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Will lowering the diesel standard mean more local supply?
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (639+ words) Viva Energy refinery in Victoria. (ABC News: Andy Ware) Australia's fuel refineries say the decision to lower diesel standards for six months will help increase supply amid the ongoing crisis. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said last week the standard for…...
Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit rumour amid US move speculation
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (343+ words) Sam Kerr has been linked to a move from Chelsea to the NWSL. (Getty Images/AMA: Catherine Ivill) Sam Kerr has taken to social media to hose down a report she is moving to the National Women's Soccer League in the…...
Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm - Round 5, 2026 - NRL Score Centre
59+ min ago (76+ words) Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm - Round 5, 2026 - NRL Score Centre'abc.net.au Catch up on this week's latest scores and NRL stories with ABC Sport. Foran relieved after Manly's 'whirlwind week' ends with emphatic victory Storm forward leaves hospital after suffering…...
Ongoing safety concerns delay reopening of WA tree climb
1+ day, 18+ min ago (489+ words) The climb has attracted thrillseekers from all over the globe. (ABC Open: Ivan Gibbs) Southern WA's landmark Gloucester Tree climb will not reopen in time for Easter. The attraction, which previously saw visitors climb 61 metres to the top of a…...
Saints forward to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (275+ words) Lance Collard is alleged to have used a homophobic slur during a VFL match. Collard was banned for six matches for using a homophobic slur in 2024. A disciplinary tribunal hearing will be held next week. St Kilda forward Lance Collard…...
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What to know about cafes using surcharges to offset fuel crisis impact
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (1059+ words) Some businesses in the food and hospitality industry have implemented surcharges to offset costs associated with petrol price hikes. Sydney Fish Market has enforced a temporary levy of 81 cents for every kilogram of seafood bought at auction, while some cafes…...
Regional drivers shift gears to electric vehicles as fuel prices climb
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (795+ words) Andy McCarthy has driven an electric car for more than a decade." (ABC Gippsland: Lily Kristanto) More Australians are switching to electric vehicles as fuel prices rise, including in regional Victoria. While uptake is growing, some country drivers say charging…...
Fuel crisis highlights gaps in Western Sydney's public transport network
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (1258+ words) Godwin Eddie Bognet often looks online for the cheapest fuel before filling up his car. (702 ABC Sydney: Isabella Michie) Public transport in Mount Druitt and its surrounding suburbs is a "continuous point of soreness," according to resident Godwin Eddie Bognet....
How the ripple effects of the fuel crisis are hurting small-town Australians
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (1866+ words) Christine Donaghey from Prom Central Caravan Park in Foster. (ABC News: Jeremy Story Carter) In one small-town community, the ripple effects of the fuel crisis aren't always where you would think. It's roughly 12,000 kilometres from Foster, nestled deep in Victoria's…...