Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks' Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says. AAP · May 3
‘Barely a street’ in Dubbo without trees poisoned by pesticides, NSW Greens say – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international waters The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve to 60 days, and deliver at least one billion litres of new storage with a $800 million Fuel Security Facility. The Conversation · Apr 27
Jacinta Allan asks Liberals to ‘please explain’ preference deal – as it happened Follow live The Guardian - AU · Apr 26
Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access. AAP · Apr 26
Australia urges Middle East ceasefire in peace talks Penny Wong has held talks with foreign counterparts as a delicate ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters. AAP · Apr 20
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
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
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
Labor ‘not considering’ joining US blockade of strait of Hormuz – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security. AAP · Apr 12
Penny Wong calls failed peace talks between US and Iran ‘disappointing’ and urges resumption Australia’s foreign affairs minister says priority ‘must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end Marathon talks between the US and Iran have broken down as Australia's foreign minister urges the nations to uphold a ceasefire. AAP · Apr 12
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10 Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9 Why is Anthony Albanese visiting Singapore amid Australia’s fuel crisis – and what could come from it? The Middle East conflict has shaken both nations: Australia is facing shortfalls of oil, while Singapore’s gas supply is under threat
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 9 Anthony Albanese Announces Urgent Plan To Boost Fuel Stock As Prices Surge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new agreement with to bring more fuel into Australia, as global tensions disrupt supply.
AAP · Apr 8 Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8 Australia urges Lebanon’s inclusion in Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli strikes on Beirut PM calls pause in hostilities a ‘fragile peace’ as Australia issues joint call with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and UK for aid worker protections
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8 Diesel surges 20 cents a litre in two days to record high – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4 ‘You feel utterly helpless’: Lebanese Australians watch in despair as Israeli bombardment forces families to flee Every morning Mariam Nasereddine, from Sydney, checks for familiar names on a growing list of the dead as war intensifies in her native Lebanon
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1 Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway open
AAP · Mar 31 Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.
AAP · Mar 30 Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 30 Anonymous $200,000 donation to charity providing free meals – as it happened This blog is now closed