Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open. AAP · Apr 17
Geelong Refinery Fire Exposes How Thin Australia’s Fuel Safety Net Really Is A fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has rattled confidence in Australia’s already stretched fuel system. Here’s what experts say. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17
Fuel prices fall despite Geelong refinery blaze as Albanese says facility production has slipped by 40% Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
No ‘specific request’ to help US in strait of Hormuz, Marles says, as Trump repeats criticism of Australia US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
Morning Mail: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, from One Nation idea to Coalition policy, and why the hate for Meghan? Donald Trump announces 10-day truce after ‘excellent conversations’ with both leaders; how the Coalition formed its new housing policy The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
PM to join summit on reopening strait of Hormuz – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia Australian farmers will receive an additional 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Indonesia, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to squeeze supplies. AAP · Apr 16
The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations The Independent UK · Apr 16
Pressure over fuel, fertiliser as refinery burns Fertiliser, fuel and a refinery fire at home are causing concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. AAP · Apr 16
The Greens are relaunching their party think tank. What do these organisations do? The appointment of former high profile Greens federal housing spokesperson and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s arch nemesis, Max Chandler-Mather, as executive director of the party’s think tank – the Green Institute – raises several important questions. The Conversation · Apr 15
PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries. AAP · Apr 15
Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences' An anti-Semitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May. AAP · Apr 15
Usman Khawaja condemns ‘appalling’ Coalition immigration comments – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 14
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia. AAP · Apr 14
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Take heart, Keir Starmer – Australia’s PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed The Labour party could benefit from Reform’s association with an unpopular US president – but only if it learns to connect again with voters, says Tim Soutphommasane, professor in political theory at the University of Oxford
AAP · Apr 14 Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.
AAP · Apr 14 Trailblazing Labor senator hailed after sudden death The prime minister has led the tributes for trailblazing Northern Territory senator Trish Crossin who fought for First Nations' and women's rights.
AAP · Apr 14 Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.
AAP · Apr 13 Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.
The Times of India · Apr 13 Breaking barriers: Susan Coyle becomes first woman to command Australian Army Australia has appointed a woman to command its army for the first time since the force was founded 125 years ago, with defence minister Richard Marles hailing the "deeply historic moment" on Monday.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13 Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
The Conversation · Apr 13 Australia gets its first female army chief, Susan Coyle Australia will get its first female chief of army, with the appointment of Lieutenant General Susan Coyle to the post.
AAP · Apr 13 'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 13 Anthony Albanese Defends $20M ‘Drive Less’ Ad Campaign Amid Fuel Crisis The Albanese government is defending a $20m “Every little bit helps” campaign urging Australians to drive less amid the fuel crisis.
AAP · Apr 13 Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.