Kyle Sandliands has claimed he has been banned from contacting his KIIS FM host Jackie 'O' Henderson and has urged his employer ARN Media to reinstate him in his first statement since the radio duo's shock split.

The longtime radio host broke his silence with a lengthy statement today, speaking directly to "my listeners, my colleagues and the public" about the events that led to his on-air suspension last month.

"On 20 February, I had an argument with Jackie on air about something that had been bothering me for a while. I said things I wish I had said differently," Sandilands said.

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"That same evening, I sent Jackie a message telling her I was sorry for anything I said that didn't go down well, that I love her and care for her, and that I could have handled it better. I meant every word of that, and I still do.

"Jackie and I have worked together for over 25 years. She is one of the most important people in my life. The idea that our partnership could end like this is devastating to me."

Sandilands went on to allege he has been banned from contacting Henderson or any of his colleagues, adding that he "did what was asked".

He then accused ARN of not giving him the chance to privately smooth things over with Henderson.

"All of this happened while I was being told to sit quietly and say nothing. That is not a genuine process," Sandilands said.

"Jackie told me she was hurt, and I accept that. But we have had disagreements before and we have always worked through them. That is what partners do.

"We never needed lawyers or ASX announcements to sort things out.

"I believe we could have sorted this out too, if ARN had given us the chance."

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Sandilands then called on his employer ARN to reinstate him as co-host of the Kyle & Jackie O Show and again denied allegations he was in breach of his contract.

The 54-year-old signed a $100 million deal in 2024 to remain on the airwaves alongside his longtime colleague Henderson until 2034.

"I want to be on air. I want to be with my audience. I want to do the job I have done my entire adult life," Sandilands continued.

"I am asking ARN to do the right thing: honour our agreement and let me get back to doing what I do best – entertaining the people who have supported this show for more than two decades.

"To my listeners: Thank you. I miss you. I'll be back."

Henderson officially exited the KIIS FM show on March 4 after an on-air argument with Sandilands.

She released a statement on Friday insisting she did not quit or resign from the Kyle and Jackie O Show.

"It has been truly heartbreaking to see how this has unfolded. At this stage, I am unable to say anything further, as I am addressing this through the appropriate legal channels," Henderson said.

In addition to Henderson's departure, ARN Media also announced that Sandilands could be out of the job if he does not prove within 14 days that he did not breach his contract for an alleged "act of serious misconduct" on that fateful show.

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A tearful David Littleproud has announced he is resigning as the leader of the federal National Party in a shock development for the junior Coalition party.

"I've got to a juncture where I believe it is time," he told reporters in Canberra this afternoon.

"I believe that it is now time to transition to a new leader."

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While he will quit as the leader of the federal parliamentary party, Littleproud said he won't resign as the local member for his regional Queensland seat of Maranoa.

Asked why he was pulling the pin after four years as party leader, Littleproud said he no longer had the energy for the role.

"I'm buggered, mate," he said.

"I'm out on my feet.

"You've to be honest with yourself… I love the National Party. I grew up in it. I'll bleed it till the day I die – green and gold.

"I love it, and it would be wrong for me to say that I'm the right person to continue to lead."

Having become Nationals leader following the 2022 federal election, the 49-year-old leaves behind a mixed legacy. 

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Held with more than 70 per cent of the two-party-preferred vote, his electorate of Maranoa is one of the safest in the country, and the Nationals held all of their seats last year despite the wipeout suffered by the Liberals.

However, under his leadership, several MPs – Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Gee – defected, the Nationals have faced a major threat to their primary vote from One Nation, and he oversaw two splits from the Liberal Party in less than a year.

The second ultimately led to Sussan Ley being deposed as opposition leader.

A key proponent of the controversial nuclear policy taken to the last election, Littleproud said he didn't sleep for days following the Coalition's catastrophic defeat, and that he'd become a "punching bag" in recent months.

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"I've never had that trauma in my life before," he said. 

"And then it just kept going."

Standing alongside his wife, Amelia, Littleproud said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family.

"I get to go home to my wife, Amelia, and my family and I want to spend more time with them," he said.

"I still love coming to this place and I want to come back as I did when I first came to parliament with a spring in my excitement." 

Littleproud didn't suggest who he thought should replace him at the helm of the Nationals, although outspoken conservative senator Matt Canavan contested for the leadership last year, while former leader Michael McCormack may also consider a tilt.

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Experts have issued a warning as some Australians stockpile jerry cans following surging fuel prices across the country.

A Toyota was pictured with about 20 jerry cans attached to the roof in Shellharbour, south of Sydney, last week.

"Well, petrol is the new toilet paper," a witness wrote on social media, referring to when people stockpiled toilet paper during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The sight drew criticism, with some users saying it was a "serious accident waiting to happen" and "unAustralian".

Others said "mind your own business" and "l bet the price won't drop as quickly as it went up".

Similar scenes are reportedly happening across the country. 

