Sydney Morning Herald
Prosecco, feta, luxury cars: Long-delayed Europe trade deal finally a reality
After eight years of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have finalized a landmark free trade agreement that opens new doors for Australian agricultural exporters. The deal grants Australian producers access to previously restricted European market names — including terms like "feta" and "prosecco" — while significantly boosting quotas for red meat exports. In return, Australian consumers can expect greater access to European luxury goods, from high-end vehicles to premium food products.
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Australia politics live: One Nation only about ‘stunts and the vibe’, Marles says; crossbench MPs pressure Labor over gas export tax
Australia's fuel supply crunch is intensifying, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirming dozens of east coast petrol stations are experiencing shortages amid escalating Middle East tensions. The crisis has prompted questions about whether Australians should work from home to conserve fuel, as Iran threatens to target critical regional infrastructure if the US intervenes further. Meanwhile, crossbench MPs are turning up the heat on Labor over a proposed gas export tax, adding to the government's mounting energy policy headaches.
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Australia politics live: Bowen confirms dozens of east coast petrol stations experiencing shortages; agreement with Singapore that ‘flow of essential goods’ will continue
Australia's east coast is grappling with fuel shortages at dozens of petrol stations, putting the Labor government under mounting pressure as parliament sits in Canberra. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has secured an agreement with Singapore to maintain the flow of essential goods amid the supply crunch. The crisis is unfolding against a backdrop of escalating Middle East tensions, with Tehran threatening to destroy critical regional infrastructure if the US acts on Donald Trump's threat to obliterate Iran.
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ABC journalists to strike for first time in 20 years with widespread news disruption expected
ABC journalists are set to strike for the first time in two decades on Wednesday, halting the public broadcaster's news output for a full 24 hours. The industrial action, backed by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, centers on below-inflation pay rises and the growing use of insecure work contracts. The union warns these conditions pose a direct threat to the future of public-interest journalism in Australia.
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Pauline Hanson keeps forgetting to declare gifts from Gina Rinehart. Please explain | Sarah Martin
Pauline Hanson has failed to declare five flights gifted by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart within a six-month period, raising serious questions about transparency and compliance with Senate disclosure rules. The repeated omissions — whether deliberate or careless — reveal a pattern of concealment around the financial relationship between the One Nation leader and Australia's wealthiest person. The irony is sharp: Hanson has built her political brand on positioning herself as the antidote to dishonest, out-of-touch politicians.
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