Two weeks into the war in the Middle East, Iran’s military command said the world should be prepared for oil to hit $US200 ($286) a barrel. But what exactly does that mean for Australians? The war has thrown global economic activity into chaos, disrupting the flow of oil as Iran attacks vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20 …

The federal government’s decision to ease Australia’s fuel standards in response to elevated oil prices has sparked intense discussion about what it will mean for consumers at the pump. The release of so-called “dirty” fuel into the domestic market — along with the government’s drawing-down of strategic reserves — is intended to ease fears of a fuel shortage brought on by the war in …

The Matildas will face China PR in the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Cup after the Steel Roses required extra time to see off a disciplined and spirited Chinese Taipei at Perth Rectangular Stadium. China huffed and puffed for the entirety of an energy-sapping afternoon in the west, but was forced to wait until the 94th minute to belatedly blow …

Australian citizens could be indefinitely banned from returning from overseas under domestic counterterrorism  laws, experts have told the ABC. Earlier this week a group of 34 women and children, who are Australian citizens affiliated with Islamic State militants, attempted to return to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp. One of the women has been barred from returning after being given a …

Angus Taylor has elevated a new generation of right-faction Liberals into his new-look shadow ministry and reinstated the suspended Nationals to the Coalition front bench. The federal opposition leader confirmed the promotion of prominent figures, including West Australian MP Andrew Hastie and Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. “This is a team that blends proven experience with the next generation …

Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the quarterfinals by a dominant Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. Alcaraz was too good from start to finish as he showed the tennis world why he is ranked number one. The match ended 7-5, 6-2, 6-1. The Australian played well and was much better than the scoreboard showed. However, he is still …

A Sydney man has been charged with allegedly sending a threatening letter to a mosque, which also included threats towards Aboriginal Australians and some politicians. NSW Police arrested the 70-year-old during a raid of a home in Belmore, in Sydney’s west, on Saturday night, where officers seized more than 100 letters, stamps, notepads and several electronic devices. It is one …

Alex de Minaur has obliterated Alexander Bublik in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena, after superstars Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz progressed through to the last eight of the Australian Open. Follow live. Australian sixth seed de Minaur edged Bublik in a tight first set, which was at one point on serve at 4-4, before putting his foot down. Bublik …

Melbourne’s real estate market is staging a “decisive recovery”, according to property portal Domain, hitting a record for its median house price for the first time in four years. It comes as national house prices have risen for a 12th consecutive quarter, the real estate firm’s December Quarter House Report found, marking “the longest uninterrupted growth cycle since 2012-2015”. Domain …

The families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding the prime minister urgently establish a national royal commission, saying they need “strong action” and “leadership now” to save many more lives from being lost. The powerfully worded plea is signed by seventeen families of the Bondi terror victims. It calls on Anthony Albanese to …