Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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From The Daily Oz, I'm Lucy Tassel. I'm Zahra Seidler. It's Friday the 17th of April. Here's what's making headlines this evening.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected the latest round of criticism from US President Donald Trump about military assistance in the Middle East. As Lebanon and Israel agreed to attend a ceasefire, Trump told reporters in Washington he was, quote, not happy with Australia because it had not supplied military aid to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He said they were not there when we asked them to be there. Albanese dismissed the comments on Friday, saying no additional requests had been made from the US for any assistance. The PM said Trump has himself said that he has got this and he has made that position clear. There's been no change.
Former SAS soldier and accused war criminal Ben Robert Smith has been granted bail 10 days after his arrest at Sydney Airport. Robert Smith is accused of killing and ordering the killing of unarmed civilians during his 2009 to 2012 deployment to Afghanistan.
The Victoria Cross recipient has been charged with two counts of the war crime of murder and three counts of aiding or abetting the same charge. It's the second time a current or former ADF member has been arrested for war crimes over alleged actions in Afghanistan.
After more than a week behind bars, Robert Smith made his successful application for bail at Sydney's Downing Centre local court on Friday.
St Kilda Football Club will appeal a ban handed down to one of its players over a homophobic slur.
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Chapter 2: What did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese say about Trump's criticism?
Lance Collard was given a nine-game ban for making offensive comments during a recent VFL game. However, the 21-year-old denies making the remark. Collard has been found guilty of using homophobic language twice in three seasons. He was banned for six games in 2024 when he admitted to using the same slur on field.
In an official statement, the Saints said they will continue to stand by Lance, who maintains his position of innocence. The club said they are committed to ensuring that his integrity is defended through the appropriate process. The appeal hearing is set to take place next week.
And today's good news. Kids and families can now stream Auslan interpreted episodes of the iconic Aussie kids show Bluey. Auslan is short for Australian Sign Language. The move follows a recent Change.org petition which called for Bluey episodes to be more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing children.
The popular series joined several other preschool programs in rolling out Auslan accessible episodes on ABC iView this week, coinciding with Auslan Day on the 13th of April. ABC TV executive Jennifer Collins said the broadcaster was quote, "...delighted to create a more accessible, inclusive and connected experience for all young Australians."
That's the latest from the Daily Oz newsroom. If you are looking for something else, you can catch up on this morning's Deep Dive where we unpack the Pearl Jam protests that inspired Coachella.
We'll be back next week with another Deep Dive. Until then, have a great weekend.
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