Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.
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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.
Experts pour water on ‘speculative’ oil field proposal
An energy expert is pointing to logistical and political hurdles to oil drilling in Australia as climate campaigners pour cold water on a proposal.
Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection
US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
ADF boss weighs in on Middle East military capabilities
The head of Australia's military has pushed back on suggestions the country would not have the capability to send a navy ship to the Middle East.
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.
Government under fire for ‘cherry-picking’ crime stats
Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.
‘Whole civilisation will die’ if Iran doesn’t make deal
US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.
Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled
London's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Iran's foreign minister says ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the next two weeks under co-ordination from Iran's military.
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.
Trump chided over ‘extraordinary’ Iran war threats
Australia has welcomed a ceasefire deal that will allow more oil to flow from the Middle East but has criticised the US president's threats against civilians.
Bonza Airlines came a cropper due to ‘maverick’ backer
There is room for more competition in Australian aviation despite the failure of two regional carriers, according to the former boss of Bonza Airlines.
Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait
Iran, the US and Israel have reached a two-week truce as President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats and Tehran pauses its blockade of a vital waterway.
Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy
US President Donald Trump's fragile ceasefire is teetering as Israel continues it bombardment of Lebanon and Iran continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet
An export deal will allow Australia's two refineries to bring in more fuel to regions hit hardest by petrol and diesel shortages.
World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again
The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.
Child safety sector players buying gold, crypto
Residential care for children in one state has become an outlier, with industry figures spending profits on luxury cars, gold and executive salaries.
Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot
Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians.
Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud
About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.
Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar
Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general
Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.
Booze bans worry Queensland hoteliers ahead of Olympics
A state's hotel association says "outdated" Good Friday pub trading laws must be changed ahead of the 2032 Games or the government risks an Olympic hangover.
Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned
Australians are being urged to stick to Easter holiday plans following measures to cut costs at the bowser but fuel supply strength is being questioned.
Iran disputes US rescue of crew member from downed jet
A US airman, whose jet was downed, is injured but safe after he hid in the mountains before being rescued, Donald Trump says, in an account disputed by Iran.
Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock
Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.
Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.
A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.
US, Iran weigh ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears
US and Iran have received a ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump threatens to unleash "hell" if Tehran doesn't make a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight
Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation.
Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season
A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children as parents' confidence in vaccines wanes.