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Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

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.

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

Penny Wong has welcomed plans by the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while urging America and Iran to strike an agreement.

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Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia has downed dozens of drones amid a Ukrainian barrage on oil targets across the country, including Baltic ‌Sea port Primorsk, a local official says.

Australia 'well-placed' to weather fuel supply storm

Australia 'well-placed' to weather fuel supply storm

If the war in the Middle East ended now, there would still be impacts on supply chains, the federal energy minister warns.

Iran 'can't be trusted' over Hormuz, as talks stalled

Iran 'can't be trusted' over Hormuz, as talks stalled

Efforts to end the Iran war remain stuck as Tehran braces for US strikes and a Gulf ally of Washington warns against believing Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres

Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres

Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.

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Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks

Tehran is warning Washington it faces a lengthy conflict if it attacks again, following reports the US has planned a "short and powerful" wave of strikes.

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says countries need to work together "to keep fuel and goods flowing" during a visit to China.

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Trump urges Iran to 'get smart' and sign a deal

Days of impasse over efforts to end the Iran war have spurred US President Donald Trump to make fresh demands on Tehran or face an extended blockade.

Increased gas exploration called 'disastrous backflip'

Increased gas exploration called 'disastrous backflip'

Increased gas exploration called 'disastrous backflip'

Increased gas exploration called 'disastrous backflip'

The decision to open an area more than half the size of Belgium for new gas projects has been slammed by environmental groups.

Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed

Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.

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Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end war

The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.

Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to talk

Iran's foreign minister has flown to Moscow to seek Russian support, while Donald Trump says Tehran can phone the US if it wants to discuss ending the war.

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.

US envoys go to Pakistan, but Iran says no direct talks

President Donald Trump is sending his special negotiators to Pakistan to revive ceasefire talks with Iran, but Tehran's officials don't intend to meet them.

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Beaconsfield 20 years on: premier pays tribute

Two decades after the Beaconsfield mining disaster, a community reflects on the tragedy and the survival of two men from deep underground.

'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises

The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share.

Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks 'best' Iran deal

Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

Rinehart could be ordered to give documents to rivals

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, might have to open her company books for two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks

Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.

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