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Electric trucks take to the road as demand for petrol-free cars surges

As Australia confronts a fuel shock of historical proportions, a b-double truck hauling household goods will make its way silently from a Sydney warehouse to Canberra on Tuesday morning, the first delivery made by what one Australian start-up hopes will soon be a fleet of 20 electric long-haul trucks.

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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum

Dubai: Israel launched a new wave of attacks against Tehran, and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbours and threatened to start hitting their energy and water infrastructure.

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Fixes finally in sight for road choke points on Sydney’s northern beaches

Major construction to remove a choke point on a key arterial route to Sydney’s northern beaches could start as early as mid-2027 – about a year earlier than previously planned – as a wide-ranging review sparks calls for plans for the multibillion-dollar Beaches Link motorway tunnel to be revived.

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Rapid-charging EV batteries are on the way

A line of electric vehicles (EVs) plugged into rechargers as their drivers wait patiently for their batteries to be topped up has become a familiar sight at many service stations. While some of the latest EVs can recharge in 20 minutes or so, many take much longer. Yet some EV drivers could soon be back on the road …

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How much fuel does Australia have left?

As the Middle East conflict continues to drift into unchartered territory, fuel fears continue to escalate and prices are skyrocketing around the world.Prices are reaching close to $3 a litre for petrol and diesel in parts of the country, and some petrol stations in both cities and rural towns are running out altoge…

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Truck convoy brings cattle feed relief to north-west Queensland after months of flooding – video

A convoy of seven trucks and one semi-trailer carrying cattle feed has brought much-needed relief to flood-affected graziers in north-west Queensland. Many in the area have not been able to leave their farms for weeks as flood waters forced road closures. Tens of thousands of cattle have also been lost in the floods…

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Australia’s abundant gas supply a bargaining chip in China, Japan talks on fuel

Australia is negotiating with Japan, China and other regional powers to ensure critical fuel supplies remain open, with gas shipments from the Middle East to Asia set to run out within days, raising the prospect of the Albanese government imposing price caps or export restrictions on liquefied natural gas.

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