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Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The local share market has its best day in almost a year after reports the US is seeking a ceasefire with Iran buoyed investor sentiment, and monthly inflation was softer than expected. Source link
Questions raised over deal between AI company and state power generator
Questions remain about the deal struck to supply power to an AI company in Tasmania’s north, not long after a request to supply another manufacturer was rejected. Source link
$50m for Great Western Highway detour routes, as road remains 'unstable'
Testing confirms a Great Western Highway bridge remains ‘unstable’ as $50 million is announced to upgrade three key detours through the Blue Mountains. Source link
Inflation cooled slightly in February before Iran war energy price spike
The latest monthly data does not capture the recent rise in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, which began on February 28. Source link
Jetstar reduces flights between New Zealand and Australia due to rising jet fuel prices
Jetstar announces it is reducing flights between Australia and New Zealand due to the rising cost of jet fuel as a result of the war in the Middle East. Source link
Live: Australian share market rises ahead of CPI data release
Australian shares have opened higher, after a volatile session on Wall Street where investors swayed between fears of rising oil prices and hopes for a resolution to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. Source link
In Australia's most food insecure suburbs, lines for aid are doubling
Most areas across Australia are dealing with food insecurity as food relief services say demand is growing. It comes as experts warn the price of groceries are likely to increase due to the war in the Middle East. Source link
Former defence leaders say Australia is already in a fight with its biggest threats
Australians are already deeply emersed in a global disinformation war about fossil fuels and climate change, former defence leaders say in an extensive new review. Source link
Travel bookings cancelled, freight costs up as fuel crisis deepens
Rising fuel costs and concerns about supply affect the wider Tasmanian economy, and some service stations run out of unleaded petrol. Source link
Live: Global stocks lift after Trump about face, ASX set to follow
Global stock indices lift after US President Donald Trump postpones strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Follow live. Source link