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Ship set to return after elderly woman dies on cruise

Ship set to return after elderly woman dies on cruise

A full investigation is set to be launched as a cruise ship returns to port after an 80-year-old passenger died alone while hiking on a remote tropical island.

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China to halt BHP iron ore cargoes during price talks

China’s state-run iron ore buyer has told the country's steelmakers and traders to temporarily halt purchases of all new BHP cargoes.

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Festive frenzy: Christmas deliveries take climate toll

Australia's thirst for online shopping is keeping posties busy in the lead up to Christmas, but the impact is being felt on the environment and local traders.

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Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port

Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port

An energy project combining cyclone-busting solar panels and a big battery has been built in the Pilbara region to decarbonise iron ore port operations.

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

A lack of government support is partly to blame for delays and cost blowouts for two new passenger ferries set to sail the route between Victoria and Tasmania.

Injured sailors released from hospital after ship crash

Injured sailors released from hospital after ship crash

Two sailors have been released from hospital but the famed tall ship the Leeuwin won't be in use for some time after being struck by a container vessel.

Aussies join fight to clean up world's 'dirty' ships

Aussies join fight to clean up world's 'dirty' ships

The outlook for green methanol to replace emissions-dirty shipping fuel is bright, as the inking of a new multi-billion dollar deal in Australia shows.

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'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

Australian-made green hydrogen could power fuel-cell vehicles across Asia within 10 years as a proposed floating export hub attracts major funding.

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia is working with maritime leader Singapore to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, which is the world's biggest source of transport pollution.

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.

Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels

Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels

Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels

Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels

Yemen's Houthi leader says his militia does not fear the United States and has warned outsiders not to target the rebels over attacks in the Red Sea.

US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears

US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears

US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears

US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears

The United States says "Operation Prosperity Guardian" will defend against attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

US announces mission to counter ship attacks in Red Sea

US announces mission to counter ship attacks in Red Sea

US announces mission to counter ship attacks in Red Sea

US announces mission to counter ship attacks in Red Sea

The US and a host of other nations are creating a force to protect ships in the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.

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Australia Post seeks to increase stamp price to $1.50

Australia Post has lodged an application with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to increase the price of postage by 25 per cent.

Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail

A Hong-Kong-flagged container ship, which had been docked in Odesa since February 2022, has left the Black Sea port despite threats from Russia.

Court win for eruption victims suing cruise operator

Victims of a volcano eruption have successfully put an Australian lawsuit against a cruise company on hold until US legal action they brought is resolved.

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