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Fuel Crisis Deepens: Australia Throws Lifeline to Struggling Motorists with Unprecedented Intervention Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces historic deal to underwrite fuel shipments, easing shortages and boosting supply Government warns against hoarding, as Bunnings runs out of jerry cans and Aussies are urged to take only what they need Fuel security powers to be expanded, allowing government to work with suppliers and underwrite shipments at prohibitive costs In a dramatic bid to ease the nation’s fuel crisis, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a landmark deal to underwrite the delivery of additional fuel shipments to Australia. The move marks the…

OIL PRICE SHOCKWAVES: Electric Vehicle Demand Surges as Australians Flee Soaring Petrol Costs Australian businesses and drivers are ditching petrol-guzzlers for electric vehicles as oil prices skyrocket following US-led attacks on Iran Loans for EVs have doubled in March, with finance enquiries from businesses up 88 per cent, as Australians seek to escape soaring fuel costs Unleaded petrol prices have jumped between 61 and 92 per cent in Australian capital cities since February 20, while diesel costs have more than doubled Charging activity has surged, with new sign-ups up over 30 per cent on the month prior, as drivers seek…

Fuel Crisis: Queensland Fast-Tracks Opening of Massive Oil Reserve to Ease Shortages Queensland government accelerates plans to tap into Taroom Trough, an oil lake the size of Singapore, to alleviate fuel crisis If viable, oil could be extracted from the site as early as 2028, providing much-needed relief to motorists and industries Federal government set to unveil national emergency fuel plan to secure supplies for essential industries and regional areas In a bid to ease the deepening fuel crisis, the Queensland government is reportedly fast-tracking the opening of an oil lake the size of Singapore, located just 300km west of…

Australian Icon Under Threat: Beloved General Store on Sale After 100 Years of Family Ownership The Tharwa General Store, a rural institution, is changing hands after a century of family ownership. The store has been a lifeline for the community, providing essential services and a gathering place for locals. The sale raises concerns about the future of rural communities and the importance of preserving local institutions. The Tharwa General Store, situated on the edge of the Murrumbidgee River, has been a beacon of community spirit for over 100 years. This weatherboard building has weathered floods, bushfires, and even a tornado,…

Millions of Aussies Missing Out on Thousands in Medicare Cash: Is Your Name on the List? Nearly 1 million Australians have unclaimed Medicare rebates worth $272 million, with 309 people owed $10,000 or more Young people aged 18-24 are most affected, with over a quarter of those owed money falling into this demographic Services Australia is urging Australians to check their myGov accounts and register their bank details to claim their rebates A staggering 972,300 Australians are missing out on a collective $272 million in unclaimed Medicare rebates, with some individuals owed as much as $30,000 or more. The shocking…