Bunnings shelves that are typically stocked with jerry cans have been pictured empty.

"The end times are upon us and Australians have responded the only way they know how… by clearing out every single jerrycan from Bunnings," a user wrote on social media.

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Bunnings confirmed it is replenishing low stock but declined to comment any further.

NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury warned of the dangers of stockpiling fuel at home.

"Apart from not making any economic sense, is also extremely dangerous," he said at a press conference yesterday.

"Please do not fill jerry cans and put them in your garage, because that is unsafe."

Global oil prices surged 30 per cent to $US110 per barrel yesterday after the US-Israeli war in Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage used to transport one-fifth of the world's fuel supply.

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Locally, it has caused fuel prices to rise to over $2 a litre.

While some people stockpile fuel, others have panic-bought fuel at service stations.

Long queues were seen outside service stations across the country, as some retailers reported that the increased demand has led to low stock.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen last week said Australia only has 32 days' worth of jet fuel, 34 days of diesel and 36 days of petrol available.

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A Sydney council is considering banning drivers from parking trailers, boats and caravans in several areas amid community safety concerns.

Sutherland Shire Council is looking into the long-term parking of boats, trailers and caravans on busy local streets after multiple residents reported the issue.

"The issues raised included visual amenity, reduced sightlines, safety risks, and prolonged storage on public roads," a Sutherland Shire Council spokesperson told nine.com.au.

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The council is considering enforcement options under current legislation, recommended improvements to existing legislation, and options for a targeted trial of parking measures.

Those measures could include signs banning trailers, boats and caravans from parking in key locations across busy suburbs like Cronulla, Woolooware and Lilli Pilli.

Many locals say they'd welcome the change.

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The federal government's proposed changes to the way superannuation is taxed will soon become law, after the Greens agreed to back the reform.

Under the plan, roughly 1.3 million of the nation's lowest-paid workers will get access to the low-income superannuation tax offset (LISTO), while about 90,000 ultra-wealthy Australians will have their superannuation earnings taxed at a higher rate.

The move will also raise an extra $1.6 billion a year in revenue for the federal budget.

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While the government easily has the numbers to pass legislation through the lower house, with the Coalition opposing the change, it required the support of the Greens to get the bill through the Senate.

This morning, the minor party announced it will back the laws, while at the same time urging the government to pull the trigger on major tax reform in the upcoming federal budget.

"We're disappointed that Labor has watered down its original proposal, but we strongly support the increase to the low-income super tax offset, two-thirds of which will benefit women's retirement savings," Greens senator Nick McKim said.

"We are going to support the bill as a downpayment on genuine, progressive tax reform in this budget."

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Superannuation changes to start July 1

With the laws set to pass the Senate, the superannuation changes will come into effect at the start of the next financial year.

From July 1, the LISTO threshold will be raised to offset the tax paid on superannuation for anyone earning less than $45,000 a year, up from $37,000, effectively ensuring super is still tax-effective for Australians on low incomes.

Raising the threshold to the top of the second income tax bracket will cover an additional 1.3 million workers.

According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), that change will deliver someone on $44,000 a year close to an extra $50,000 in their super balance by the time they retire.

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The other change impacts ultra-wealthy Australians by increasing the tax rate on superannuation earnings for accounts worth more than $3 million.

This will impact the top 0.3 per cent of super account holders – a total of about 90,000 people.

Instead of the current flat concessional tax rate of 15 per cent, from July 1, the tax rate on earnings for super accounts with a balance of between $3 million and $10 million will rise to 30 per cent, and to 40 per cent for accounts worth more than $10 million.

The increased tax rates won't apply to an account's entire earnings – only to the proportion of the balance over each of the new thresholds.

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Greens push for wider tax changes in budget

By describing their backing as a down payment on progressive reform, the Greens have only raised speculation further that the May 12 federal government will contain some of the most substantial changes to the tax system in decades.

"This budget is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for ambitious tax reform, and we are opening the door for Labor to walk through," McKim said.

Exactly what will be unveiled remains a mystery, but the government has done little, if anything, to quash rumours of the controversial capital gains tax discount being pared back for investment properties – something McKim alluded to.

"The current tax system has turbo-charged the housing crisis, wealth inequality and a deepening intergenerational divide," he said. 

"We are demanding bold reform that responds to these challenges and makes our society fairer for young people and working people.

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"There is a massive Labor majority in the House of Representatives, the opposition is a rabble, and the numbers are there in the Senate as long as Labor shows courage. 

"The only limit is Labor's level of ambition."

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has frequently spoken of the government's desire to address intergenerational inequality.

Last night, The Australian reported Treasury has conducted modelling on limiting negative gearing to two investment properties, while there have also been rumours of tax incentives for electric vehicles and home batteries being scaled back to cut down on federal spending levels.

Last Friday, Chalmers hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of leading private economists, which he said would help inform the decisions made in the budget.

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