Finance & Economics
- Horrifying trend sweeping Australia
on April 17, 2026 at 5:25 amA bombshell investigation has revealed a devastating and widespread practice that’s targeting Aussies and leaving them broke.
- ajor call on fuel supply after refinery blazeon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
One group of Aussies could be set for a hit to their hip pockets, an expert has warned, after the Viva Energy oil refinery burst into flames.
- Massive deal for Aussie farmerson April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A critical stock has been locked in for Australian farmers after the war in Iran crippled supply routes.
- Watchdog monitoring ‘fuel surcharge’ trendon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Australia’s consumer watchdogs has warned retail businesses not to “take advantage” of the global fuel crisis, as it monitors the introduction of “fuel surcharges”.
- ‘No explanation’: Probe into suspicious tradeson April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A “pattern” of suspiciously timed, highly lucrative trades, all made just before major announcements on the Iran War, is being investigated.
- ‘Disgrace’: Call to cut $1m salaries in halfon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Australians struggle while public servants pocket seven-figure salaries. Now a reckoning could be coming for the country’s top earners.
- One Nation election result torn apart by findon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
An election seat narrowly won by One Nation has been cast into doubt after dozens of uncounted votes were discovered.
- Huge push to spare housing from feared taxon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
One type of homes could be spared from tax reforms currently being considered by the Albanese government.
- First signs of Mideast conflict hit Australian jobson April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce at the start of the year, but experts warn it could be the calm before the storm and rates may rise again.
- NSW nurses and midwives land major payriseon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A landmark payrise for nurses and midwives in NSW will cost “billions”, the state’s treasurer has warned, but says the investment is crucial.
Technology News
- ‘Rolling resistance’: new way to save on fuel billson April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
This new tech is helping helps Aussie drivers cut costs at the bowser in a seriously unexpected way.
- Mystery spy drone seen before refinery fireon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Serious questions have been raised after a high-tech unmanned military drone was spotted flying in strange patterns in the lead up to the devastating refinery fire.
- RSPCA’s warning over ‘barbaric’ animal acton April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A defenceless cat has been euthanised after suffering horrific injuries from an illegal trap - prompting a warning from the RSPCA over the use of the “barbaric” devices.
- ‘Off a skyscraper backwards’: Astronaut on Earth descenton April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Artemis II’s crew struggle with haunting memories and bizarre physical symptoms after travelling further in space than any human in history, they have revealed.
- ‘Crazy’ fuel-saving tailgating tech hits Auson April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
World-first tech could help drivers save money at the bowser in an unexpected and potentially dangerous way.
- On the brink: Aus faces fuel rationing moveon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Aussies could have their daily lives severely curtailed by fuel rationing by the Albanese Government as the latest crisis takes the country to the brink.
- Billionaire’s plan petrol giants fearedon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Sick of the Albanese Government making a mess of fuel prices and skyrocketing petrol prices, this Aussie billionaire has decided to take matters into his own hands.
- Haunting sight spotted across Australiaon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A lone soldier in WWI uniform has begun a gruelling 300km march.
- Influencer attacked during livestream in NYCon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
A controversial “manosphere” influencer was put in a chokehold by a stranger and dragged to the ground while he was livestreaming in Manhattan.
- Drone footage captures dangerous ocean phenomenon at Manlyon April 17, 2026 at 5:25 am
Drone footage has captured a rare and dangerous rip tide off one of the city’s most iconic beaches.
Business News
- Titanium Sands firms funding as Sri Lankan mining licence looms
by Murray Ward on April 17, 2026 at 5:08 amTitanium Sands is closing in on a Sri Lankan mining licence, with environmental studies nearly complete, fresh funding secured and a big Mannar mineral sands resource shaping as a potential long-life operation.
- IMF warns Australia cannot escape oil shock as Reserve Bank flags further rate risesby Cameron Micallef, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer on April 17, 2026 at 5:03 am
The world’s leading monetary fund has warned Aussie mortgage holders will face a double blow to their budgets.
- Hormuz havoc a ‘dangerous moment’ for global economy, Chalmers warnsby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer on April 17, 2026 at 4:32 am
Anthony Albanese’s numbers chief has warned economic fallout from the Iran war could “become severe”.
