News live: families of Australian officials told to leave UAE amid ‘deteriorating security situation’; Northern Territory floods could last a week

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Nick VisserMarch 8, 2026 at 08:50 PM
News live: families of Australian officials told to leave UAE amid ‘deteriorating security situation’; Northern Territory floods could last a week

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The Australian government has directed the families of its officials in the United Arab Emirates to leave due to a "deteriorating security situation" amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Australians are also advised against traveling to the UAE. Meanwhile, severe flooding in Katherine, Northern Territory, is expected to persist for up to a week, with the Katherine and Daly rivers threatening record levels. In political news, the Nationals have selected Brad Robertson to contest the seat of Farrer in the upcoming by-election on May 9, challenging former Liberal leader Sussan Ley. The seat will also be contested by One Nation and an independent candidate.

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