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Labor Urged to Use Unconventional Measures Amid Oil Supply Challenges

Australia explores unconventional strategies amid oil shocks, including leveraging gas exports to secure oil imports and enhancing regulatory powers to combat price-gouging.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time

Queensland Govt Faces Backlash Over Police Officer’s Legal Aid Board Appointment

Queensland’s appointment of former police officer Darren Robinson to the Legal Aid board has sparked criticism from Indigenous leaders and legal experts due to his controversial role in the 2004 Palm Island riots and death in custody case.

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Queensland attorney general Deb Frecklington

Nearly Half of Australians Expect Foreign Military Attack Within Five Years, ANU Study Finds

A recent ANU study reveals nearly half of Australians expect a foreign military attack within five years, with rising concerns about national security, domestic terrorism, and preparedness amid global conflicts and supply challenges.

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Australian navy ships off Darwin. Almost 70% of those surveyed before the Iran war thought Australia would be involved in a conflict overseas within five years.

Cofio marwolaeth Ken McCutchen mewn damwain cwch yn Awstralia

Annie Suganami o Gymru cofio marwolaeth ei gŵr Ken McCutchen mewn damwain cwch yn Awstralia, gan rannu manylion y digwyddiad a'i bywyd ar ôl y colled.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Hits NT Coast as Category 3; SA Premier Urges Federal Economic Focus

Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the Northern Territory coast as a category 3 cyclone, bringing severe weather and flooding risks. SA Premier Malinauskas urges federal focus on inclusive economic growth and housing policy amid fuel supply updates from Energy Minister Bowen.

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Satellite view of Tropical Cyclone Narelle as it moves across the Northern Territory, 0820 AEDT 22 March

Australia’s Renewable Shift Urged Amid Middle East Conflict and Energy Risks

Australia faces urgent energy challenges amid Middle East conflict, highlighting the need to accelerate renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption for national security and climate resilience.

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Crude oil tanker seen from above being guided by five tug boats

Cyclone Narelle Hits Far North Queensland, Heads West with Limited Damage Reported

Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck far north Queensland as a powerful storm, causing damage but limited destruction. The cyclone weakened to category 2 and is expected to re-intensify over the Gulf of Carpentaria before a second landfall in the Northern Territory.

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Damage see in the Lockhart River region in Queensland from Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens NT with 195km/h Winds and Major Flooding

Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens Northern Territory with destructive winds up to 195km/h and major flooding expected in Katherine. Evacuations are underway, and emergency services urge residents to seek shelter and avoid travel.

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Nightcliff High School has become an evacuation centre for Numulwar residents as the Northern Territory prepares for Cyclone Narrelle

Encrypted Messages Reveal Police Planned to Disperse Isaac Herzog Protest at 6,000 Crowd

Encrypted messages reveal NSW police planned to disperse a Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog if attendance exceeded 6,000, contradicting public statements by officials. Violent clashes and legal actions followed the event.

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NSW police officers during a protest at Sydney town hall in February against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia

Trump Surprised Australia Declined Troop Deployment to Strait of Hormuz Amid Fuel Crisis

US President Trump expressed surprise that Australia declined to send troops to the strait of Hormuz amid a fuel crisis. Australia maintains it has provided requested support, while rising fuel prices impact consumers and businesses.

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Trump slammed Japan, Australia and South Korea for saying they would not be sending warships to the Gulf.

Australia's Jonathan Horn and Chris Hopkins Win Quill Awards

Jonathan Horn and Chris Hopkins of Australia won Quill awards for sports feature and feature photography, respectively, amid eight nominations for the publication at the 31st annual awards.

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One Nation Removes SA Candidate After UK Arrest Warrant Reports

One Nation has disendorsed South Australian candidate Aoi Baxter after reports of a UK arrest warrant for charges including sexual assault emerged just before the state election.

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