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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Friday April 3, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the nation tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. He's outlining the government's response to the escalating Middle East conflict ... with the speech simucast on TV and radio nationwide. This comes as Australia steps up support amid global tensions. It matters here ... with our troops in the region and families watching closely. — — [urgent] The federal government's fuel excise cut kicks in today ... easing pain at the pump for Aussie drivers. Small businesses get a lifeline too ... as the ATO pauses debt collection ... tweaks PAYG installments ... and limits compliance action. These moves target firms hit hard by soaring fuel costs ... offering real relief to households and shops across the country. — — [serious] Chaos grips Australia's east coast airports ... with 38 flights cancelled and 380 delayed yesterday. Sydney ... Melbourne ... and Brisbane airports battled low clouds ... storms ... cross-winds ... and crew shortages. That's over 55,000 passengers disrupted in the nation's busiest corridor ... highlighting vulnerabilities in our travel network. — — [curious] Now to our economy ... where small businesses breathe easier thanks to targeted ATO support. The changes help those struggling with rising fuel prices ... buying time to recover. For Australian families and entrepreneurs ... this means less stress amid cost-of-living pressures. — — [urgent] Overseas ... US President Donald Trump urges patience in a rare national address. He predicts America ends its military campaign against Iran in two to three weeks. Trump blasts allies for skimping on support ... as the White House tees up another big update tomorrow. This war ripples here ... spiking oil prices and threatening our security. — — [serious] We move to Washington ... where Trump's Iran push dominates headlines. His timeline raises hopes for de-escalation ... but experts warn of risks. Australians feel the fallout in higher petrol bills and regional instability. — — [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.