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Albanese flags further moves to shore up fuel ahead of national cabinet
Australia's fuel security is set to get a government boost, with Anthony Albanese signaling further protective measures ahead of tomorrow's national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders. The moves come amid growing concern over the country's vulnerability to global supply disruptions. The details are expected within days, with the summit providing a critical forum for coordinating a national response.
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Trump names Australia in outburst over lack of ally support in Iran
Trump publicly named Australia among allies he accused of failing to support U.S. military action against Iran, declaring America capable of going it alone. The outburst comes just days after his administration urged allied nations to help secure critical shipping lanes in the region. The contradiction raises questions about Washington's alliance management at a pivotal moment in the Middle East conflict.
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‘A bigger scar’: prolonged war in Middle East could slash $16.5bn from Australian economy, Chalmers warns
A prolonged Middle East conflict could carve $16.5 billion from the Australian economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned, drawing comparisons to the financial damage caused by the GFC and Covid pandemic. New forecasts paint a grim picture, with inflation potentially peaking at 5% and petrol price pressures persisting until 2029. The warning underscores how geopolitical instability thousands of miles away can deliver lasting economic pain to Australian households and businesses.
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Tougher tobacco laws on the way as illegal vape market booms
Australia is escalating its war on illegal tobacco with harsher penalties and expanded surveillance powers targeting the criminal networks profiting from the black market. The crackdown comes as illicit vape sales continue to surge, fueling a shadow economy that undercuts legitimate retailers and government tax revenue. Authorities are betting that stronger enforcement tools will disrupt the organised gangs increasingly driving the trade.
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Australia news live: Richard Scolyer says brain scan shows cancer ‘progression’; new NSW crime data shows rise in domestic violence legal actions
World-renowned oncologist Richard Scolyer, who gained global attention for undergoing an experimental melanoma treatment on his own brain cancer, has revealed new scans show disease progression — a sobering update from one of medicine's most closely watched personal cases. Meanwhile, Sydney radio is in turmoil after ARN terminated Kyle Sandilands' contract and cancelled the Kyle and Jackie O Show, with Sandilands immediately disputing the move as legally invalid. The fallout marks one of Australian commercial radio's most dramatic public splits in years.
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