[2026-04-17 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese says no fuel restrictions in wake of massive Geelong refinery fire

Snippet: Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/albanese-no-fuel-restrictions-geelong-refinery-fire

[2026-04-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry

Snippet: Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct with former chair set to testify

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350390/no-cigarettes-allowed-and-no-one-seen-smoking-worker-tells-tai-po-fire-inquiry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry

Snippet: Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct with former chair set to testify

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350390/no-cigarettes-allowed-and-no-one-seen-smoking-worker-tells-tai-po-fire-inquiry

[2026-04-17 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Washington state teacher flashed topless pics to class full of students during PowerPoint presentation

Snippet: A Washington state high school teacher is under fire after flashing topless photos to stunned students during a classroom presentation, according to the principal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/washington-state-teacher-flashed-topless-pics-to-class-full-of-students-during-powerpoint-presentation/

[2026-04-17 11:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Anthony Albanese visits refinery after blaze

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-visits-refinery-after-blaze-20260417-p5zom6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shattered lives in Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSmoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre on 7 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenCivil defence forces attempt to extinguish a blaze that erupted after an Israeli bombardment on a solar farm and electricity generation facility in Tyre, 4 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenThrough the hole of a shattered window, emergency workers and security forces are seen responding to an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese city

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/17/lebanon-beirut-israel-airstrikes-images-photos-gallery-in-pictures

[2026-04-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says

Snippet: Fuel production at a critical Australian oil refinery has significantly dropped after a major fire but tougher restrictions will not be introduced, the country's prime minister has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24118yrpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Refinery blaze not cause to rachet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/refinery-blaze-national-fuel-plan/106544826

[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Endless grief' as Türkiye mourns young victims of school shooting

Snippet: Mourners attend a funeral at Abdulhamit Han Mosque for the four young victims of this week's school shooting. Nine people were killed and at least a dozen others were injured after a 14-year-old student opened fire in two classrooms at a middle school. Source: Getty / Burak Kara

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/endless-grief-as-turkey-mourns-young-victims-of-school-shooting/wvetipf6g

[2026-04-17 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese says more refineries needed in wake of Geelong fire, foreign interference ruled out as cause

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs more fuel refineries, a day on from a fire at one of the two left in Australia that has limited production during the ongoing fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/albanese-says-more-refineries-needed-in-wake-of-geelong-fire-foreign-interference-ruled-out-as-cause-20260417-p5zomi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 09:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: State facing potential fuel jump of 8c/litre, expert warns

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/geelong-viva-refinery-fire-expert-warns-prices-could-go-up-at-pump/394dad42-a038-41a6-bbee-1e3dc0b31867

[2026-04-17 08:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Albanese says 'no change' to fuel supply despite refinery blaze

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there is "no change" to Australia's fuel situation after one of the country's two oil refineries was struck by a massive blaze.The blaze erupted shortly after 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong.No injuries were recorded, but it took firefighters 13 hours to bring the blaze under control.LIVE UPDATES: Trump whacks Australia in fresh attackPrime Minister Anthony Albanese vists the Viva oil refinery at Geelong.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/viva-power-plant-fire-geelong-anthony-albanese-says-no-change-to-fuel-supplies/76bbcdf7-4dcf-470d-a840-872a0d36c154

[2026-04-17 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coachella set to be trashed by dust storms — and it could cost California billions: study

Snippet: Music fans from across the globe flocked to Indio, Calif. for the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and they were greeted by a dust storm.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/coachella-dust-storms-could-ultimately-cost-california-billions/

[2026-04-17 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alpine ash endangered listing 'will do nothing to protect them'

Snippet: Alpine ash trees were scorched by fire near Mount Hotham, in Victoria. (ABC Landline: Tim Lee)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-04-17/alpine-ash-forests-endangered-protection-management-concerns/106568690

[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PM to visit refinery after fire, Viva hopeful of 'minimal' disruption

