Politics

Fuel retailers will face a ‘compliance blitz’ from both State and Federal levels amid widespread concerns over price gouging. Here’s what that means.

Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on allies to help protect the crucial shipping lane.

Petrol pain is a daily reminder that this Government has never been in control of our economy

Former Nationals leader David Littleproud has been dropped from key shadow portfolios a week after his resignation which elevated Senator Matt Canavan as party leader.

With the war now in its third week, the Gulf states could join the US and Israel with attacks on Iran.

Macho and cocky, the Trump Administration has been cock-a-hoop since its snatch-and-grab raid of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Australia has ruled out sending naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US calls for allies to help protect oil tankers from Iranian attacks.

Australia has stepped up its efforts to get expats out of the Middle East as conflict escalates, opening a temporary bypass to passport rules to get people out of the conflict zone. 

Oil prices have surged again as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third week, shutting the Strait of Hormuz and triggering the biggest global supply shock in years.

Iran’s women’s football captain has abandoned her Australian asylum bid, amid claims authorities in Tehran are pressuring players by targeting their families.

One Nation has overtaken the Coalition for the first time in a major poll, spelling woes for the Liberal leader who rolled his predecessor after poor polling.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to online rumours of his death by posting a video of himself at a cafe.

Israeli officials say the country is prepared for weeks more strikes on Iran as the war escalates.

Sixteen Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes and shootings across the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to health officials.