The takeaways from the PM's national address

0:00This is The Nine News Podcast. Coming up, the key takeaways from the Prime Minister's National Address, the US President, to deliver an update on the war in Iran and final preparations for a historic space mission. I'm Josh Bryant with this morning's Nine News Podcast. The Prime Minister will today deliver a key speech announcing more support for business to deal with the fuel crisis after addressing the nation. Last night, Federal Politics reporter Nelson Scott explains. Anthony Urbanese will speak at the National Press Club as Australia grapples with the ramifications of the Iran War. He'll announce some businesses struggling to source and afford fuel and fertilizer will be eligible to receive interest-free loans from the banks. The PM will also outline plans to improve fuel security by making us less reliant on imports. Today's speech follows his address to the nation last night

1:01where he urged people to conserve petrol and diesel for areas and industries that need it most. It also comes ahead of the May budget, which will be framed around the current global uncertainty. In Canberra, Nelson Scott, Nine News. The Prime Minister's National Address after a day-long build-up has been criticised by the opposition as incoherent. It's caused a mixed reaction among voters. I mean, I think it shows the gravity of the situation that we're in. It was sort of like a bunch of words, kind of like what we already knew. I think we all thought something new was going to come out of what he was saying that nothing did. The US President will deliver a national address in a matter of hours to discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran. It's being described as an operational update less than a day after Donald Trump indicated American involvement in the Middle East may end in as little as three weeks. The UK Prime Minister says dozens of countries will meet this week to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, so Kia Stama stressing the UK won't be dragged into more direct conflict.

2:02My guide from the start of this conflict has always been the British national interest and freedom of navigation in the Middle East is in the British national interest. NASA has begun the countdown to the first mission to the moon in more than 50 years. Thousands have gathered near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for the Artemis II launch. Four astronauts will be on board for a 10-day trip around the lunar surface. This onlooker says it's a moment which will go down in history. I'm super excited. Can't wait for it to start. It's been a long time already. We should have been there already. A new crackdown on gambling advertising is expected to be unveiled by the federal government, changes being considered, include limits on the volume of gambling ads and ability to opt out of them on social media and a longer blackout around gambling advertising around sporting matches. Health experts are warning of a perfect storm of conditions for flu transmission over the Easter break. Almost 25,000 cases have been recorded so far this year

3:05with cooler temperatures, social gatherings and travel tipped to increase the transmission. Pharmacist Kate Gunthorp says a fall in vaccinations is also causing concern. A vaccine is going to be less than about $25. So thinking about it less than a pub lunch is really, really important that we prioritize our family and making sure they don't get sick this winter by getting them vaccinated. And one of the big fall banks is warning businesses to be on the lookout for scams over the long weekend, paying wages and suppliers before the break results in an increased flow of funds, creating an opportune time for fraudsters to strike. ANZ's Cosiedangela says it's essential to double check who you're paying. If you've not paid the supplier before, call the supplier on a known number. If your supplier is telling you there's a change in account number, again, call the supplier on a known number, not the number on the email, the invoice that you receive. In finance, $1.00 a buying 69 US since sport.

4:11The NBL Championship is through to a decider with a thrilling 92 to 91 win for the 36's over the Kings. A missed late free throw, denied Sydney a chance at overtime. They'll now take on Adelaide in the decider on Sunday. In NRL, the Knights are vowing to become more physical this season. Newcastle's forwards bashed the Bulldogs pack during their upset win last weekend. And forward Dylan Lucas has told wide world of sports they want to be feared for their defense. We sort of wanted to turn the tables on them and yeah, get physical and yeah, really ramp up our line speed and that's something that we've been focused on all year to be honest with you. Brisbane and Collingwood have both made two changes. For tonight's AFL clash at the GABA, the Pires bring in Lockheed Sullivan and Will Parker for Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury. While the Lions have lost Noah Ainsworth and Darcy Gardner to injury. And former soccer ruse boss Graham Arnold has made history coaching Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 40 years. The Aussie was carried off the pitcher hero in Mexico

5:12after the sides 2-1 playoff win over Bolivia. I'm Josh Bryant, that's the 9 news podcast for the latest in news, tune into 9 news at 6 p.m.