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Fugitive accused of killing two Australian police officers shot dead

Heavily armed police gather at a staging point during a search for a fugitive linked to the murder of two police officers, in Porepunkah on Aug 29, 2025.
Heavily armed police gather at a staging point during a search for a fugitive linked to the murder of two police officers, in Porepunkah on Aug 29, 2025.

Australian sky turns an apocalyptic blood red ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle

At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.
At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.

Two Australian states to offer free transport as fuel prices rise

The states of Victoria and Tasmania will temporarily offer free public transport to ease the effects of rising fuel costs.
The states of Victoria and Tasmania will temporarily offer free public transport to ease the effects of rising fuel costs.

Australia LNG disruptions continue after storm Narelle, thousands without power

Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, on March 19, ahead of the expected arrival of Cyclone Narelle.
Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, on March 19, ahead of the expected arrival of Cyclone Narelle.

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Australia-EU trade deal seeks to forge critical minerals alliance in hedge against China

epa12845219 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen walk together after addressing members and senators during a joint sitting in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 24 March 2026.  EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
epa12845219 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen walk together after addressing members and senators during a joint sitting in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 24 March 2026.  EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Narelle still disrupting Australia LNG as it weakens from tropical cyclone

Narelle hit Western Australia on March 26, affecting LNG plants run by Chevron and Woodside.
Narelle hit Western Australia on March 26, affecting LNG plants run by Chevron and Woodside.

Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners

A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants

Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Narelle earlier on March 19.
Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Narelle earlier on March 19.

Australia defends Middle East efforts after Trump criticism

Australian warship HMAS Canberra sails near HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart Class guided missile destroyer (DDG), on Sydney Harbour.
Australian warship HMAS Canberra sails near HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart Class guided missile destroyer (DDG), on Sydney Harbour.

Australia bans visitors from Iran

FILE PHOTO: An oil products tanker passes the Sydney Opera House at sunrise in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An oil products tanker passes the Sydney Opera House at sunrise in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.