Iran war forces small supermarkets to lower margins as suppliers, farmers pass on rising costs
Smaller and independent supermarkets say they are facing increased pressure to keep grocery prices stable as the cost…
Government launches multi-million-dollar fuel saving campaign
The federal government is launching a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign encouraging Australians to reduce car use as the global…
Thailand’s fishing industry in ‘big trouble’ after Middle East war doubles fuel prices
When Captain Wongduen Meesamrong steered his fishing boat back to port through the Gulf of Thailand earlier this…
Thailand’s enormous fishing industry highlights ‘big trouble’ caused by Middle East war
When Captain Wongduen Meesamrong steered his fishing boat back to port through the Gulf of Thailand earlier this…
Why the Iran war fuel crisis will get worse before it gets better
It’s the ceasefire that wasn’t. As in Gaza and countless other conflict zones, the official pledges of the…
U.S. Economy Grew A Sluggish 0.5% At End Of 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5%…
Construction sector warns of housing delays, mass lay-offs due to Middle East war
When Graeme Collins and his wife bought a block of land in Pyalong, about an hour north of…
ADF chief says surveillance data not contributing to war effort but warship could if asked
Australia’s chief of defence says Australia could “absolutely” deploy a warship to the Strait of Hormuz if asked…
Australians dust off bikes, buy trikes as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
More Australians are turning to tricycles and digging out old bikes for repairs as soaring fuel prices make…
SA farmers gamble on early winter crops after record rain, but expensive fuel and fertiliser a big concern
South Australian farmers are rolling the dice by planting winter crops much earlier than usual this year, hoping…
Australia to remain in talks on action in the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire takes effect
Ongoing discussions are taking place about how to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open as a ceasefire…
Iran war live updates: Donald Trump suspends bombing for two weeks, Netanyahu claims Lebanon not included in shaky ceasefire
29m agoWed 8 Apr 2026 at 5:05amThe latest from the Middle EastUS President Donald Trump announced a two-week…