Soaring diesel prices hit roads, housing and infrastructure builds
By Clare Armstrong

Industry groups have warned some infrastructure projects could stall without additional government support to cover fuel-related costs.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/diesel-cost-public-works-blowouts/106499904

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Australian dependence on imported packaging exposed by Iran war
By Jake Evans

The war in Iran renews the government's interest in reducing Australia's dependence on imported packaging, particularly oil-reliant plastic.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/oil-crisis-revives-talks-of-levy-plastic-packaging/106497956

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Live: Tougher penalties for fuel price gouging pass parliament
By Joshua Boscaini

Laws doubling penalties for fuel price gouging pass federal parliament, as prices surge across the country amid the Middle East war. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/federal-politics-live-blog-fuel-price-gouging/106500866

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More than 250 voters in Coober Pedy unable to have their say in SA election
By Jenae Madden

Nearly one in three Coober Pedy voters, or more than 250 people, missed their chance to vote in the state election last week after the town was left without a polling booth on election day.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/coober-pedy-unable-to-vote-in-state-election-south-australia/106477646

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Bill Maher awarded Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain prize

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain Prize fo…
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Fuel dominates politics, Hanson questioned over flights
By Courtney Gould

The ongoing fuel crisis dominated politics this week but a probe into the National Anti-Corruption Commission was also announced and Pauline Hanson was grilled about accepting free flights from Gina Rinehart.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/fuel-prices-chris-bowen-nacc-probe-pauline-hanson-gina-rinehart/106485996

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German defence minister lashes Trump over Iran exit strategy
By Stephen Dziedzic and Tom Lowrey

Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/germany-says-trump-no-exit-strategy-in-iran-war/106498880

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States to seek consistent reporting of fuel shortages at national cabinet
By Clare Armstrong and Holly Tregenza

State and territory leaders are also expected to push for a national approach to any further measures including fuel rationing if supply were to run short.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/states-seek-standardised-reporting-of-fuel-supply-levels/106497252

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'Sweeping, unchecked powers' behind Iranian tourist ban
By Nicole Asher

Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/iran-travel-ban-thousands-visitor-visa-blocked-australia/106497068

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Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges
By Tom Crowley

In its submission to the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review, the government has again called for the lowest-paid workers to not go backwards.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/lift-minimum-wage-above-inflation-federal-government-says/106497922

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