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More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

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US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.

Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks

Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks

Donald Trump has called Iranians "smart people" as US and Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days.

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.

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'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

A coal company is off the hook for $200,000 in fines after successfully quashing convictions related to a mine blast which landed two workers in hospital.

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

The US will hit Iran “very hard tonight”, Donald Trump says, threatening to take "total control" of Iran’s oil industry after days of tit-for-tat strikes.

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.

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Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change

Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.

Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up

Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.

Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt

The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.

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Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.

Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.

AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

As President Donald Trump claims talks to extend the US-Iran ceasefire continue, Tehran says it's taking a "stern" approach to hammering out a deal.

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

An outback rare earths mine and processing plant will be fast-tracked through government approvals as China's dominance in the sector is challenged.

Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks.

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

The shortlist to take over the ailing Whyalla steelworks has narrowed, while a buyer is entering exclusive talks to purchase Australia's only manganese smelter.

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