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Shipping … The Strait of Homutz, between the Persian Gulf (left) and Gulf of Oman (right). Iran is to the north while the UAE and Oman ‘share’ the peninsula. Photo: NASA

Australian shipping ‘still shielded’ from impact of Iran’s closure of strategic strait

Australian shipping remains one step removed from the impact of Iran’s closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the war. Shipping Australia (SA) says Australian trade is mostly done with Asia; the Middle East region does not rank among […]
Rugby Australia announced former NRL star Zac Lomax’s signing earlier today. Photo: RUGBY AUSTRALIA

Former Eel Zac Lomax faces quick baptism after joining Perth’s Super Rugby side Force

Former Eel and Kangaroo Zac Lomax could make his Super Rugby Pacific as early as this month after switching codes to join the Western Force on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old joins from Parramatta after 133 games in the NRL, […]
The Luddenham Road bridge under construction in May 2024. The new M12 has 17 such bridges. Photo: www,transport.nsw

New M12 motorway to serve as ‘driveway’ for new Western Sydney airport

A new M12 motorway in Western Saturday will open to traffic very early this Saturday as the new international airport gears up to open later this year. After four years in the making, the $2.1 billion16-kilometre motorway will connect Elizabeth Drive in […]
The Hurricanes blew away NSW in Sydney in Super Rugby action on Friday night. Photo: Super Rugby Pacific

Super Rugby salutes clubs, Brumbies’ run ends and Italy upsets England in Six Nations

Super Rugby paid tribute to club rugby in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific with tributes to   volunteers, coaches, match officials and players at the grassroots level. Super Rugby Pacific players wore the socks of their individual clubs amid […]
Tasmanian Industry Minister Felix Ellis announces the takeover of Liberty Bell’s ore stockpile in January. Photo: RockliffTeamMedia/Twitter (X)

Tasmanian smelter operator vows to fight wind-up proceedings by ASIC

A Tasmanian manganese smelter operator says it will fight court proceedings to wind it up by the corporate regulator. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filed an application in the Supreme Court of NSW to wind up Liberty Bell […]
The RACQ says it had referred petrol companies to the ACCC. Image: freepik.

Petrol prices firmly on ACCC’s radar as RACQ calls for action

Petrol prices remain firmly in the ACCC’s sights amid supply concerns sparked by the war in Iran. Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Anna Brakey points out that global prices remain beyond the control of domestic retailers. “While international […]
One group received $33,993 from council last financial year. Photo: SUPPLIED

Council news in brief 2026

ENVIRONMENT FUNDING GRANT INVITATION Council says community groups have until March 31 to apply for grants of up to $50,000, to protect the environment. Applications close at the end of the month for projects that must start on or after […]
Iran ... Defence Richard Marles (left) with Canadian counterpart David McGuinty in Canberra today. McGuinty is travelling with Canadian PM Mark Carney. Photo: Department of Defence

Iran war is spreading fast and wide as FM Penny Wong urges travel caution

The war in Iran is spreading faster and wider than many thought possible and travellers may need to rethink their plans. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made the comment in an interview with Sunrise TV this morning days after a […]
The custom-made waste truck on K'gari/Fraser Island. Photo: Dan Filmer

New waste truck costing $1m able to cross sands of K’gari/Fraser Island

A new waste truck custom-made for K’gari/Fraser Island has been rolled out to the public. REMONDIS Australia says the $1 million vehicle is one of the most complex waste trucks in the country to operate in an unforgiving collection location. […]
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