Australia News Brief – Thursday, 12 March 2026

๐Ÿ“Š Sentiment: Neutral

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Iranian asylum seeker to return home after changing her mind – AFR One of the members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who was granted asylum in Australia has changed her mind and will return to Iran, as Home. Iranian female footballer changes mind on Australian asylum offer | Conflict – Al Jazeera One member of the Iranian women’s football team offered asylum by Australia has decided to return home to Iran. Pink-ball Ashes Test still part of Cricket Australia's plans for 2029-30 series | ESPNcricinfo Cricket Australia has insisted it is still planning for the next men’s.

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๐Ÿ”— Top Articles

IEA recommends huge release of oil stockpiles; Drone strikes at Dubai airport – AFR

Members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have landed in Malaysia after seven players defected in dramatic circumstances to seek asylum in Australia….

Two protesters charged on first day of Queensland's 'from the river to the sea' ban

… Australia ยท Middle East ยท Africa ยท Inequality ยท Global development. Liam Harry arrested after he led a small rally outside Queensland parliament a…

MAFS Australia bride Mel reveals wedding day disaster that wasn't shown on TV – Heart

Jilted bride Mel Akbay spilled on yet another awkward moment between her and ‘forgetful’ groom Luke Fourniotis that MAFS viewers never got to see….

Iranian female footballer changes mind on Australian asylum offer | Conflict – Al Jazeera

One member of the Iranian women’s football team offered asylum by Australia has decided to return home to Iran….

Pink-ball Ashes Test still part of Cricket Australia's plans for 2029-30 series | ESPNcricinfo

Cricket Australia has insisted it is still planning for the next men’s … In the recent Ashes, the day-night Test was held in Brisbane with Australia…

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