Fuel crisis. Industry lobbying counters national interest
With the continued uncertainty of supply from the Middle East, Australia’s fuel reserves are more important than ever. What’s the scam? The scam is that the Australian Institute of Petroleum…
Double standard claim as refugees plea for urgent help
Ferdos had mixed emotions when Australia granted Iran’s soccer players asylum – relief at their safety but confused at her own visa application being in limbo for 14 years. The…
E-bike crackdown in fast lane under nation-leading laws
A national crackdown on electric bikes has gathered speed as multiple states slam the brakes on illegal, high-powered mobility devices amid safety concerns. Queensland has become the latest government to…
Inside One Nation’s orange wave in SA and what it means for the nation – podcast
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation surged ahead of the Liberal party and secured seats in both sides of the South Australian parliament in the recent state election. It’s the first time…
A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay the price | Polly Toynbee
It had been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our politics Nothing has changed.…
The Guardian view on Trump’s Iran ‘talks’: a war, a pause – and a distraction | Editorial
The US president claims progress in talks with Iran, but uncertainty persists. Meanwhile, Israel advances West Bank annexation under cover of a crisis It must be tough for Donald Trump:…
Nuclear armageddon! Is this it for real? Really?! | First Dog on the Moon
The last time I was genuinely worried about nuclear war was more than 30 years ago. It’s nowhere near as fun now Sign up here to get an email whenever…
Fewer eggs, higher prices: Cadbury ‘doubled down’ on Easter chocolate shrinkflation, Choice finds
Customers are set to shell out almost 73% more per 100g for Cadbury hollow Easter eggs, according to the consumer advocacy group Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
AI will tell you Australia’s fuel reserve is in the US. But is that even true?
Australia does not have a government-backed stockpile, experts say, and even if we did still store oil in the US, it would not be much Follow our Australia news live…
Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram post in first of its kind penalty
Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…