Politics

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has overcome many aggressors throughout its history.

‘Crossroads’: Iranian President targets US with letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a direct message to Americans as tensions over the US-Iran war intensify.

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Australia joins allies scrambling to secure vital Strait of Hormuz oil route.

Australia joins UK push to secure Strait of Hormuz route

Penny Wong will join international talks on protecting the critical global oil route amid mounting Middle East tensions.

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The government will offer a range of businesses interest-free loans to help keep them afloat.

Albanese unveils loans as fuel crisis bites

The prime minister is set to unveil interest-free loans for freight, fuel and fertiliser companies hurt by the spike in fuel prices spurred on by the Iran war.

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Donald Trump says the core strategic objectives of the war in Iran are nearing completion. (EPA PHOTO)

Trump tells weary public war goals ‘nearly’ accomplished

President Donald Trump, facing a war-weary American public and sliding approval ratings, has said in a speech that the conflict Iran will soon be ending.

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Anthony Albanese is expected to fly into Singapore after the Easter break.

Albanese set to visit Asia to shore up fuel supplies

Anthony Albanese is expected to fly into Singapore after the Easter break to shore up fuel supply agreements from Australia’s oil exporting neighbours.

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‘Most people don’t realise what the president has done in protecting land and preserving land.’

Why this man insists Trump is an ‘environmental hero’

‘Most people don’t realise what the president has done in protecting land and preserving land.’

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Environmental activists are blocking Australia’s energy potential.

Why Australia shouldn’t let ‘anti fossil fuel activists win’

The boss of Australian Energy Producers has joined an attack on ‘anti fossil fuel activists’ for dictating the nation’s energy policy and warned any windfall tax would lead to job losses. 

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The Treasurer has played down warnings from a former secretary of his department who has predicted Australia is ‘staring into the risk of stagflation’.

Chalmers shrugs off former secretary’s stagflation warning

The Treasurer has played down warnings from a former secretary of his department who has predicted Australia is ‘staring into the risk of stagflation’.

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A contentious bid to scrap public scrutiny of failed defence projects has been overturned.

PM’s push to hide embarrassing defence project fails

A contentious move to scrap public scrutiny of massive defence projects looks set to be overturned.

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Anthony Albanese has addressed the nation on the fuel crisis.

Read the Prime Minister's fuel crisis speech in full

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the nation. READ HIS FULL SPEECH

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The Prime Minister asked people to think of their fellow Australians and conserve fuel, in a three-minute pre-recorded video simulcast across television and radio on Wednesday evening.

Albanese urges Aussies not to panic as fuel crisis deepens

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to go about their business as normal in a national address designed to reassure and keep the economy running during the war-induced fuel crisis.

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Outer suburban areas are seeing the biggest population growth.

Aussie suburbs most at risk of suffering from fuel crisis

Some of Australia’s fastest growing suburbs are also particularly car dependent. KPMG urban economist Terry Rawnsley has explained why these postcodes are the ground zero of the fuel crisis.

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One farming family bought enough diesel to last until August, guaranteeing they will be able to plant and harvest winter crops, including what, barley, peas, lentils and hay. Dan Videtich

How this farming family is preparing for the energy crisis

Seeing the war coming, the Schusters bought enough diesel to keep their business going through the winter. Few other Australians were as lucky, and now face the prospect of rationing.

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Fuel crisis, panic buying: People don’t trust the government to sort it out.

Why Aussies don’t trust Government to handle fuel crisis

Do you ever listen to a politician and wonder if they’re living in the same country as the rest of us? 

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