Perhaps the prime minister was hoping US President Donald Trump was tuning in to Triple M when he claimed that the attack on Iran had now achieved its aims, and offered an off-ramp for the war to end.
Australia can't know how Trump plans to end this war
Even the best minds at Treasury can't know what will happen with global oil supplies, or how Donald Trump plans to end this war, with or without the help of allies.
Australia to toughen tobacco crime laws as illegal vape market surges
Criminal gangs cashing in on Australia's illicit tobacco boom will face tougher penalties and expanded police surveillance powers in a fresh crackdown on the black market.
Police blocked from seizing guns over bikie family connection
WA Police have been overruled in their attempt to take firearms off the estranged relative of a bikie in a potential blow to the force's interpretation of new gun laws.
Australia's fuel shipments look safe for the next month. After that, it's complicated
Ships carrying oil are continuing to come to Australia as expected and should do so for the next month, and the industry is urging that while the picture beyond that is uncertain and complicated, "the tankers have never stopped coming".
Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that an Iranian projectile hit a road just outside the Al Minhad Air Base, but no Australians were injured.
Albanese to propose supply chain coordinator amid fuel security fears
The prime minister will convene a virtual gathering of state and territory leaders tomorrow, with the talks to focus on strengthening state-federal cooperation in the face of demand-driven shortages on fuel.
Trump names Australia in outburst over lack of aid in Strait of Hormuz
The United States president has declared America does "not need the help of anyone" in the war he launched against Iran, days after he called on allies to help reclaim a key shipping route.
Andrew Hastie labels Trump's outburst at allies, Australia 'petulant' — as it happened
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has labelled the US president's outburst at allies as "petulant" and says that the rules-based order is "dead".
To fix the generation gap, Labor may have to leave the grandfathers behind
A Senate committee report into the capital gains tax was authored by the Greens but littered with clues about Labor's plans.
'Deeply upsetting': Grace Tame criticised for comments on October 7 attacks
Australia's Israeli embassy has criticised comments Grace Tame made about reports of sexual violence perpetrated by terrorist group Hamas.
US can access military data collected by Australian aircraft in Gulf
The defence minister has confirmed intelligence gathered by an Australian surveillance aircraft deployed to support Gulf states can be accessed by the United States, potentially informing its strikes on Iran.
Avoid sugar hits, economists warn, as rate hike pain rolls out
Economist are urging the government make brave budget calls as Australian households prepare to sweat through another rate rise.
Fuel shortages hit tipping point as WA miner stands down most workers
Fuel shortages linked to the Middle East war are forcing a WA gold miner to stand down workers, exposing how smaller operators are being squeezed while major miners maintain supply.
Energy minister says panic buying is 'very much' behind fuel shortages — as it happened
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says panic buying is "very much" the cause of fuel shortages in Australia, particularly in regional communities.
$30K drone reshapes how Australia and the world view future wars
Defence analysts say the early lessons of the Iran conflict are fairly clear: drone warfare is here to stay and Australia needs to rapidly improve its counter-drone capabilities.
Even America's critics often speak its language
For much of the past century, the world has learned to interpret war through categories shaped by American power.
Iran war 'not a matter for NATO', German chancellor says
Donald Trump tells US allies to "get involved quickly" in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, while warning members of NATO the alliance faces a "very bad" future if they do not do their bit.
Fuel shortage ignites city vs country spat ahead of critical seeding time
Farmers welcome a rule change that allows road trains to deliver more fuel to regional areas, but say it does little to address the overall supply problem.
After experiencing youth homelessness, Sully wants to help others
A downward spiral led Sully into homelessness — now he's part of a coalition dedicated to getting young people off the streets and into accommodation.
Untagged livestock roaming free continues to raise alarm across WA shires
A Great Southern farmer joins growing calls for stronger powers and greater accountability to address wandering livestock on rural properties and roads.