Episodes

  • Fuel crisis escalates as panic buying worsens shortages

    Fuel crisis escalates as panic buying worsens shortages
    Mar 19 2026
    Australia faces fuel supply constraints as Middle East conflicts disrupt approximately 20% of global oil supply, prompting the Prime Minister to establish a National Fuel Supply Task Force. The consumer watchdog has launched a formal probe into allegations of anti-competitive conduct by major fuel companies. Panic buying has amplified the crisis, with demand increasing by 50% despite Australia having 30 days of diesel reserves that could stretch to 150 days if consumption remained normal, while service station workers face increasing abuse from frustrated customers despite having no control over fuel prices.

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    5 mins
  • Fuel crisis escalates as panic buying worsens shortages

    Fuel crisis escalates as panic buying worsens shortages
    Mar 19 2026
    Australia faces fuel supply constraints as Middle East conflicts disrupt approximately 20% of global oil supply, prompting the Prime Minister to establish a National Fuel Supply Task Force. The consumer watchdog has launched a formal probe into allegations of anti-competitive conduct by major fuel companies. Panic buying has amplified the crisis, with demand increasing by 50% despite Australia having 30 days of diesel reserves that could stretch to 150 days if consumption remained normal, while service station workers face increasing abuse from frustrated customers despite having no control over fuel prices.

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    5 mins
  • Fuel crisis deepens as supplies uncertain beyond April

    Fuel crisis deepens as supplies uncertain beyond April
    Mar 19 2026
    Australia faces a fuel crisis with uncertain supply after mid-April due to the Iran war, prompting Energy Minister Chris Bowen to convene state counterparts for emergency discussions. Eighty petrol stations in New South Wales are without diesel, with 40 completely out of fuel, while distribution issues affect regional communities. The government has announced a fuel taskforce and the release of 500 million litres from fuel reserves, whilst the ACCC investigates major fuel suppliers over concerns about fair dealing with independent retailers.

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    7 mins
  • Fuel crisis deepens as supplies uncertain beyond April

    Fuel crisis deepens as supplies uncertain beyond April
    Mar 19 2026
    Australia faces a fuel crisis with uncertain supply after mid-April due to the Iran war, prompting Energy Minister Chris Bowen to convene state counterparts for emergency discussions. Eighty petrol stations in New South Wales are without diesel, with 40 completely out of fuel, while distribution issues affect regional communities. The government has announced a fuel taskforce and the release of 500 million litres from fuel reserves, whilst the ACCC investigates major fuel suppliers over concerns about fair dealing with independent retailers.

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    7 mins
  • Discount Grosco superstore opens at Penrith in Sydney’s west

    Discount Grosco superstore opens at Penrith in Sydney’s west
    Mar 19 2026
    Tough times mean supermarkets are in a battle to attract shoppers turned bargain hunters. In Sydney's west, a new bulk buying store has opened at Penrith, with locally-owned GROSGO challenging American giant Costco.

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    2 mins
  • Crime rates have risen again across Victoria

    Crime rates have risen again across Victoria
    Mar 19 2026
    Sobering new statistics reveal Victoria’s crime crisis is getting worse. Police insist it is stabilising, but the government is pointing the finger of blame at an unlikely target.

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    2 mins
  • Royal return for Queen Mary

    Royal return for Queen Mary
    Mar 19 2026
    It is a royal reunion on the streets of Hobart as Australia's Queen Mary returned home to Hobart. Her decades long, Danish love story was at the heart of the party, with the monarch's wedding band back in action.

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    3 mins
  • Chris Minns renews calls for Australia’s tobacco excise to be overhauled

    Chris Minns renews calls for Australia’s tobacco excise to be overhauled
    Mar 19 2026
    There's an increasing divide between state and federal governments in how to tackle Australia’s growing illegal tobacco trade. Canberra is bringing in tougher penalties but Chris Minns is renewing calls for the tobacco excise to be overhauled.

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    2 mins