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Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.

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New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war

Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget

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Chalmers warns of ‘more polarising politics’ – as it happened

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From Tokyo to Canberra, Trump's Closest Pacific Allies Are Turning Their Backs on His Hormuz Warship Demand

Donald Trump's plan to form a naval coalition at the Strait of Hormuz hits a snag as Japan and Australia refuse to send warships, raising questions about the coalition's viability.

International Business Times UK

Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: US embassy in Iraq attacked while Trump lashes out after Nato rejects Strait of Hormuz demand

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

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Racist attack on dining Muslims to be raised with AFP

Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

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High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

Infrastructure minister says the Newcastle-Sydney project will build on decades of work and planning – but experts ‘won’t be cutting any cakes until there’s shovels in the ground’

The Guardian - AU

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

Construction on a long-awaited airport rail superhub is set to begin after a federal and state funding boost, putting high-speed rail now firmly on the agenda.

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High-speed train ticket between Newcastle and Sydney to cost $31 for one-hour journey from 2039

Rail line projected to cost taxpayers $61.2bn, with further line to Western Sydney international airport to cost extra $32.4bn

The Guardian - AU

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.

AAP

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

The design for Brisbane's new $3.8 billion Olympic stadium has been unveiled, sparking renewed protests from activists seeking to halt the development.

AAP

Queensland driver charged with eight attempted murders after pedestrians struck – as it happened

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Fast track urged for intercity high-speed rail project

The dream of high-speed rail has been given a push by an infrastructure advisory body that says passengers could be all aboard the swift trains before 2040.

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Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares

The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.

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Rex sale lands but there's no cheap flight guarantees

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

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Rex Airlines snapped up by US company

The administrators of Regional Express Airlines have confirmed a sale and implementation deed has been entered with a US-based air services company.

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Qantas Consolidates Operations Amid Efforts to Enhance Regional Connectivity

Qantas, Australia's flagship airline, has announced a strategic move to consolidate its operations by closing its pilot and cabin crew bases in Hobart, Canberra, and Mildura. This decision reflects the airline's commitment to enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency by streamlining its operations across the region. The announcement comes as…

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Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.

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Flight protection scheme set for take-off without compo

Airlines will soon be required to offer enforced minimum standards to passengers of flights which are cancelled or delayed under a national scheme.

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Federal government throws support behind LNP’s controversial new Olympic Games venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park

Commonwealth commits $3.4bn to Games infrastructure including 63,000-seat stadium that will serve as future home of AFL and cricket

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Billions locked in as deal secures Games' future

Full funding for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is locked and loaded with a deal brokered between the Queensland and federal governments.

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Rex offered more federal funds to support court bid

The Albanese government is offering another lifeline to Rex's administrators to support them in their court bid, but has made key demands in return.

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Sydney’s second airport is nearly built. But will the airlines and people come?

Victoria’s Avalon has struggled to take wing, but some project Sydney’s new 24-hour, high-tech airport will one day match Heathrow for passenger numbers

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