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Both levels of government are taking action against fuel price gouging.

What new ‘compliance blitz’ means for dodgy fuel sellers

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

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Royal Australian Navy missile destroyer HMAS Hobart off Australia's east coast during Exercise Diamond Seas 2022. ACW Annika Smit

Australia snubs Trump’s plea for warships to protect Hormuz

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

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The cost-of-living crisis has roared back into life under Anthony Albanese

PM must be bold to deliver us from cost-of-living crisis

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

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New Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Angus Taylor have unveiled their new shadow cabinet. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-Nats leader loses key portfolios in Coalition shake-up

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.

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The Gulf states could join the conflict.

The Iran war may be about to escalate

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

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Trump leaves allies to carry burden as oil passage shut

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.

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Australia rejects role in Strait of Hormuz amid ship strikes.

Australia rejects role in Strait of Hormuz amid ship strikes

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.

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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. 

War prompts Aussie passport overhaul to get expats home

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. 

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Donald Trump reportedly plans to announce a coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil surges as Iran war shuts Strait of Hormuz

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.

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The fifth member of the Iranian soccer team has fled to asylum in Australia.

Iranian football captain flees amid claims of family missing

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

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Polling shows support for the coalition has dipped since Angus Taylor replaced Sussan Ley as leader. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Coalition dips to historic low as key by-election looms

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.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rarely gives interviews or holds news conferences.

WATCH: Netanyahu appears in video after death rumours

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

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The Israeli military says its air force has carried out more than 400 waves of strikes in Iran.

Israel drops new timeline for Iran war

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

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Gazan health officials say Israeli fire has killed 36 people since the outbreak of the Iran war.

Fresh Israeli strikes leave dozens dead in Gaza region

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

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