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The narrow strait of water putting oil prices and freight costs on the brink Iran's threats to attack vessels in one of the most important shipping passages will strain global supply of oil and gas, experts say — and Australia will not be immune from the fallout.

Iran's threats to attack vessels in one of the most important shipping passages will strain global supply of oil and gas, experts say — and Australia will not be immune from the fallout.

Breaking: Teen guilty of Instagram threat to kill Albanese, Minns A 19-year-old WA man admits threatening to kill the PM and NSW premier in a direct message to Chris Minns on Instagram.

A 19-year-old WA man admits threatening to kill the PM and NSW premier in a direct message to Chris Minns on Instagram.

Aussies stranded in Middle East describe moment missiles struck Aussie travellers trapped in the Middle East recount missile strikes and late-night evacuations as thousands remain stranded with no end in sight.

Aussie travellers trapped in the Middle East recount missile strikes and late-night evacuations as thousands remain stranded with no end in sight.

Inside the election review the Liberal Party tried to keep hidden Senior decision makers responsible for the Liberal Party's disastrous federal election defeat largely failed to critically assess their own performance in the aftermath, according to a controversial internal review.

Senior decision makers responsible for the Liberal Party's disastrous federal election defeat largely failed to critically assess their own performance in the aftermath, according to a controversial internal review.

Exploding gas bottles trigger industrial fire in Geelong's north An industrial fire sends up thick plumes of toxic smoke and sparks an emergency warning affecting several streets in the city's north.

An industrial fire sends up thick plumes of toxic smoke and sparks an emergency warning affecting several streets in the city's north.

Man pleads not guilty to murder of pregnant woman and her partner Ross Judd appears in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court over the deaths of Athena Georgopoulos and Andrew Gunn in Melbourne's south-east in August.

Ross Judd appears in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court over the deaths of Athena Georgopoulos and Andrew Gunn in Melbourne's south-east in August.

New government department to replace another in Tasmanian cost-saving drive The Tasmanian government announces it will "transform" an entire department as part of a cost-saving exercise.

The Tasmanian government announces it will "transform" an entire department as part of a cost-saving exercise.

The ACT's fiscal situation is dire, but there are no 'easy fixes' An independent economist has laid the blame for the ACT's financial woes at the feet of the government, saying it's "entirely" due to policy decisions. But even he agrees the territory is uniquely challenged in its ability to raise revenue.

An independent economist has laid the blame for the ACT's financial woes at the feet of the government, saying it's "entirely" due to policy decisions. But even he agrees the territory is uniquely challenged in its ability to raise revenue.

Can you ask a neighbour to cut or trim a large tree? Whether you're worried about how old mate's tree next door will hold up in the summer storms, or it's just creating more work for you on the weekend, knowing where you stand can be helpful.

Whether you're worried about how old mate's tree next door will hold up in the summer storms, or it's just creating more work for you on the weekend, knowing where you stand can be helpful.

Murder charge downgraded to assault after man dies in Adelaide Hills A man has had his murder charge downgraded to an assault charge following the death of a 39-year-old man in the Adelaide Hills.

A man has had his murder charge downgraded to an assault charge following the death of a 39-year-old man in the Adelaide Hills.

Man shot dead by police in Brisbane's east Police carrying out a welfare check at a home in Tingalpa shot the 21-year-old man after he allegedly made threats against officers while armed with a knife.

Police carrying out a welfare check at a home in Tingalpa shot the 21-year-old man after he allegedly made threats against officers while armed with a knife.

Queensland government to scrap three-strike drug diversion The changes would allow first-time offenders a single chance to be referred to a drug diversion program with subsequent offending attracting fines or criminal charges.

The changes would allow first-time offenders a single chance to be referred to a drug diversion program with subsequent offending attracting fines or criminal charges.

'Our heart goes out to them': Matildas star lauds Iran players' bravery The Matildas are expressing their sympathy while sharing a hotel with Iran's players ahead of this week's crucial Asian Cup clash.

The Matildas are expressing their sympathy while sharing a hotel with Iran's players ahead of this week's crucial Asian Cup clash.

Police rejected reviewing Kelly Wilkinson case before murder, inquest hears Queensland Police rejected a request to review a protection order for Gold Coast mother-of-three Kelly Wilkinson a week before she was brutally murdered by her estranged husband, a coronial inquest has heard.

Queensland Police rejected a request to review a protection order for Gold Coast mother-of-three Kelly Wilkinson a week before she was brutally murdered by her estranged husband, a coronial inquest has heard.

Tina Arena, Ngaiire reimagine Sia's Unstoppable to honour blood donors Music artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have reimagined Sia's Unstoppable while opening up about how life-saving donated blood brought them back from the brink of serious illness.

