Anthony Albanese's rare address to nation; Donald Trump lashes out at NATO allies

[0:00] Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese will call for calm in a rare address to the nation tonight at [0:05] seven o'clock. His remarks coming as the Iran war and fuel crisis rage on. Live to our political [0:12] reporter Josh Martin in Canberra. Hello, Josh. The PM will urge Australians to play their part. [0:19] Good afternoon, Anne. These sorts of addresses only happen in times of crisis. We've seen them [0:23] before for the COVID pandemic and global financial crisis. Tonight, Anthony Albanese will ask [0:29] citizens to conserve fuel so it can be used where it is needed most. The Iran war causing [0:35] the Prime Minister to tweak his own travel plans. He's now cancelled a trip to Gallipoli for Anzac [0:41] Day. President Trump will also address the American population tomorrow. Tonight, the Prime [0:49] Minister will deliver an emergency address to the nation. Prime Minister, what has changed since [0:56] yesterday? Nothing has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:01] resolution nor the government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:01] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:01] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:01] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:02] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:02] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:03] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:03] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:04] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:04] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:05] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:05] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:06] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:06] resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since [1:07] yesterday. Neither this government's resolution has changed since yesterday. Neither this government's [1:32] And the federal government, the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, [1:35] is urging the states to finish a deal to pass the GST windfall [1:40] from the fuel price spike back to motorists. [1:44] We don't want to see this drag out forever. [1:47] We don't want to see the states and territories at war over this. [1:49] We want to see the relief flow to motorists. [1:52] Should there be a deadline? [1:53] ASAP. [1:53] I mean, it costs you, like, $150 to fill the tank. [1:57] You know, it's... Yeah, it is tough. [2:00] I haven't been filling up. We've been running on empty. [2:02] It's pretty rough fitting in with the, you know, [2:05] casual wages I'm on at the moment. [2:08] Seven News will broadcast the Prime Minister's speech [2:10] with special coverage from Michael Usher and Mark Reilly at 7pm. [2:15] Josh Martin joining us from Parliament House. [2:17] Thank you, Josh. [2:19] Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO allies, [2:22] telling them to go get their own oil [2:24] as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz. [2:28] The President also saying the US will leave the region within weeks [2:32] with or without a deal. [2:34] Here's Rob Scott. [2:36] After threatening to unleash mass devastation on Iran [2:39] if it didn't negotiate, [2:41] Donald Trump has now reversed course, [2:44] now suggesting he may end US airstrikes [2:47] within the next two to three weeks, [2:49] even if Iran hasn't agreed to a deal. [2:52] No, they don't have to make a deal with me. [2:54] When we feel that they are, for a long period of time, [2:59] put into the Stone Ages [3:00] and they won't be able to come up with a nuclear, [3:04] then we'll leave, whether we have a deal or not. [3:08] The stunning 180 coming as he took aim at America's allies [3:11] for not helping the US with the fight, [3:14] saying he's prepared to end the conflict [3:16] even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. [3:19] What happens to the Strait, [3:21] we're not going to have anything to do with it. [3:23] The President says securing the critical waterway [3:25] will be left to those countries that rely on it for their oil supplies, [3:29] telling them to go get your own oil, [3:32] build up some delayed courage, [3:33] go to the Strait and just take it. [3:36] You'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself. [3:38] The USA won't be there to help you anymore, [3:41] just like you weren't there for us. [3:44] This is an international waterway that we use less than most, [3:46] in fact, dramatically less than most. [3:48] So the world ought to pay attention and be prepared to stand up. [3:50] President Trump's been willing to do the heavy lifting [3:52] on behalf of the free world to address this threat of Iran. [3:55] It's not just our problem set going forward, [3:58] even though we have done the lion's share of preparation [4:01] to ensure that that Strait will be open. [4:03] But Britain, [4:04] and France, [4:05] are leading international efforts to help secure the Strait, [4:08] but only after