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Iran's warning the US against any ground attacks, after Washington sent thousands of soldiers to the Middle East.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has so far been conducted by airstrikes, but US media's reporting America is preparing plans for ground operations.

US President Donald Trump has not signed off on any of those plans, but if he does, it'd be a serious escalation of the conflict.

Iran says its forces are waiting for American troops on the ground to "set them on fire" and "punish their regional partners forever."

It all comes as Pakistan hosts talks around de-escalation of the war.

With the war causing fuel prices to soar and sparking concerns over supply, there are calls to make public transport free across the country.

Victoria's announced free transport for April, and Tasmania's making its system free until July.

The Rail, Tram and Bus union says other states should follow suit to ease cost of living pressures on households.

State and territory leaders are meeting with the prime minister today to discuss the fuel crisis.

And Aussie pop queen Kylie Minogue's been locked in to perform at this year's AFL grand final.

In recent years, international acts like Robbie Williams, Kiss, Katie Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined the pre game show.

Minogue says she's excited to come home for the biggest day in the Aussie sporting calendar.

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