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Yesterday I learnt that ‘OK’ is actually an acronym for “oll korrect” – a deliberate, joke misspelling of “all correct” from the 1840s.

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The quote: “I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.”
U.S. President Donald Trump in a statement on Truth Social overnight. However, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has disputed the claims, saying: “No negotiations have been held with the U.S.”

The stat: 64%. The number of Australians concerned about “national security”, according to new data from ANU’s National Security College.

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Kyle Sandilands has launched legal action against radio station owner ARN, claiming he was wrongfully fired from The Kyle and Jackie O Show.

Earlier this month, ARN announced Sandilands had breached his contract with an on-air argument with co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.

Sandilands has since filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court, claiming the move was “invalid” on the grounds that he had not breached any of the contract’s terms.

Over more than two decades on air, The Kyle and Jackie O Show dominated Sydney radio ratings.

In 2023, Sandilands and Henderson signed a $200 million, 10-year contract – one of the largest deals in Australian radio history. The following year, ARN launched the show in Melbourne, where it has struggled to maintain an audience.

Late last month, Sandilands and Henderson argued on air, with Sandilands questioning Henderson’s work ethic after she looked into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s horoscope, telling her she was “off with the fairies.”

Following the fight, Henderson took a leave of absence from the show.

On 3 March, ARN announced Henderson had told the network she could no longer work with Sandilands. ARN said Henderson would not continue to present the show.

It suspended Sandilands, alleging an “act of serious misconduct,” and giving him 14 days to “remedy this breach” or have his contract cancelled.

ARN terminated his contract last week.

Henderson later denied having quit or resigned, and indicated she would pursue the matter through legal channels.

Sandilands alleges his termination was invalid because there was no act of serious misconduct or breach of contract.

He is asking to be paid the money for the remainder of his contract, and compensated for any losses he has incurred as a result of being let go.

The network said in a statement on Tuesday that it “disputes the claims” and “intends to defend the proceedings.“

Reporting by Elliot Lawry.

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The world’s top energy body has recommended people work from home if they can, to limit the risk of a fuel crisis.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) made the recommendation last week, in light of the impact of the war in the Middle East on fuel supply.

Australia’s Government has called the idea “sensible,” but has not issued any formal guidance and says a “one-size-fits-all approach” is not necessary.

Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume has likened the proposal to “COVID-like restrictions” and said she would “not support that in any way”.

Earlier this month, Iran closed access to the Strait of Hormuz off its southern border in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes.

The strait usually sees around 20-25% of the world’s supply of oil and liquefied natural gas (used to heat homes and generate electricity) every day.

Before the current conflict, oil was sitting at around $US67 ($AU94) a barrel (159 litres).

As of 23 March (U.S. time), the price of a barrel was around $US98 ($AU140).

The IEA is a global body that works with world leaders and the fuel industry to maintain sustainable energy systems and supply.

On Friday, it released a new report outlining 10 recommendations for governments, businesses, and households to help ease the impacts of what it described as “the largest supply disruption in history”.

Its first recommendation was for people to work from home where possible, to redirect oil use from commuting.

When asked on Saturday about Australia’s likelihood of adopting the measure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was a suggestion “to the world,” not specifically to Australia.

The Prime Minister also confirmed he would speak to IEA executive director Fatih Birol, who visited Australia on Monday.

Speaking to the ABC on Sunday, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said businesses encouraging working from home was “a sensible thing to do in any environment,” but acknowledged “there are other people for whom it’s not an option.”

Speaking to Sunrise, Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek also described the idea as “sensible,” but reiterated that Australia’s fuel supplies remain stable.

Speaking to the ABC on Monday, Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume dismissed the suggestion, saying it would not benefit industries “that are relying on fuel supply.”

She said the focus should remain on addressing disruptions to fuel distribution, otherwise “the economy simply runs to a stop.”

The Greens have called for immediate action on the cost of living, with its Victorian branch urging the State Government to make public transport in Melbourne free for the next month.

Reporting by Achol Arok.

March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and for the one in three Australians with epilepsy whose seizures aren't controlled by medication, the journey can feel relentless. Drug-resistant epilepsy doesn't just mean more seizures – it can mean limitations on independence, work, relationships, and quality of life.

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The butterfly species, native to North America, is currently at risk of extinction due to threats including climate change, pesticides and tourism. The butterfly migrates from Canada and the U.S. to forests in Mexico each (northern hemisphere) winter. The WWF said the species’ population numbers increased 64% compared to the previous winter season. Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Alicia Ibarra, attributed the boost in numbers to joint conservation efforts between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. “The butterfly teaches us that every action counts, and however small it may be, it contributes to restoring this peace with nature,” she said.

Reporting by Annabel Whitehouse.

The U.S. Government has registered two domain names related to aliens: alien.gov and aliens.gov. 

It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month he would “begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs)”. 

The websites have not been made available to the public yet.