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/federal-politics-live-blog-albanese-fuel-geelong-refinery/106573110

[2026-04-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teenagers arrested over fire at Melbourne bar

Snippet: Police said two people armed with machetes set fire to the bar in Southbank Promenade. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/vic-teenagers-arrested-southbank-bar-arson/106574536

[2026-04-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Goldman’s bond desk posts embarrassing drop as Wall Street rivals soar: ‘A fire is being lit under the traders’

Snippet: Goldman Sachs bond traders weathered a disastrous spring — and they’re likely to face major heat from CEO David Solomon to get their act together this summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/goldmans-bond-desk-posts-embarrassing-drop-as-wall-street-rivals-soar/

[2026-04-17 06:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prime Minister to visit fire-hit Geelong oil refinery

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/prime-minister-to-visit-fire-hit-geelong-oil-refinery-20260417-p5zom6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Snippet: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure over UK media reports that former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson failed security vetting but was cleared to take on the role by foreign ministry officials.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/uks-starmer-under-fire-over-report-mandelson-failed-security-vetting

[2026-04-17 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-lack-of-communication/106573412

[2026-04-17 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Unpacking the 'war zone' after Geelong's refinery fire

Snippet: The "unprecedented" fire at one of the two remaining oil refineries in Australia took more than 12 hours to extinguish.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-refinery-fire-visual-explainer/106571216

[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines corruption scandal suspect Zaldy Co arrested in Prague, Marcos says

Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350373/philippines-corruption-scandal-suspect-zaldy-co-arrested-prague-marcos-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Czech Republic] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines corruption scandal suspect Zaldy Co arrested in Prague, Marcos says

Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350373/philippines-corruption-scandal-suspect-zaldy-co-arrested-prague-marcos-says

[2026-04-17 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Drivers are finding mysterious burn marks in their cars — even though they don’t smoke

Snippet: Where there’s no smoke, there’s fire?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/the-source-of-mysterious-car-burn-marks-explained/

[2026-04-17 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people

Snippet: HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/zimbabwe-minibus-taxi-fatal-fire-c8c13f06118dee72ee86aaec59a72fa0

[2026-04-17 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine president says corruption suspect Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-flood-control-corruption-scandal-d9d498175e883974312cacf62585ea8b

[2026-04-17 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series

Snippet: Apple has come under fire after its streaming service started advertising for a new Israeli thriller, with people accusing the tech giant of normalising Israel and its army amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and wars in the Mena region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/apple-tv-new-israeli-thriller-backlash

[2026-04-17 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day cease-fire, Trump announces

Snippet: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day cease-fire beginning at 5 p.m. ET, President Trump announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/israel-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-cease-fire-trump-announces/

[2026-04-17 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court stops short of ousting Ben-Gvir, limits his influence in police matters

Snippet: The High Court of Justice stopped short on Thursday of ordering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and instead moved to tighten, formalize, and enforce the rules governing his involvement in police matters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893272

[2026-04-17 01:12 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Geelong’s refinery fire may be out – but questions over what it means for our fuel crisis are still raging

Snippet: Viva executives and firefighters will try to determine the cause of the blaze while the prime minister will hope the disruption to supplies is minimal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/geelongs-refinery-fire-may-be-out-but-questions-over-what-it-means-for-our-fuel-crisis-are-still-raging

[2026-04-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fire Erupts At Major Australian Refinery, Amplifying Fuel Shock As "Green" Killed Refining Buffer

Snippet: Australia's failed "green" domestic energy policies had already sparked a fuel-supply shock shortly after the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted tankers at the Hormuz chokepoint. Now, a fire has broken out at the larger of Australia's two remaining oil refineries, adding even more fuel supply woes.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/fire-erupts-major-australian-refinery-amplifying-fuel-shock-green-killed-refining-buffer

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Death toll rises in Turkey's second school shooting in a week

Snippet: Turkish security forces and emergency staff stand in the courtyard of a secondary school where an assailant opened fire, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, (IHA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-school-shootings-kahramanmaras-sanliurfa-5f3332b3242a64e9d2e6a3ba58072c05

