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Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt

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

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

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.

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage

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.

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Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

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

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

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

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.

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Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions

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

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

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.

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a Russian oil terminal, as Kyiv continues to target energy facilities that help fund Moscow's four-year-old war.

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

A three-month cut to the fuel excise, prompted by soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran, appears unlikely to be extended.

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern

More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.

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'Fake gas shortage': anger at premier's fracking threat

Conservationists have slammed a premier over his commentsabout a gas shortage and fracking in the Kimberley region if a Woodside gas project isn't developed.

Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck a refinery 800km inside Russia as Kyiv continues to escalate attacks on Moscow's oil infrastructure.

Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track

Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks.

Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.

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Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks

President Donald Trump claims he came within an hour of restarting the US war with Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a wider war if it's attacked again.

Australia's mining sector burning through more diesel

Despite a rising price of diesel driven by the Iran war, the mining industry is locked into the fuel type due to not being able to transition away.

Iran peace proposal includes reparations, US troop exit

US President Donald Trump claims he's held off a strike on Iran after Tehran issued a new peace proposal, saying there's "very good chance" of a nuclear deal.

Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up

A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.

Trump and Xi agree Iran can't have nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump has voiced impatience with Iran over a peace deal, and says he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are opposed to Tehran have nuclear weapons.

Attacks on ship near strait as Trump, Xi discuss Iran

A ship near the Strait of Hormuz has come under attack as President Donald Trump seeks help from China's Xi Jinping to help break the deadlock over the war.

Community shocked as state moves to end fracking ban

A government wants to end a ban on fracking to unlock much-needed gas supplies but opponents say it could create environmental risks in a sensitive region.

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