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Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Fuel fears drive more Aussie buyers to electric cars

Fuel fears drive more Aussie buyers to electric cars

Fuel fears drive more Aussie buyers to electric cars

Fuel fears drive more Aussie buyers to electric cars

Fuel shortages and price rises are providing a "tipping point" for electric vehicles in Australia, with one brand selling out of its local stock.

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

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Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on

The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.

Fill 'er up: electric trucks plug into charging network

Fill 'er up: electric trucks plug into charging network

Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.

Embattled motorists win bowser relief as taxes slashed

Embattled motorists win bowser relief as taxes slashed

The government has moved to cut taxes on petrol and diesel, as the Middle East war sends global oil prices through the roof.

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Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms

Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms

Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms

Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms

Business groups have urged the government to cut the road-user charge for trucks, but not the fuel excise for all motorists.

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Skyrocketing diesel prices are adding cost and uncertainty to heavy transport and operators are calling for help to change the industry's direction.

Australia to be 'overprepared' for ongoing fuel woes

Australia to be 'overprepared' for ongoing fuel woes

Australia to be 'overprepared' for ongoing fuel woes

Australia to be 'overprepared' for ongoing fuel woes

Australians are being urged to use common sense instead of stockpiling petrol and diesel as the government proposes new powers to secure supplies.

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

Critics slam 'ham-fisted' plan to crack down on e-bikes

Critics slam 'ham-fisted' plan to crack down on e-bikes

Critics slam 'ham-fisted' plan to crack down on e-bikes

Critics slam 'ham-fisted' plan to crack down on e-bikes

Critics have blasted nationwide moves to clamp down on e‑scooters and e‑bikes through tough legislative reforms, dismissing them as "ham-fisted".

Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour

Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour

Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour

Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour

Many women are reporting unwanted conversation, being asked personal and sexual questions and staring by the driver in rideshare vehicles and taxis.

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Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.

Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

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Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked dramatically almost straight after war broke out in the Middle East, the consumer watchdog has found.

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

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