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  Experts are warning the economic shock from sky-high fuel prices is the equivalent of three interest rate rises.

• What nation's youngest murderer asked a stranger

  One of Australia's most notorious killers, who murdered a pre-schooler when he was 13, is fighting to overturn a conviction for approaching a mother and her partially undressed child.

• 'We are in agony': Savannah Guthrie's first interview since mum's disappearance

  As she prepares to return to the NBC Today show, Australian-born US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie has taped an interview with her long-time friend and colleague, Hoda Kotb.

• Two arrested over arson attack on UK Jewish charity's ambulances

  The attack shattered the community's shaky sense of security, already strained by wars in the Middle East and what many say is soaring hatred of Jews.

• SA premier announces surprise cabinet reshuffle after landslide win

  South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled some shock changes in his new look cabinet, as he attempts to kick-start his second term.

• Urgent recall issued for baby monitor unit over possible battery fire hazard

  The consumer watchdog has issued an urgent recall for part of a baby monitoring unit over fire hazard concerns.

• 'I wish they killed me': Mother left traumatised after violent home invasion

  "I wish they killed me that night, so I wasn't this traumatised."

• Inflation eases slightly but more price pain expected to hit Aussies

  Inflation could soar past five per cent as experts warn Australians could be slapped with higher prices.

• Cyclone expected to deliver massive 'rain dump' to Perth after crossing WA coast

  While Tropical Cyclone Narelle's final destination is still uncertain, the storm brings the promise of a massive "rain dump" on Perth after making landfall.

• 'My kids' lives mean nothing': Mum sobs as 'callous' driver jailed

  After the crash, he focused on his destruction of the uninsured luxury car, proclaiming that flipping the car meant $300,000 was gone.

• Identity of 'major player' charged with Sydney grandfather's murder revealed

  Police allege the man played a role in facilitating the mistaken identity kidnapping and murder of a Sydney widower.

• Iran looking to turn Strait of Hormuz into massive toll booth

  Such a move would send oil prices surging worldwide, including in Australia.

• 'They're screaming out for it': Hanson's warning after election shock

  The right-wing senator has her sights set firmly on securing lower house seats in the November state election after a shock surge in SA.

• Sydney Opera House sails light up to mark 50 Years of Apple

  The sails of the Sydney Opera House will light up with colour over the next three nights as part of a global celebration of Apple's 50th birthday.

• Trump on shaky ground after Democrats win Mar-a-Lago seat

  Donald Trump is now represented by a Democrat in his home district in Florida, after recording a massive swing in a by-election today.

• Motorists flock to tiny growers mart selling city's cheapest fuel

  Australia's regional petrol stations are often the first to feel the brunt of petrol price spikes, but one independent retailer is bucking the trend.

• Diesel hits $4.25/litre on K'gari as owner lays bare reality of fuel crisis

  Co-owner Nicky took to Facebook to explain she has "done everything [she] can" to minimise surging costs at the bowser.

• Trump says Iran has sent expensive gift to US, but won't say what it is

  Donald Trump has claimed Iran has sent the United States an expensive gift but refused to say what it is.

• Jetstar slashes flights to New Zealand as fuel costs bite

  Some flights to and from Australia will also be impacted.