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Footage of a driver's greedy' act at a Gold Coast servo has gone viral as experts warn the worst is yet to come for Australians.
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Petrol companies will face massive fines if they are found guilty of ripping off Aussie motorists, under new laws passed on Thursday.
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A man accused of stealing 46 Toyota LandCruisers in a month for a multimillion-dollar international ring selling vehicles overseas has been named in court.
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Pauline Hanson says One Nation would make sweeping changes to the ABC, as she calls for the nation broadcaster to be defunded".
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The ABC managing director has kicked off a war of words with striking employees and union reps after accusing them of playing a game".
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An elderly man charged with killing a fellow aged care resident who died after an alleged scuffle has been named in court.
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More than 650 pubs and clubs in one state will be forced to switch off their pokie machines for six hours every morning under sweeping changes.
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's failure to meet the IEA's 90-day fuel requirement by revealing how much it would cost.
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A baby product is being urgently recalled after overseas incidents showed the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and spark fires while charging.
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Barnaby Joyce has delivered a stark warning to the Albanese government amid fears the fuel crisis could cripple food production.
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A bulk carrier broadcasted two words as it made a daring journey through the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war. Follow live.
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CCTV footage has revealed the moment two armed men stormed a kebab shop before firing a round of shots in broad daylight.
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Residents in one Australian state are set to get free electricity in the middle of the day, as home solar underpins the state's supply.
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The Prime Minister has called state premiers to a national cabinet meeting to discuss new emergency measures to conserve fuel.
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The day and starting time for the first NFL match in Australia between the San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams at the MCG has been locked in - and it could throw a spanner in the works for the AFL.
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The time and date for Australia's first-ever regular season NFL game are now set, with two huge teams making their way down under to showcase the iconic American sport.
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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has taken a swipe at Labor amid a deepening fuel crisis and hundreds of petrol pumps running dry.
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The list of one Aussie state's top 100 baby names has been revealed - with nostalgic rebirths" to cultural influences dominating the names that will define the next generation.
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The time and date for Australia's first-ever regular season NFL game are now set in stone, with two huge teams making their way down under to showcase the iconic American sport.
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A bulk carrier broadcasted two-words as it made a daring journey through the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war. Follow live.
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MAFS expert John Aiken has shared the touching, tear-jerking final words he exchanged with fellow co-host Mel Schilling before her death from colon cancer.
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Iranians on temporary visas will be restricted from re-entering Australia under controversial new powers being rolled out by the government.
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Millions of Telstra customers will soon be paying more for their mobile and broadband services, as the telco increases prices from May.
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The owner of a remote petrol station located on a pristine Australian tourist destination has explained the reality" behind their prices soaring to $4.25 per litre for diesel.
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A new glimpse of Queensland's 2032 Olympic vision has been unveiled alongside a major update on the rowing venue.
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The Prime Minister has called state premiers to a national cabinet meeting to discuss new emergency measures to conserve fuel.
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The Albanese government has announced a bailout package for a major Australian smelter with green strings attached.
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An elderly man has been charged with the manslaughter of a 78-year-old, following an alleged fatal brawl outside a home in Brisbane's north.
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Comedian Judith Lucy has revealed the nightmare rental situation that left her trapped inside her home for days.
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The man behind the wheel of a luxury SUV that swerved onto the wrong side of the road, killing a brother and sister in a horror crash has learned his fate.
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A country council hit hard by natural disasters is calling for a national tax on major polluting companies to pay for drought, fire and flood recovery.
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Pauline Hanson has issued a stark warning as pressure mounts on the government to act. This is not fear mongering,' she said.
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An Asian ally has hinted it could help Australia as the country slides deeper into a fuel crisis.
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Australian tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes finished work $1bn poorer on Tuesday as Atlassian shares crashed.
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A glamorous Aussie beauty entrepreneur has splashed an eye-watering pile of cash on a luxury pad - and it has to be seen to be believed.
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A father accused of killing his fiancee and young daughter may avoid a traditional trial due to these concerns.
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Japan has revealed what it would do if Australia's fuel supplies reached critically low levels. Follow our live coverage of the fuel crisis.
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It's the longest-running abalone farming operation in the southern hemisphere - but one catastrophe is the final straw".
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An Asian ally has indicated it could come to the aid of Australia if fuel supplies reached critically low. Follow live.
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Fresh data shows Australia's inflation rate remains stubbornly high, with further pain to come from the Iran war, raising expectations of another rate rise.
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A familiar Easter tradition is getting more expensive, with Aussie consumers receiving less for their money once again.
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Three people have died and two have suffered serious injuries following a horror crash at a notorious intersection.
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A Liberal senator has launched into a fiery tirade live on-air as frustrations grow with Labor's handling of the fuel crisis.
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Garbage could soon pile up as collection businesses struggle to find diesel amid ongoing shortages and price hikes.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced new laws to empower the ACCC to crack down on price gouging, including a tough new penalty.
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The waste industry has issued a dire warning to Aussies about their bin collections as the fuel crisis deepens. Follow live.
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A teenager has been charged with terrorism-related offences, including plans for acts of extremist violence".
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A doula present to support a wellness influencer's freebirth may be compelled to give evidence at a coronial inquest, a court has been told.
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Rubbish could start piling up on streets within weeks as waste collectors may have to reduce or pause bin collections due to the soaring cost of diesel. Follow live.
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The family of a young girl abused by a childcare worker said they are devastated" to learn of his 10-month jail sentence after he was found guilty.