Rayane Tamer

Australia has secured enough fuel for another month, but consumers are bracing for rising prices. With the country importing around 80 per cent of its fuel, any disruption to key trading partners could lead to further supply challenges in the weeks ahead.

The announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East looks set to reduce motorists' pain at the pump, with Iran agreeing to allow ships through the Strait of Hormuz.But even if the ceasefire holds, it's likely price reductions will take time to flow through, and disruption to global markets could have a long tail. The government is again urging calm, saying fuel supplies are secure into May, as it works to shore up supply from international partners.

The United States, Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week temporary ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure.

Middle East tensions involving the US, Iran, and Israel and an ongoing oil crisis continue to impact global fuel prices, despite a recently announced ceasefire. Uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and tanker movements is keeping pressure on fuel prices, with experts warning that relief may take time to reach Australia. In this podcast, we explore how rising fuel costs are affecting motorists and truck drivers, and what governments and the industry are doing in response.

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Vanuatu has urged Australia to confront its reliance on fossil fuels, while not ruling out seeking support from Canberra.

Behind the everyday scams targeting Australians, there are scores of vulnerable victims trafficked into the job.

Behind the everyday scams targeting Australians, there are scores of vulnerable victims trafficked into the job.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor used his budget reply speech last night to outline the Coalition immigration policies, confirming that includes removing welfare payments and access to the NDIS for permanent residents. He says says the move would save billions of dollars. But Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, Julian Hill is describing the policy as a "dog whistle to One Nation". SBS Political Correspondent Rayane Tamer spoke to Julian Hill who rejected the Coalition's proposal that excessive migration was contributing to housing barriers.

Startup founders and small business owners have spread AI-generated memes about proposed changes to the capital gains tax.