Australia’s diesel standards lowered for six months as hundreds of petrol stations run out of certain fuels
Australia is temporarily lowering standards for diesel to allow more supply into the domestic market as service stations…
Gambling companies targeting women with ‘novel’ promotions, new research finds
Gambling is being promoted as fun, social and “harmless” for women through social media and lifestyle marketing, in…
Government leaves door open to gas, coal tax as companies warn it will threaten supply
Labor has not ruled out raising a tax on gas companies profiting from the global energy crisis, but…
Australia to toughen tobacco crime laws as cigarette and vape black markets surge
Criminal gangs cashing in on Australia’s illicit tobacco boom will face tougher penalties and expanded police surveillance powers…
Former spy boss Dennis Richardson resigns from antisemitism royal commission
Former boss of Australia’s peak spy agency Dennis Richardson has resigned from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and…
Federal politics live: Iranian footballer and staff member granted asylum to Australia, taking total to seven
2m agoTue 10 Mar 2026 at 11:03pm Nationals assemble for leadership vote The doors to the party room…
Federal politics live: Tony Burke says five Iranian footballers offered asylum after Donald Trump calls PM
12m agoMon 9 Mar 2026 at 9:18pm Australia’s involvement ‘purely defensive’: PM Australia’s involvement in the Middle East…
Farmers stockpile diesel as Middle East conflict prompts fuel supply fears
Farmers are warning consumers could soon feel the impact of fuel shortages and soaring prices at the checkout,…
Australian artists warn government to ‘hold its nerve’ on AI copyright
Australian creators are urging the federal government to “hold its nerve” amid what they fear is a renewed…
Treasurer asks ACCC to monitor fuel prices amid Middle East conflict — as it happened
11h agoTue 3 Mar 2026 at 6:38am That’s the end of our live blog! And that’s where we’ll…
7NEWS The Issue Podcast: Telcos switching off tens of thousands of phones due to Triple-0 crisis. What to do if you’re affected
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been switching off tens-of-thousands of phones that no longer connect to the Triple-0…
Funding axe looms for nine childcare centres failing standards
Nine childcare services that failed to lift standards by the federal government’s deadline are now in a process…