War stories, events
Canberra says it will not extend the fuel tax and road user charge relief despite trucking operators calling for an extra month. Heavy vehicle fuel tax and road user charge relief will end on Monday (August 3) but the Australian […]
Fuel prices are poised to shoot upwards again after Iranian attacks on ships in the Hormuz Strait killed at least two seafarers. The fatal attacks coincided with the reimposition of a US naval blockade in the region. US President Donald
Mortgages and war have combined to slash NSW Treasury’s economic growth prospects by 1.5% for 2026-27. State Treasurer Daniel Mookhey delivered the news in an address to the McKell Institute in Sydney on Wednesday. “The NSW Budget is 33 days
Russian drones have destroyed emergency response equipment at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, located in Ukraine, the United Nations says. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a drone attack was carried out on a lab about 4km from the
The economic damage from the US-Iran war is causing widespread damage to businesses on both sides of the Tasman, finance professionals report. A new survey of nearly 700 members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) says: 80%
Defence spending will increase by an extra $53 billion in 10 years and account for 3% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product by 2033. The 2026 National Defence Strategy released by the federal government today says the GDP allocation will bring
Truckies will now find it easier to manage fuel and other costs after contract wait times were removed amid price shocks caused by the Middle East war. Canberra is changing the Fair Work Act to allow trucking operators to file emergency
The consumer watchdog is keeping a close eye on airlines as war in the Middle East continues to affect fuel supplies and fares. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says global events mean they are keeping a close eye
Canberra remains coy about a possible greater military role in the Middle East war despite requests from the US. Both Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles say Australia’s role is confined to helping the United Arab
Australia is sending an airborne warning aircraft to the Middle East and supplying missiles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will stay out of any attacks on Iran, aerial or ground-wise. “Iran’s reprisal
