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Some residents on the Western Australian coast say ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has left their communities looking like a war zone, but the damage in the town of Carnavon appears to be relatively limited.Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power from Port Hedland down to Carnarvon.The system has been downgraded to a sub-tropical low, and is gradually weakening as it moves inland.Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is forecast throughout the day for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.The federal government says it's moving to ensure Australia's fuel security, as the war in the Middle East squeezes supplies across the country.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will underwrite the delivery of additional cargoes of fuel, and is in discussions to source additional supplies on the international market.He says Labor will introduce legislation into parliament on Monday to grant the government new powers to underwrite shipments that might otherwise be too expensive.And golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, after his car rolled over in a crash near his home in the US state of Florida.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.Some residents on the Western Australian coast say ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has left their communities looking like a war zone, but the damage in the town of Carnavon appears to be relatively limited.Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power from Port Hedland down to Carnarvon.The system has been downgraded to a sub-tropical low, and is gradually weakening as it moves inland.Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is forecast throughout the day for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.The federal government says it's moving to ensure Australia's fuel security, as the war in the Middle East squeezes supplies across the country.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will underwrite the delivery of additional cargoes of fuel, and is in discussions to source additional supplies on the international market.He says Labor will introduce legislation into parliament on Monday to grant the government new powers to underwrite shipments that might otherwise be too expensive.And golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, after his car rolled over in a crash near his home in the US state of Florida.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will underwrite the delivery of additional cargoes of fuel. So what does this mean, and will prices come down? He's also taken a swipe at consumers using jerry cans to panic buy at the bowser.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new fuel security powers to help ease supply shortages across the country.He says the government will underwrite the delivery of additional cargoes of fuel to Australia, helping private importers get more fuel into the country.Fuel prices are soaring across the country as the conflict in the Middle East impacts global supplies.Labor will introduce legislation to parliament on Monday in order to make the changes.The Bureau of Meteorology says a large part of inland WA can expect severe weather as ex-tropical cyclone Narelle continues to move south and inland.Damage to properties is still being assessed in parts of WA's Pilbara coast after the system hit the region as a category four storm yesterday.It's now been downgraded to a tropical low, but is still causing severe weather as it heads towards the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.US President Donald Trump is continuing to insist that negotiations are underway with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.Iran denies any talks are underway, though Pakistan says it is acting as a mediator.And Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after a car crash near his home in the US state of Florida.Police say the 15-times major champion was overtaking a truck at high speed when he rolled his car, but was uninjured.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.

Josephine Asher with the top stories…An emergency warning in Western Australia's Midwest has been downgraded, after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle weakened to a Tropical Low.The system has dropped below cyclone strength, as it reached an area inland of Geraldton.Severe weather warnings remain in place for southern parts of Western AustraliaHeavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, is forecast today for parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West and Central Wheat Belt districts.The system crossed the coast as a category three near Coral Bay then moved over the town of Carnarvon where residents are yet to get a full picture of the damage.US President Donald Trump says Iran is begging to reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East, as he repeated his claim talks are underway with Tehran.Iranian officials have strongly denied any negotiations have been held.It comes after U-S Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, that the war with Iran will last weeks rather than months.And former world number one golfer Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash in Florida.Police say the American golfer was uninjured after he clipped another vehicle and rolled his car.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.

Josephine Asher with your top stories on this Saturday morning…Tropical cyclone Narelle is continuing to make its way south over Western Australia as a category two system.It crossed the coast yesterday as a category three near Coral Bay, bringing wind gusts of over 205 kilometres per hour.The town of Carnarvon escaped the brunt of the cyclone but Exmouth has been left with significant damage.Narelle will continue tracking southeast, bringing wind gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour, heavy rain fall and possible flash flooding to Gascoyne and central west.If you're in an affected area, you can tune in to your local ABC radio station or the ABC listen app for the latest updates, warnings and advice.In the east of the country, the State Emergency Service is warning of damaging surf across the New South Wales coastline this weekend.SES volunteers have been called to hundreds of incidents across the state.Several flights in and out of Sydney Airport also faced delays and cancellations.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, that the war with Iran will last weeks rather than months, despite thousands of American troops currently on their way towards the Gulf.At a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, the US Secretary of State maintains the United States is on track to achieve all its military aims against Iran within the next few weeks but has warned allies they will need to contribute escort vessels in the Strait of Hormuz once the war is over.He says the US is waiting for Iran to respond to President Trump's 15 point action plan.Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims Israel has hit two of his country's largest steel factories, a power plant, and civilian nuclear sites, in coordination with the United States.Mr Araghchi has promised retaliation for the latest attacks.And the government has resisted calls to cut fuel excise, saying it is already taking significant steps to address the current fuel crisis.The coalition is pushing for a temporary cut to the tax, with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor claiming it could reduce prices by up to 26 cents a litre at the pump.Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino says the government has already implemented measures to manage rising fuel prices.For more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is crossing the Pilbara coast as a Category 3 system between Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier.Extreme wind gusts up to 205 km/h are impacting the coast near Ningaloo and Coral Bay.While the cyclone has made landfall, it will continue to skirt the coast, with destructive conditions.Coastal residents between Onslow and Denham are being warned of a dangerous storm tide as the cyclone moves south down the Gascoyne coast.For the latest cyclone updates, warnings and advice tune in to your local ABC radio station.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kept the door open to halving taxes on petrol and diesel after the Coalition demanded temporary relief from sky-high fuel prices.A tax of 53 cents is paid on every litre of petrol and diesel sold at the bowser, meaning 26 cents per litre would be saved if retailers fully passed on a halving of the excise.Mr Albanese also relented to pressure from the states for the Commonwealth to take a leading role in managing the fuel crisis sparked by the war in Iran.And the ABC projects One Nation's Robert Roylance will be the next member for Hammond, in South Australia's Murraylands.Two-candidate preferred counts in the first few booths reported today have seen One Nation pick up more than half of preferences from excluded candidates.The result means One Nation has won at least two seats in SA's state parliament. 

