Australia's biggest natural gas plants offline due to Cyclone Narelle

The outage comes at a time when Australia is already grappling with fuel shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. [...]

Tropical Cyclone Narelle cuts destructive path along WA coastline

Narelle has this afternoon made landfall for the third time as a Category 3 system, this time in Western Australia, just south of Coral Bay. Winds of up to 220… [...]

Coalition calls for fuel excise cuts to alleviate pressure at the pumps

A cut to the fuel excise is among the options the government has on the table to offer temporary relief from petrol price rises. Over the last week, prices rose… [...]

‘Australia wasn’t consulted’: PM dismisses Trump’s criticism of Iran war support

US President Donald Trump has hit out at Australia along with a string of allies accusing them of failing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. It's the second time… [...]

Western Australian residents forced to flee as cyclone brings destruction

The holiday town of Exmouth has already felt Tropical Cyclone Narelle's renewed force, with emergency services personnel expecting "significant damage." [...]

What rising global fertiliser prices means for food costs and inflation

Markets held relatively steady to close the week, with the ASX200 dipping just 0.1 per cent but still breaking a three-week losing streak, as Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners… [...]

Heartbreak and hope as former winners face last chance to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Only six opportunities for national teams to join the FIFA World Cup 2026 remain. Who will make it to the world stage in June? [...]

EV loans double as motorists dodge the petrol pump

Unleaded petrol and diesel prices have soared in March after attacks on Iran prompted the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

The Coalition calls for halving of the fuel excise | Evening News Bulletin 27 March 2026

The Coalition calls for a halving of the fuel excise for three months; New Zealand outlines a four-phase plan for fuel shortages; Australia's Olympic team organisers welcome a ban on… [...]

Trump's signature to replace treasurer's on US paper currency

To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, US paper currency will bear Donald Trump's signature, breaking a 165-year-old tradition. [...]

Iran holds firm after a month of war — but what comes next is 'murky'

Four weeks in, the war is proving complex, with Iran's resilience reshaping both the conflict and its global impact. [...]

Lines drawn: The US extends pause on Iran's strikes, amid Middle East crisis

The US has maintained for days that negotiations between US and Iran are underway, a claim Tehran denies. From escalating military attacks to high stake warnings, the situation is shifting… [...]