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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Saturday March 28, 2026 — — the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. [serious] We begin in Western Australia where Cyclone Narelle is battering the coast right now as a Category 4 system. The massive storm is packing wind gusts of 250 kilometres per hour and has already impacted towns like Karratha, Wickham and Dampier. Exmouth and Carnarvon are now locked down as residents brace for direct hits. Perth is facing a different threat — supercharged rain bands bringing up to 100 millimetres of rainfall over two days. That's five times the March monthly average. Flash flooding warnings are in place across the city as emergency services prepare for what could be a dangerous 48 hours ahead. — — [serious] In Canberra, the Australian government is moving to ease growing public anxiety over a fuel crisis sparked by Middle East conflict. Rising tensions with Iran have disrupted energy supplies and sent prices climbing ... adding economic pressure to households already stretched. The government says it's working on solutions, though details remain limited as the situation develops overseas. — — [urgent] Speaking of the Middle East ... Iran has rejected an American ceasefire plan and issued its own counterproposal instead. The Iranian government has also launched fresh attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, escalating an already volatile conflict. The standoff raises questions about how long this regional crisis will continue to ripple through global markets ... and Australian wallets. — — [curious] In media news ... radio personality Kyle Sandilands has made a bold declaration about his broadcasting future. The announcement has sparked significant conversation in the Australian media landscape about what comes next for the high-profile personality. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.