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The war in the Middle East continues to dominate overseas events as it drives a massive oil shock, pushing up petrol prices while threatening inflation.

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US President Donald Trump is threatening further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub.

Barnaby Joyce, who is the former Nationals leader turned One Nation MP, says he regrets not doing more to secure emergency fuel reserves while the Coalition was in power.

The Prime Minister's announced the Australian Defence Force will be deployed to the Northern Territory, especially the town of Katherine, to assist with flood recovery efforts.

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Three players from the Iranian Women's soccer team, who have been granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia, have now decided to return to Iran.

The US president has called on a host of foreign nations to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Residents throughout northern Australia are still dealing with devastating flooding. 

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The US president says American forces have obliterated all of Iran's military defences on Kharg  island, but spared its oil infrastructure.

Donald Trump has posted video to social media appearing to show the strikes..

Kharg island is vital to the Iranian regime's energy trade, with 90 percent of the country's oil passing through the island's terminal.

The Federal government says it's in close contact with the major airlines, amid reports China has told oil refiners to halt all jet fuel exports.

The government yesterday a...

The US president says American forces have obliterated all of Iran's military defences on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, which is expected to further exacerbate the international fuel crisis. 

90 per cent of Iran's oil passes through the small island in the Persian Gulf.

Donald Trump has posted video to his social media platform that appears to show the strikes.

He says he's chosen not to attack the island's oil infrastructure, but has threatened it would be next if the regime interferes with the free and safe passage of ships through the s...

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The US president says American forces have obliterated all of Iran's military defences on Kharg island, the primary terminal for the country's oil exports.

90 per cent of the Iran's oil passes through the island.

Donald trump says he's chosen not to attack the island's oil infrastructure... But warns he'll reconsider if the regime interferes with the free and safe passage of ships through the strait of Hormuz.

Iran is blocking the strait.. and ultimately about 20 percent of the world's oil supply.

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The US Secretary of Defence has questioned whether there is a functioning leadership in Iran as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third week.

Pete Hegseth says Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is scared and injured, and has compared the leadership to rats cowering underground.

Meanwhile, the US military says it's found the bodies of all six crew members on board a refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq.

They say the plane was not struck by hostile or friendly...

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The US Secretary of Defence has questioned whether there is a functioning leadership in Iran as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third week.

Pete Hegseth says Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is scared and injured, and has compared the leadership to rats cowering underground.

Meanwhile, the US military says it's found the bodies of all six crew members on board a refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq.

They say the plane was not struck by hostile or friendly...

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The consumer watchdog is calling on the fuel industry to explain the spike in petrol and diesel prices which has been felt by consumers over the past two weeks.Authorities are warning Top End residents to keep an eye out for crocodiles after a week of torrential rain and flooding.

Ticket holders for Byron Bay's Bluesfest are expressing their anger online, under the announcement of its cancellation this year.

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Petrol retailers are welcoming the Federal Government's announcement that millions of litres of fuel will be made available to the market from Australia's domestic reserves.

Flooding on the Northern Territory's Daly River is expected to peak this weekend, possibly higher than the current record.

Qantas has agreed to settle a class action related to flight credits issued for cancelled flights during the COVID ‌pandemic.

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The federal opposition says it's willing to work with the government to keep Australia's fuel supply secure amid the war in the Middle East.

The United Nation's Secretary-General is urging all parties involved in the war on Iran to cease hostilities and return to the negotiating table.

Byron Bay's Bluesfest has been cancelled, less than three weeks before it was due to begin.

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The Australian government's letting oil companies dip into their reserves, amid the conflict in the Middle East.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has sparked global fears about fuel supplies, with Iran blocking a key oil supply route.

Australia yesterday announced it'll add some less environmentally friendly fuel into domestic supply and now the energy minister's announced he's lowering the amount fuel companies must legally keep in stock in Australia - letting them use some of the fuel they have stored.

The Opposition's asked the government to guarantee Australia won't run out of fuel...

The US-Israeli war on Iran has killed or displaced thousands of people. 

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