hostilities end. [4:10] Are we discussing with more than 40 nations [4:14] the sort of options that may be required to open the Straits? [4:18] As the US continues to pound Iran, [4:21] it's now vowing to target American tech companies [4:25] operating in the region, [4:26] telling the employees of Microsoft, Apple and Google [4:29] to evacuate their buildings. [4:32] Thanks, Rob. [4:33] Hundreds of witnesses, [4:35] could take the stand for the trial of accused double murderer, [4:38] Bolimar Condon. [4:39] The former officer allegedly used his police-issued firearm [4:43] to kill TV presenter Jesse Baird [4:46] and his partner, Luke Davies, in February 2024. [4:50] A court was told today [4:51] there are currently between 200 and 300 people [4:55] on the prosecution witness list, [4:57] but that could be cut down to 100. [4:59] The three-month trial is due to begin in September. [5:02] A man's been shot in the stomach, [5:05] after a gun was fired at a house in Western Sydney last night. [5:09] The 33-year-old was inside the Greystanes' home [5:11] when a bullet ripped through the front door. [5:13] He took himself to hospital, [5:15] where he remains under police guard. [5:17] Three men have been arrested over a daylight shooting [5:20] outside a gym in Sydney's southwest. [5:23] Two masked men allegedly fired 12 rounds [5:25] at a 48-year-old man [5:27] in the car park of the World Gym in Gregory Hills in December. [5:31] He managed to escape uninjured. [5:34] The getaway car and two guns [5:36] were later found dumped in nearby Cobbity. [5:39] The three suspects are facing several charges, [5:42] including attempted murder. [5:44] A coroner has formally identified the body [5:48] of cop killer Desi Freeman [5:50] after he was shot more than 20 times, [5:53] ending Australia's biggest manhunt. [5:55] This afternoon, police are still at the property in Victoria [5:59] near the New South Wales border. [6:00] Jacqueline Stanley has more. [6:02] Day three here at the site of Desi's last stand, [6:07] and more and more information [6:08] is emerging about what led detectives [6:10] to this rural property on the New South Wales border. [6:13] We've learned police had been tracking the car [6:16] of a close family friend of Desi, [6:17] which continued to return to this isolated hideout. [6:21] A source tells me intelligence about that car's movements [6:24] emerged back in February, [6:26] when police honed in on poor Punker [6:28] for a second major search, [6:30] remembering that was the operation [6:32] where detectives were conducting ballistics testing, [6:35] as well as putting the heat back on poor Punker. [6:38] That's when they realised they had a new lead, [6:41] which eventually brought them all the way to this property [6:44] in Thalogalong, 100 k's away from poor Punker. [6:48] So far, though, no arrests have been made. [6:50] The body was taken away from the property [6:53] in the dark of night on that very first day, [6:55] and now police have formally identified it, [6:58] confirming it is, in fact, Desi Freeman. [7:01] We understand the property owner is due back here at Easter, [7:05] and police have now spoken to him. [7:07] They're keeping a close eye on him. [7:08] They're keeping a close eye on this property [7:09] as they have it locked down, [7:10] finishing their forensic investigation [7:13] ahead of what will no doubt be a huge coroner's inquest. [7:17] A Marrickville business has had a remarkable turn of fortune [7:21] after almost $50,000 worth of allegedly stolen camera equipment [7:26] was returned. [7:27] Following an investigation by Seven News, [7:29] the Uber courier accused of driving off with the items last week [7:32] made contact with the business. [7:34] He said, OK, my friend will just leave it on the street. [7:38] I was like, what do you mean? [7:39] He's like, you can't just leave it on the street. [7:41] But they literally just dropped it on the street and left it there. [7:44] We are very, very, very grateful. [7:45] I will not forget Sam and the whole Channel 7 and things. [7:48] So yeah, we are very happy, yes. [7:51] Police are investigating. [7:54] Angie Asimov joins us now with a look at our weather. [7:56] Hi there, Angie. [7:57] Just a beautiful day today. [7:59] And really lovely autumn conditions today. [8:01] Light northeasterly winds, lots of sunshine. [8:04] That combination led to a warm afternoon in the city, [8:07] a top of 26 degrees just after 2 o'clock. [8:09] Even warmer inland, lots of tops in the 30s, [8:12] 30 for maximum at Tamworth and 33 at Moree. [8:17] There is a change on the way, though, [8:18] that will have an impact on Easter plans. [8:21] That cold front sitting to the south there [8:23] won't interfere with tomorrow or Good Friday, [8:26] but clouds and cooler air will appear during the weekend. [8:29] That will also lead to some wet weather on the coast. [8:32] The main days impacted by those showers [8:34] will be Saturday and into Easter Sunday. [8:37] I'll tell you how much rain is in the forecast. [8:39] We'll see you later in the bulletin, Angie. [8:41] Alright, Angie, thank you.