[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Smoke Plume Rises Above Krasnodar Oil Depot After Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Barrages

Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday afternoon after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have sparked a fire at a major oil export hub in the southern Krasnodar region.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/smoke-plume-rises-above-krasnodar-oil-depot-after-ukraine-and-russia-trade-deadly-barrages-a92515

[2026-04-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: 3 signs getting lit up and lashing out during the 2026 New Moon in Aries

Snippet: As above so below, folks.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/astrology/2026-aries-new-moon-3-signs-getting-a-baptimsm-by-fire/

[2026-04-16 19:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How Victorian oil refinery fire will impact Australia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-victorian-oil-refinery-fire-will-impact-australia-20260416-p5zokk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

Snippet: Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350318/we-failed-check-if-workers-smoked-wang-fuk-court-firms-tell-fire-hearing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 19:17 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Minghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

Snippet: Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350318/we-failed-check-if-workers-smoked-wang-fuk-court-firms-tell-fire-hearing

[2026-04-16 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Snippet: Columns of fire have engulfed the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries, just as the ⁠nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/fire-breaks-out-at-crucial-australian-refinery-raising-fuel-supply-fears

[2026-04-16 18:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fire rips through e-bike shop in Byron Bay

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/fire-rips-through-e-bike-shop-in-byron-bay-20260416-p5zokd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-16 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia PM shores up Asia fuel supplies as refinery burns at home

Snippet: The Viva Energy Geelong refinery in the Australian state of Victoria, where a fire broke out late Wednesday, is pictured on April 16. © AAP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/australia-pm-shores-up-asia-fuel-supplies-as-refinery-burns-at-home

[2026-04-16 18:20 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia more dependent on imports after Geelong refinery fire as Chris Bowen warns ‘this is a setback’

Snippet: Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20c a litre

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/victoria-fuel-prices-geelong-viva-oil-refinery-fire

[2026-04-16 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson: Support builds for Blue Ribbon partial report on flood control as two senators sign

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said he "would not plead" with fellow Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) members to sign the partial report on the flood control fund scandal out of respect.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/16/news/lacson-support-builds-for-blue-ribbon-partial-report-on-flood-control-as-two-senators-sign/2321684

[2026-04-16 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Emergency services battling fire in Brisbane's east

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/qld-hemmant-industrial-fire/106572658

[2026-04-16 17:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Snippet: April 16, 2026 17:16 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/fresh-fuel-supply-fears-hosed-down-after-refinery-blaze/

[2026-04-16 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What we know about the cause and impact of the Viva Energy oil refinery fire

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/viva-energy-geelong-oil-refinery-fire-cause-petrol-prices/106570810

[2026-04-16 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Afternoon Update: Victorian fuel price fears after refinery blaze; One Nation’s SA seat recount; and how to breathe

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/afternoon-update-thursday-ntwnfb

[2026-04-16 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Snippet: A fire broke out late on Wednesday at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, prompting concerns about fuel supply in a tense global energy climate. Located about 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, the site supplies roughly 10% of Australia’s gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the eastern states. Processing about 120,000 barrels of crude oil daily, mainly from Bass Strait and imports, the refinery supplies fuel to Victoria, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/australia-refinery-fire-raises-fuel-supply-concerns-amid-iran-war/

[2026-04-16 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hanson wishes Coalition good luck, government focuses on fuel

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/pauline-hanson-coalition-migration-fuel-fire-treasurer/106557502

[2026-04-16 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Explosions heard during fire in Byron Bay bike shop

Snippet: Firefighters have battled a blaze at a bike shop in Byron Bay's CBD.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/explosions-heard-in-byron-bay-bike-shop-fire/106572234

[2026-04-16 16:02 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Russia’s war on Telegram may ignite the very fire it fears

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/russias-war-on-telegram-may-ignite-the-very-fire-it-fears/