- RBA’s Sarah Hunter warns Middle East war fuel prices risk 1980s-style stagflation in Australiaby Stephen Johnson on April 17, 2026 at 4:25 am
The Reserve Bank has warned the Iran war could push Australia toward a damaging mix of rising prices and weaker growth, echoing the economic turmoil of the 1980s.
- West African Resources in a trading halt as investors brace for Burkina Faso to grab bigger gold mine stakeby Adrian Rauso on April 17, 2026 at 4:07 am
Burkina Faso’s junta appears to have finally pulled the trigger on snatching a bigger slice of West African Resources’ new gold mine.
- Popular buy now, pay later company sees bad debts riseby Derek Rose on April 17, 2026 at 3:44 am
Shares in buy now, pay later group Zip have soared after the company posted record quarterly earnings and lifted earnings guidance for the full year.
- THE ECONOMIST: Could AI’s leading men become as powerful as Ford or Rockefeller?on April 17, 2026 at 3:43 am
For now, they are still a long way behind
- Australian economy: Westpac’s Luci Ellis slaps down recession talk after International Monetary Fund reportby Matt Mckenzie on April 17, 2026 at 3:17 am
A big four bank economist has hit out at “unhelpful” recession talk sparked by the International Monetary Fund’s worst-case forecast for the Middle East conflict.
- Stock market poised to snap three-week winning streakby Adrian Black on April 17, 2026 at 3:00 am
Gold miners and banks continue to weigh on the Australian bourse, which has run out of steam as investors look for fresh catalysts to send the market higher.
- Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $US100 a barrelby Ankur Banerjee on April 17, 2026 at 2:21 am
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is down 0.6 per cent, but remains close to its highest since March 2.
Politics News
- Men arrested for allegedly stealing 1000 litres of fuelby Kat Wong on April 17, 2026 at 5:05 am
Two men accused of pinching 1000 litres of petrol have been arrested and charged as fuel prices remain sky high.
- Australia and Japan set to sign contract for Navy’s $10b Mogami warship programby Andrew Greene on April 17, 2026 at 5:01 am
A contract for Navy’s $10b Mogami warship program will be signed this weekend in defence minister Richard Marles’ home state alongside his Japanese counterpart, eight months after Tokyo won the lucrative bid.
- By-election called for Qld seat of Stafford after death of independent MP Jimmy Sullivan, fuel policy emerges as early battlegroundby Andrew Hedgman on April 17, 2026 at 4:56 am
Voters will head back to the polls in just a few weeks after a Queensland MP was found dead in his home.
- Hormuz havoc a ‘dangerous moment’ for global economy, Chalmers warnsby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer on April 17, 2026 at 4:32 am
Anthony Albanese’s numbers chief has warned economic fallout from the Iran war could “become severe”.
- One Nation recount result in: Chantelle Thomas secured greater margin to retain win in Narunggaby Max Corstorphan on April 17, 2026 at 4:03 am
After the shock discovery of unopened ballots, a surprising result has been returned from a final recount.
- One Nation MP survives missing votes scare to win marginal SA seatby David Hannant on April 17, 2026 at 3:47 am
The results of a dramatic count of missing votes found in South Australia’s most marginal seat have been revealed.
- Australia to replace WWII-era warships with Japanese-designed frigates in mammoth $10bn dealby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer on April 17, 2026 at 2:32 am
Australia is about to ink a multibillion-dollar deal with Japan to equip the Navy with state-of-the-art warships.
- NZ PM Luxon dismisses reports of leadership challengeby Staff Writers on April 17, 2026 at 2:15 am
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon believes he has the full support of his caucus, amid speculation of a leadership challenge.
- New twist in SA Premier’s $2.3m lawsuit rowby David Hannant on April 17, 2026 at 2:11 am
A $2.3m lawsuit filed against the South Australian Premier has taken a new twist just a month after being dismissed.
- Geelong oil refinery fire: Anthony Albanese addresses Australian fuel supply concernsby Andrew Greene in Geelong on April 17, 2026 at 1:08 am
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed concerns about fuel supply after a major refinery blaze disrupted petrol production.
