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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Tuesday March 3, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where federal parliament sits amid fiery debates. The Senate and House question times erupt with clashes over cost-of-living relief ... as opposition leaders grill the government on rising energy bills. Prime Minister Albanese pushes back ... defending new subsidies for households. These sessions highlight deep divisions ... that could shape the budget in weeks.[1][2] — — [urgent] Tensions boil over in Sydney's courts today. A major corruption probe into construction giants leads to two arrests ... linked to dodgy tenders worth millions. Authorities say it exposes systemic graft ... hitting taxpayers hard. For Aussie families ... this means higher costs on infrastructure we all rely on. — — [curious] In Melbourne ... farmers rally against drought funding cuts. Thousands march on state parliament ... demanding more aid as crops fail across Victoria. Premier Allan promises reviews ... but growers warn of bankruptcies ahead. This hits supper tables nationwide ... with food prices set to spike. — — [serious] Now to our region ... where Pacific tensions rise. Australia's defence pact with Papua New Guinea faces scrutiny after leaked cables reveal China’s growing influence. Foreign Minister Wong reaffirms commitments ... stressing stability for trade routes vital to our economy. — — [urgent] Overseas ... the Middle East conflict explodes into day three. Hezbollah joins the fray ... as Israel unleashes over 2,000 bombs on Iran targets. Death toll surges in Iran ... Israel ... and Lebanon. Oil prices jump ... threatening Aussie fuel costs and global supply chains.[1] — — [serious] Meanwhile in the United States ... President Harris announces emergency tariffs on Chinese steel. The move rattles markets ... with ASX shares dipping in response. Economists warn of inflation risks down under ... as our exporters brace for fallout. — — [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.