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Fuel prices are rising in Australia and across the globe, with no end to the Iran war in sight. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

PM hits the phones in urgent attempt to get more fuel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been phoning his global counterparts to try and shore up Australia’s fuel stocks over the coming weeks and months, as the Middle East war sends shockwaves through global supply chains.

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Pauline Hanson's One Nation has confirmed its arrival as a political force in the SA election. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

One Nation here to stay after state election uprising

Nationwide polling suggesting One Nation's primary vote has soared should be believed after a massive swing at the South Australian election, experts say.

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Advances in drone technology should prompt a rethink on anti-extremism, say experts. (AP PHOTO)

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns.

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Australia releases list of priorities for data centres

The Albanese Government says it will prioritise data centre and AI infrastructure proposals which use clean energy, hire Australians, and don’t adversely impact communities they’re built in. 

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Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Australia signs on to help open Strait of Hormuz

Australia has joined 21 other countries in a joint commitment to safeguard oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel-Iran war. 

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation surge shakes Liberals as Peter Malinauskas dominates South Australia election.

The SA election changes everything for the federal Liberals

AARON PATRICK: One Nation’s polling surge is not a statistical anomaly, and means Pauline Hanson is now as much a threat to the Coalition as Anthony Albanese.

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The US has warned Iran to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran escalates war tensions

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

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Pauline Hanson is now looking to a federal by-election and the Victorian poll after the SA election. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Sobering lesson for Liberals from One Nation surge

One Nation's new-found popularity has left Liberal rivals scrambling, although one senior figure doesn't expect the resurgence to last.

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Donald Trump is considering ‘winding down’ military action against Iran.

‘Winding down’: Trump signals Iran war may scale back

Donald Trump has signalled the US may reduce military action against Iran as strikes hit Natanz and fears grow over oil supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel was unable to intercept missiles that hit near its nuclear research site.

Missile strikes target Israel's nuclear research centre

The Middle East war has spun into a dangerous new direction with Iranian missiles hitting near Israel's main nuclear research site.

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Bowen confirms fuel shipment disruptions to Australia.

Middle East war halts fuel shipments bound for Australia

Global tensions are impacting fuel deliveries to Australia, with Chris Bowen confirming shipments have been delayed amid the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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Australia has joined a joint-statement by US allies pledging readiness to ‘contribute to appropriate efforts’ in the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia joins UK, Japan pledging ‘appropriate efforts’ in Strait of Hormuz

Australia has joined international allies in committing to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, which has been virtually shut by the Iran conflict.

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One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson with supporters at the One Nation South Australian election night event at the Kent Town Hotel, SA.

‘Land mines’: Hanson's warning after SA One Nation surge

Pauline Hanson has declared One Nation’s South Australian election surge ‘just the start’, pointing to expanding support beyond the major parties.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has led Labor to a thumping victory at the ballot box.

Labor wins SA election, Malinauskas secures second term

Labor has retained power in South Australia, with voters backing Peter Malinauskas for a second term following a campaign focused on economic pressures and public services.

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Australian presence revealed in Iran submarine strike.

Unanswered questions on ADF’s role in Iran submarine strike

ANDREW GREENE: Questions remain unanswered over the role of Australian Navy personnel aboard a US submarine involved in a strike on an Iranian warship.

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