Read in browser Afternoon Edition JUST IN ‘SKIN IN THE GAME’: Fears over dire blockade scenario with China China is emerging as a pivotal player in the Gulf conflict, with fears of a calamitous scenario growing amid the US blockade. Billionaire’s plan petrol giants feared Sick of the Albanese Government making a mess of fuel prices and skyrocketing petrol prices, this Aussie billionaire has decided to take matters into his own hands. ‘Absolute disaster’: Milk crisis warning Dairy farmers have issued a stark warning as soaring costs threaten to trigger shortages and send the price of milk through the roof. 191 killed at ‘world’s largest water fight’ The annual festival of Songkran usually signifies a dazzling week-long celebration. Just 72 hours in, this year’s event paints a picture that’s anything but. Clip hints at real reason oil refinery erupted Just days before an inferno ripped through Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery, the company’s CEO and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen made a crucial announcement. TOP HEADLINES Woman shot dead after slashing 3yo Police have fatally shot a woman who abducted a three-year-old stranger at knifepoint from a Walmart store and slashed the toddler’s face. Singer stuns in bikini after 27kg weight loss The singer has flaunted her dramatically slimmer figure in designer swimmers, leaving fans speechless over her transformation. Co-stars’ red carpet reunion after tragedy These co-stars of one of the biggest TV shows of the late 90s look like they’ve barely aged since they first found fame almost 30 years ago. Middle class about to be robbed blind Next month’s budget will probably include cuts to the capital gains tax or negative gearing – or both. And it could backfire spectacularly. Update for teacher accused of sex abuse A Sydney teacher who is alleged to have sexually abused a young student has had her bail changed after her lawyer appeared in court on Thursday.