-assault-robbery-perth-cbd/106433638

The 'quite terrifying' scenarios that finally spooked global markets For more than a year, traders have been pushing markets higher on the hopes of an AI-powered economic miracle and the notion of TACO — Trump Always Chickens Out. Now it looks like the penny has dropped.

The 'quite terrifying' scenarios that finally spooked global markets: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/us-israel-iran-war-oil-price-surge-share-markets/106432166

Farmers warn grocery prices could rise as war sparks fuel supply fears Farmers say consumers could soon feel the impact of fuel shortages and soaring prices at the checkout, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global supply chains.

Farmers warn grocery prices could rise as war sparks fuel supply fears: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/middle-east-war-sparks-fuel-supply-fears-farmers/106432124

NAB warns rising petrol prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent More pain could be coming from motorists if economists' predictions about the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation prove correct.

NAB warns rising petrol prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/fuel-rationing-petrol-stockpiling-as-oil-prices-rise/106432100

Crocodile to be 'rehomed' after being pulled from dam west of Brisbane Authorities say they will rehome a 2.3 metre saltwater crocodile that was found in a dam near Gatton, hundreds of kilometres from its usual habitat.

Crocodile to be 'rehomed' after being pulled from dam west of Brisbane: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/qld-crocodile-found-in-gatton-dam/106433260

Metal theft likely motive behind cemetery desecration, SA councils suspect An estimated 100 memorial plaques have been forcibly removed from two South Australian regional cemeteries, causing significant distress to loved ones.

Metal theft likely motive behind cemetery desecration, SA councils suspect: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/sa-thieves-steal-metal-plaques-from-two-cemeteries/106431866

'Dad from Kwinana' Roger Cook defends leaving electorate for West Perth Premier Roger Cook says his decision to move with his partner to a residence close to Parliament House will help him further focus on his work.

'Dad from Kwinana' Roger Cook defends leaving electorate for West Perth: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/roger-cook-defends-decision-on-relocating-from-his-electorate/106432188

Bondi Beach gunman seeks to suppress family's identity over safety concerns Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack, over the shooting on December 14.

Bondi Beach gunman seeks to suppress family's identity over safety concerns: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/bondi-shooter-naveed-akram-seeks-supression-family-names/106432604

Bali scooter crash leaves 'vibrant' mum fighting for life A mother of two from the NSW Central Coast was holidaying in Bali with her girlfriends when she was hit by a truck while riding a scooter.

Bali scooter crash leaves 'vibrant' mum fighting for life: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/bali-scooter-crash-central-coast-woman-serious-injury/106431554

The Iranian regime is showing us it very much intends to carry on President Donald Trump said the worst-case scenario in Iran would be if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor was "as bad as the previous person". In many ways, the appointment of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, delivers him that very outcome.

The Iranian regime is showing us it very much intends to carry on: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/irans-mysterious-new-leader-is-a-marked-man/106432718

Lebanese Australians worry families will be killed amid Israeli strikes The Lebanese government says more than 500,000 people have been displaced since the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for villages in the country's south.

Lebanese Australians worry families will be killed amid Israeli strikes: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/lebanese-australians-affected-by-israeli-strikes-displacement/106424990

Labor's Ed Smelt wins Nightcliff by-election, taking Greens' only NT seat A check count conducted by the Northern Territory Electoral Commission has slightly increased Ed Smelt's lead to 158 votes for Labor, over the Greens' Suki Dorras-Walker.

Labor's Ed Smelt wins Nightcliff by-election, taking Greens' only NT seat: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/nt-labor-ed-emelt-wins-nightcliff-byelection-greens-seat-suki/106432806