Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war
As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply.
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Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.
Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador
A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.
PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire
Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries.
‘Been no change’: PM rebuffs Trump tantrum on Australia
Anthony Albanese remains adamant no requests for assistance have been made to Australia by the US for help in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive
Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.
Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore
Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.
Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers
National diesel reserves inch higher as the federal government confirms 57 tankers are on their way to Australian shores.
Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet
A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is in Pakistan to join Iranian government ministers and officials for peace talks.
All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply
Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.
Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit
The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals
Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.
‘End of line’ for dictator’s alleged agent turned nanny
Victims of a brutal dictator's regime are delighted one of his alleged agents - who became a Sydney nanny - is set to be extradited over kidnapping claims.
Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties
Germany is considering adding an Australian-made drone to its arsenal as the two nations look to step up their defence cooperation amid global shocks.
Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed
Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.
Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates
Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.
Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted
A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.
Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's head of state Xi Jinping will take place in mid-May, according to the White House.
Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates
Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".
EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal
The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.
Cheaper goods to flow under ‘hard yakka’ EU trade deal
Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.
Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training
Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.
‘Welcome home Mary’: hometown love fit for queen
Denmark's Queen Mary has wrapped her official Australian tour with a hometown visit to Hobart involving ships, art, lobster and a street gathering.
Frederik and Mary visit Australia’s best known landmark
Traditional owners have welcomed Queen Mary and King Frederik to Uluru as the royals start a visit aimed at bolstering trade between Australia and Denmark.
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s oil export hub
US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
Economic chiefs from China and the US are set to meet in Paris to clear a path to an anticipated summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
‘Hand in hand’: Danish royals talk up Australia ties
Anthony Albanese has hailed Australia's "great affection" for the Danish royal couple while hosting them ahead of Queen Mary's return to her home town.
Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader
Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.