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Environmental activists are blocking Australia’s energy potential.

Why Australia shouldn’t let ‘anti fossil fuel activists win’

The boss of Australian Energy Producers has joined an attack on ‘anti fossil fuel activists’ for dictating the nation’s energy policy and warned any windfall tax would lead to job losses. 

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One farming family bought enough diesel to last until August, guaranteeing they will be able to plant and harvest winter crops, including what, barley, peas, lentils and hay. Dan Videtich

How this farming family is preparing for the energy crisis

Seeing the war coming, the Schusters bought enough diesel to keep their business going through the winter. Few other Australians were as lucky, and now face the prospect of rationing.

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Anthony Albanese is addressing the nation about the Australian Government’s response to the Middle East conflict and the ongoing fuel crisis.

WATCH: Anthony Albanese addresses nation

Anthony Albanese addressed the nation about the Australian Government’s response to the Middle East conflict and the ongoing fuel crisis. WATCH HIS SPEECH IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE

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A sword shown lying on a shed floor was seized by police days after two boys were stabbed to death. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Suspected murder weapon found lying on a shed floor

Photos have been released for the first time of a sword suspected to have been used against two boys who were stabbed to death.

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The Australian Defence Force has no plans to pull out of the annual Balikatan military exercises — all while an oil supply shock sparked by the Iran war shows little sign of abating. 

ADF to deploy air, naval assets for war games despite crisis

Australia’s military will deploy air and naval assets to the Philippines later this month to take part in war games, despite the spectre of nationwide fuel rationing.

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Private health care premiums are going up by an average of 4.4 per cent today - or by a level above the 3.7 per cent inflation rate - and that’s no April Fool’s Day joke.

April 1 no joke when it comes to private health cost rises

Private health care premiums are going up by an average of 4.4 per cent today - or by a level above the 3.7 per cent inflation rate - and that’s no April Fool’s Day joke.

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Bobby Andrew Weaver (right) has pleaded guilty to murdering a teacher seven years ago.

Twist in teacher's 'chest freezer' murder trial

A man who was charged after a retired teacher's body was found buried in a freezer has pleaded guilty to murder years after the grisly discovery.

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Daylight saving is coming to an end, here is how to avoid ruining your sleep schedule.

Daylight saving: How to avoid ruining your sleep schedule

An extra hour in bed sounds simple, but the end of daylight savings can affect your body clock in a big way. Here’s how to adjust smoothly and avoid disrupting your sleep routine.

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Fuel crisis, panic buying: People don’t trust the government to sort it out.

Why Aussies don’t trust Government to handle fuel crisis

Do you ever listen to a politician and wonder if they’re living in the same country as the rest of us? 

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Mobile phones were banned from Victorian public school classrooms in 2020. Photo: Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

Major change coming to Victorian schools

The sweeping new changes will be applied to all Victorian schools in an effort to reduce distraction rates in the classroom.

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News. Service Station. Vibe. 126 Forrest Road, Armadale.

Typo forces service station to hike cost of fuel to $3.97/L

A WA service station has been forced to advertise diesel for the most expensive price in the State after a minor typo could not be fixed.

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Easter trading hours 2026: What’s open across Australia.

Easter trading hours 2026: What’s open across Australia

If you’re planning a last-minute dash to the shops over the Easter long weekend, it’s worth knowing not everything will be open as usual.

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One phone call exposed Dezi Freeman.

Inside Dezi’s intercepted phone call days after shooting

Authorities gathered more than 2000 tips during the 216-day search, but a phone call and suspicious travel movements proved critical to locating the fugitive.

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