Episodios

  • Iran threatens retaliation as US blockade continues

    Iran threatens retaliation as US blockade continues
    Apr 15 2026
    Iran threatens to expand control over Gulf and Red Sea waterways as the US naval blockade on Iranian ports enters its third day, with the White House reporting no vessels have passed through in 48 hours. A massive fire engulfs the Viva Energy oil refinery near Geelong, one of only two working refineries in Australia that provides 10% of the nation's fuel supply. The Australian government announces a $53 billion defence investment over the next decade, while the Supreme Court rules on the decades-long legal battle between Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting and the Wright family over WA iron ore royalties.

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  • Defence spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2030

    Defence spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2030
    Apr 15 2026
    The Albanese government will invest an additional $53 billion into the Defence Force over the next decade, with plans to seek funding from the private sector including businesses and superannuation funds. Defence Minister Richard Miles will announce at the National Press Club that defence spending will reach 3% of GDP by 2030, representing a $14 billion increase over four years and $55 billion over ten years. The government will also change its calculation method for defence spending to include pensions, the Weather Bureau and the Australian Federal Police.

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  • NSW considers emergency diesel stockpile amid fuel security concerns

    NSW considers emergency diesel stockpile amid fuel security concerns
    Apr 15 2026
    New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is considering establishing a state-based emergency diesel stockpile, following Western Australia's purchase of 4 million litres of diesel worth $10 million. The move reflects growing tension between state governments and the federal government over fuel security, as multiple premiers call for increased domestic production to support Australia's agricultural, trucking and mining sectors.

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  • Iran threatens Gulf shipping amid US blockade

    Iran threatens Gulf shipping amid US blockade
    Apr 15 2026
    Iran threatens to disrupt shipping in the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Red Sea as a US Navy blockade on Iranian ports enters its third day. Shipping data shows no vessels with links to Tehran have passed through, with US Central Command confirming nine ships were turned around. President Donald Trump claims to be permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators work to bring both sides back to negotiations as a ceasefire deadline approaches.

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  • Major fire engulfs Geelong oil refinery

    Major fire engulfs Geelong oil refinery
    Apr 15 2026
    A major fire has broken out at the Viva oil refinery near Geelong, one of only two remaining oil refineries in Australia. The blaze, which started around 11:15pm with explosions sending flames up to 60 metres high, remains out of control more than six hours later, with 50 firefighters battling the inferno in the MoGas unit area. The refinery processes approximately 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, and the incident occurs during a period of significant pressure on Australia's fuel stocks.

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  • Specialist butchers selling meat in bulk to help Aussie families save on household budget

    Specialist butchers selling meat in bulk to help Aussie families save on household budget
    Apr 15 2026
    Buying your meat in bulk to save money isn't a new idea, but what about ordering half a cow? It sounds extreme but specialist butchers are now selling to more everyday families desperate for ways to make the household budget stretch further.

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  • Doctors warn Medicare system will collapse without big changes to Australia’s health system

    Doctors warn Medicare system will collapse without big changes to Australia’s health system
    Apr 15 2026
    The Australian Medical Association warns that Medicare will collapse without structural healthcare changes, as GP shortages leave suburbs across Australia without local doctors. The AMA calls for increased funding for longer GP appointments, after-hours medical centres, and proposes a tax on sugary drinks to raise $1 billion annually for healthcare costs. The federal government has announced $1 billion for GP training and 100 additional training places beginning next year, while the AMA criticises urgent care clinics for failing to reduce emergency department overcrowding.

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  • Rolls-Royce unveils $6.5 million electric Project Nightingale

    Rolls-Royce unveils $6.5 million electric Project Nightingale
    Apr 15 2026
    Rolls-Royce has unveiled Nightingale, the first vehicle in its new ultra-luxury coach-build range, with only 100 golden-age Art Deco-inspired convertibles to be made, each worth more than $6.5 million. The all-electric two-seater features a torpedo shape inspired by 1920s experimental Rolls-Royce cars and includes a boot that opens like a grand piano. The invite-only vehicle, Rolls-Royce's second electric model following Spectre, will be released in 2028 with global interest including from Australian buyers.

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