Albanese unveils new national fuel supply taskforce to steer response to Middle East war
The federal government has established a national fuel supply taskforce to steer Australia’s response to the oil crisis…
US national debt surges past $39 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just…
Why did the RBA raise interest rates? Will higher petrol prices have same effect?
The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates for the second time this year this week, but the closely divided…
Iran War Creates a Public Health and Environmental Crisis
Smoke sweeping through the city. Black skies blocking out the morning sun. Black rain coating everything in sight…
From closed restaurants to four-day weeks: The unseen fallout of global fossil fuel dependence
“The impact of faltering energy supplies is being felt around the world… Countries are reeling,” said UNFCCC Executive…
Iranian women’s football team back in Iran, state media announces
Iran’s national women’s football team has returned to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum…
Fuel costs from Iran war forcing Australians to cancel domestic road travel, flights, cruises
For Leigh and Lindsay Ludwig, a six-month caravan trip around Australia has stalled before it even began. The…
Prime minister calls national cabinet meeting amid fuel shortage fears
The prime minister will meet with state and territory leaders tomorrow amid fears over Australia’s fuel supply as…
Does Australia need to panic about a fuel crisis due to the Iran war?
Very few things are measured in “days”. When the government announces we have 30 days of fuel reserves,…
Fuel crisis forces WA resources company Blue Cap Mining to send workers home
Operations at a remote Western Australian gold mine could grind to a halt in one of the first…
Fossil fuels ‘ripping away national security’ but renewables ‘turn the tables’, says UN executive
Published on 16/03/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 “Fossil fuel dependency is ripping away national security and sovereignty, and replacing…
Fuel rationing a chance in Australia if war continues to trim global oil supplies, experts say
If widespread fuel rationing is introduced in Australia, will motorists and businesses be ready? It’s a question experts…