Economists warn fuel price cut likely to come with 'sting in the tail'
Australians will pay about 26.3 cents less on every litre of fuel they buy for three months, but some economists warn it could ultimately leave Australians worse off.
Trump reportedly wants to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power facilities in Kuwait
The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.
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Brent Crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran; Starmer to gather business leaders to discuss emergency measures – business live
Asian stocks fall and Brent rises to over $115 a barrel; Trump says US could seize Iran’s export hub on Kharg IslandGovernment bonds around the world are set for the biggest monthly losses in more than a year, as investors worry about the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East on inflation and
Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data center
Mistral is one of the few European startups building foundational AI models.
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Oil Jumps on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War
Investors digested increasing signs of escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, which has led to a blockage of critical energy supplies.
MAS faces tough Singdollar policy decision in April amid risks of higher inflation, slower growth
MAS may adjust its policy stance to seek a stronger Singapore dollar, analysts say.
Stock futures inch higher ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week: Live updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank into correction territory on Friday, joining the Nasdaq, which entered a correction the day before.
LPG crisis: Centre allows kerosene supply in 21 states
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People Are Mentally Blurring Who Did What During Human-AI Collaborations And Claiming Undue Outsized Credit Later On
A recent experiment discovered that people using AI might later not remember that they had leaned on AI to solve problems. This raises issues. An AI Insider scoop.
Fuel supply issues shut more than 300 gas stations
Fuel supply disruptions force hundreds of gas stations to close nationwide.
Banned Xerri reveals Essendon abuse leading to blood-wiping incident
Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri gives evidence at the AFL tribunal as he accepts a suspension for rubbing blood from his nose on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.
'Breaking point': Ex-greyhound racing insider speaks out as inquiry begins
A former greyhound racing insider tells how he reached "breaking point" with the industry, as a parliamentary inquiry into the sport in WA begins.
Trio charged over allegedly stealing wallets from elderly shoppers
Police allege three Romanian nationals would monitor victims, some aged between 70 and 94, as they used ATM machines or paid for groceries.
A riskier Mideast will drive Big Oil to new frontiers
No documents needed during Census, govt clarifies
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Trump Insists Iran Regime Change Has Happened And Says He Could Seize Its Oil
Trump said the current regime in charge of Iran is “very reasonable” as he took credit for the country’s decision to allow 20 more ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Easter warning from WA police as South West road toll climbs
With 16 deaths on South West roads so far this year, police are pleading with holiday drivers to take a cautious approach.
Oil prices rise with Brent heading for record monthly surge as Iran war enters fifth week
Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflict with Iran.
From 'AI factory' to laid off: Former PwC staffer issues warning
Tasked with training AI systems to perform jobs traditionally done by humans, former PwC employee Donald King says he faced a moral dilemma.
No clear evidence ANU's course and job cuts were needed, draft report finds
ANU's council approved a massive $250 million cost-cutting program without clear evidence it was needed or achievable, according to an assessment in a draft audit office report.