The Bureau of Meteorology says Tropical Cyclone Narelle will cross the coast of WA just to the south of Coral Bay over the next few hours.The category three cyclone has started to weaken but is still producing wind gusts of up to 220 kilometres per hour.Authorities have confirmed there is no power in Exmouth and residents at the town's evacuation centre have been relocated due to roof damage.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kept the door open to halving taxes on petrol and diesel after the Coalition demanded temporary relief from sky-high fuel prices.A tax of 53 cents is paid on every litre of petrol and diesel sold at the bowser, meaning 26 cents per litre would be saved if retailers fully passed on a halving of the excise.Mr Albanese also relented to pressure from the states for the Commonwealth to take a leading role in managing the fuel crisis sparked by the war in Iran.And the ABC projects One Nation's Robert Roylance will be the next member for Hammond, in South Australia's Murraylands.Two-candidate preferred counts in the first few booths reported today have seen One Nation pick up more than half of preferences from excluded candidates.The result means One Nation has won at least two seats in SA's state parliament. 

Tropical Cyclone Narelle has moved past Exmouth in WA's Gascoyne region with winds gusts of 200kmh recorded thereThe weather bureau says 200mm of rain has fallen in the past six hours.Tropical Cyclone Narelle has now been downgraded to a category three storm and is moving over Coral Bayit's expected to cross the coast between Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier later todayPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says he's doing everything he can to shield Australians from the impacts of the US and Israel's war on Iran.Prices for unleaded petrol and diesel are soaring with no end to the conflict in sight.National Cabinet will meet again on Monday, with states and territories expected to discuss a range of options to prevent further fuel shortages.The Opposition wants to halve the fuel excise for three months to provide Australians with temporary relief from the sky-high prices.Broadcaster Kyle Sandilands says an on-air argument with his former co-host, Jackie O, that led to his termination was tame.The legal battle between the controversial radio host and his former employer, ARN Media has reached the Federal Court.Sandilands is claiming the termination of his $100 million contract over the dispute is invalid. 

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is showing no signs of letting up as the category four system lashes Western Australia's Pilbara coast.The system's currently west of Exmouth, delivering destructive winds of 185 kilometres an hour, gusting up to 275 kilometres an hour.Narelle's also expected to bring intense rainfall which may lead to flash flooding and dangerous storm surges.It's anticipated to make landfall near Shark Bay later this afternoon.For emergency information at any time, you can listen to ABC local radio or emergency information on the ABC listen app.As the nation's fuel crisis deepens, the Coalition is calling on the federal government to immediately halve the fuel excise and road user charge.The plan would be paid for by removing a tax exemption for electric vehicles, slashing green hydrogen projects and freezing the home battery scheme.Opposition leader Angus Taylor says he's written to the prime minister requesting the measures, saying slashing the excise will take 26 cents a litre off at the bowser.Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Donald Trump's latest comments about Australia should be "let through to the keeper".The US President says he's "surprised" Australia hasn't provided the US support to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.Mr Turnbull says the PM should ignore the comment, and that he's taken the right approach in providing defensive military assistance to Gulf statesAnthony Albanese has dismissed the criticism and says his relationship with Mr Trump has been constructive.

Damaging winds and heavy rain are hitting WA's north west as Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to track down the coast, 30 kilometres from landfall.The defence minister Richard Marles is standing by the federal government's Middle East contribution, after Donald Trump singled out Australia in criticising allies over the Iran war. A British city council has stripped Sarah Ferguson of a decades-old honour over her links to the sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Thousands of people in WA's northern coastal communities are being warned of the threat to lives and homes in the path of tropical cyclone Narelle.Parliament has passed laws doubling penalties for petrol companies found to be ripping off consumers.Ex-KIIS FM host Kyle Sandilands has arrived at court in his first appearance against the radio network ARN.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is threatening towns and cities along West Australia's north and mid-west with the system intensifying into a category four storm.The United States says it's continuing to negotiate with Iran for an end to the war in the Middle East via Pakistani mediators.Transgender female athletes have been banned from competing in female category events at the Olympic Games.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.