Music artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have reimagined Sia's Unstoppable while opening up about how life-saving donated blood brought them back from the brink of serious illness.

Israel's ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations Israel's new ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations by claiming the country "can't take them seriously".

Israel's new ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations by claiming the country "can't take them seriously".

Less than 1pc of prison strip searches find contraband, report finds A report based on data from prisons across the country has found the majority of strip searches in prisons do not find contraband. The authors of the study are calling for an end to what they say is a traumatising and degrading practice.

A report based on data from prisons across the country has found the majority of strip searches in prisons do not find contraband. The authors of the study are calling for an end to what they say is a traumatising and degrading practice.

Alleged triple murderer's court proceedings halted as search continues Criminal proceedings against alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram grind to a halt as the five-and-a-half week long search for the 37-year-old continues.

Criminal proceedings against alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram grind to a halt as the five-and-a-half week long search for the 37-year-old continues.

Ex-MP used fake name to 'manipulate a child', sexual assault trial told Rory Amon's sexual assault trial nears a conclusion, with the Crown prosecutor saying the complainant's evidence was believable, plausible, consistent and resilient in the face of cross-examination.

Rory Amon's sexual assault trial nears a conclusion, with the Crown prosecutor saying the complainant's evidence was believable, plausible, consistent and resilient in the face of cross-examination.

Canberra teen found not guilty of manslaughter over fatal crash A teenage boy accused of driving a stolen vehicle which crashed, killing another teen outside the prime minister's home in Canberra almost two years ago, is found not guilty of manslaughter.

A teenage boy accused of driving a stolen vehicle which crashed, killing another teen outside the prime minister's home in Canberra almost two years ago, is found not guilty of manslaughter.

Australian agriculture hits $100 billion target ahead of schedule The value of Australia's farming produce is tipped to reach its "ambitious" $100 billion target this financial year, but experts warn the value could dip again in the face of trying trade and seasonal conditions.

The value of Australia's farming produce is tipped to reach its "ambitious" $100 billion target this financial year, but experts warn the value could dip again in the face of trying trade and seasonal conditions.

Man jailed for unprovoked attack that killed elderly postmaster Troy Maskell is sentenced to seven years and nine months' prison after a retrial found him guilty a second time of manslaughter over the death of regional Victorian postmaster John Burke.

Troy Maskell is sentenced to seven years and nine months' prison after a retrial found him guilty a second time of manslaughter over the death of regional Victorian postmaster John Burke.

Some flights resume as Middle East travel chaos continues Travel chaos continues to impact Australians as a result of ongoing airspace closures across the Middle East. Here's the latest updates for Aussie travellers.

Travel chaos continues to impact Australians as a result of ongoing airspace closures across the Middle East. Here's the latest updates for Aussie travellers.

Video of teens catching critically endangered shark sparks probe At least one grey nurse shark is dead and others have been injured by fishers on the NSW Central Coast.

At least one grey nurse shark is dead and others have been injured by fishers on the NSW Central Coast.

Scott welcomes Bruhn return after 'egregious injustice' of false rape allegation Geelong coach Chris Scott confirms Tanner Bruhn will play his first AFL game in 17 months after being sidelined due to rape and intentional sexual touching charges.

Geelong coach Chris Scott confirms Tanner Bruhn will play his first AFL game in 17 months after being sidelined due to rape and intentional sexual touching charges.

Coastal growers take on Sturt's desert pea as demand for natives soars Sturt's desert pea may be native to dry, arid conditions but that hasn't stopped growers on the NSW coast from giving it a crack as demand grows for unique Australian flowers.

Sturt's desert pea may be native to dry, arid conditions but that hasn't stopped growers on the NSW coast from giving it a crack as demand grows for unique Australian flowers.

Satellite images show destruction at huge oil refinery, Iranian nuclear facility Newly released satellite imagery shows the aftermath of an Iranian drone attack targeting one of the world's largest oil refineries.

Newly released satellite imagery shows the aftermath of an Iranian drone attack targeting one of the world's largest oil refineries.

Queensland government considers reform after inheriting 'non-compliant' fire truck fleet Volunteers say they are being sent to fire grounds in vehicles that fail to meet basic safety requirements.

Volunteers say they are being sent to fire grounds in vehicles that fail to meet basic safety requirements.

Man and woman found dead in regional Victoria Police say the pair, who were found dead at a property near Moe on Monday, were known to each other.

Police say the pair, who were found dead at a property near Moe on Monday, were known to each other.

Storm left with huge legal costs as Lomax saga reaches shock conclusion Parramatta and Melbourne reach an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm until 2028.

Parramatta and Melbourne reach an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm until 2028.