Australia locks in another month of fuel
Australia has secured more fuel supply, but higher prices will sting motorists and consumers for months to come even if the Iran war comes to a speedy end.
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A series of deaths on Australia's roads has marred the Easter long weekend, fuelling an already high national road toll.
Savvy punters who have been cashing in on credit card rewards schemes might have to find a new life hack after the central bank changed the payments game.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a brief message of goodwill to mark Easter, as have senior church leaders.
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Earthquake rattles outback near NT-SA border
An earthquake has rumbled through the outback near the Northern Territory-South Australian border, according to Geoscience Australia.
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Fuel supply strong, fewer stations dry in Easter exodus
Fewer service stations are running out of fuel, with supplies to Australia still strong as people enjoy their Easter break, the federal energy minister says.
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Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar
Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.
Bumblebees might be more human than first thought after a study found their tiny brains can learn and recognise rhythm, even at different speeds and senses.
The surviving gunman behind the Bondi Beach massacre has lost a court bid to suppress his family's names after they received death threats and harassment.
The opposition leader says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has talked down to Australians in an unnecessary national address about the fuel crisis.
Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.
Both halves of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are now at war with their former employer as radio giant ARN faces a second costly lawsuit.
Free public transport will be rolled out for some Australians as state governments try to ease cost-of-living pressures during the fuel crisis.
Data on fuel has revealed which capital cities are offering the cheapest and most expensive prices as motorists are urged to use an "undersold" option.
Kyle Sandilands' chances of returning to KIIS FM are vanishingly small, a court has been told as the shock jock reflects on his workplace spat "circus".
Employers are being encouraged to pay night workers for every hour they work this Easter Sunday during a daylight saving glitch.
Classic school snacks are proving costly for families, with the price of a large basket of everyday lunchbox items varying between supermarket giants.
Shoppers are on notice that rising fuel disruptions will soon flow through to supermarket shelves, with an expert expecting price hikes within weeks.
Enquiries about new and second-hand electric cars are setting records as motorists look for ways to avoid the rising price of petrol and diesel.
