'Fill up your car' before petrol price spikes, analyst says
One analyst suggests Australian motorists take advantage of fuel prices before a likely steep rise in prices at the pump. (AAP )
· David Taylor
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Topic:Wildlife Traffic Accidents and Incidents
· Jack Colantuono
Two dead, dozens hospitalised after assaults and carnage on Queensland roads
Two people have died in separate Queensland traffic incidents, with emergency services responding to a string of crashes and assaults overnight that left 30 others in hospital.
· Cameron Atfield
'Never heard before': Dubai hotel damaged in explosion as debris rains down on city
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· April Glover
Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds
Section of fans reacted as play paused at Elland Road
· Will Unwin
Flights cancelled to and from Middle East, Australia caught in travel chaos
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Karishma Sarkari
NASCAR vuelve a las carreras en ruta: Reddick en la pole y va por historia ante SVG
El neozelandés Shane van Gisbergen celebra en el Victory Lane tras ganar una carrera de autos de la Cup Series de NASCAR en el Charlotte Motor Speedway, el domingo 5 de octubre de 2025, en Concord, N.C. (Foto AP/Matt Kelley, Archivo)
· Jim Vertuno
NASCAR returns to COTA with Reddick looking to end van Gisbergen's road course dominance
Shane van Gisbergen celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
· Jim Vertuno
"Expect Moderate Disruptions": Oil Tankers Avoid Strait Of Hormuz As Operation Fury Hits Iran
Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel-tracking data indicate that multiple tankers abruptly reversed course near the entrance to the critical maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, following the U.S.-Israeli operation (Operation Epic Fury) targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps comma…
· Tyler Durden
Oil companies put on notice over Russian ‘blood oil’
Fuel importers have been warned they could be breaching Australian sanctions law by importing Russian-origin oil processed in third countries, as the federal government comes under pressure to crack down on the revenue streams funding Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.
· Matthew Knott
Is your new car or TV fuelled by forced labour? The $100b trade risk
Australians’ appetite for cheap electronics, fast fashion and new cars is carrying a hidden cost, with analysis estimating almost $100 billion worth of imports last year were exposed to forced labour risks.
· Rob Harris
Fuel Price revision; Diesel and 92 Petrol rise from Midnight
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices under the government’s monthly pricing formula, effective from midnight tonight, February 28, 2026.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
ABOITIZPOWER UNIT SECURES FINANCING FROM BPI FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), a joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has officially commenced the commercial operations for two solar projects that can help boost the country’s clean energy capacity. With vital financing support from the Bank of t…
· The Manila Times
Shooting the messenger
ON Feb. 24, a group of 18 “ex-Marines,” accompanied by lawyer Levito Baligod, appeared at a press conference in historic Club Filipino. They came with a big story to tell amid public clamor for the indictment of the “big fish” involved in the corruption of public funds worth trillions of pesos. They satisfied the cr…
· Edgard A. Arevalo
This is why desperation – not strategy – is driving the US-Israel strikes on Iran
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
· RT
Cambio en reglas de motores de F1 podría afectar sobre todo a Mercedes
George Russell, piloto británico de Mercedes, rueda en el tercer día de pruebas de Fórmula 1 en el Circuito Internacional de Bahrein, el viernes 13 de febrero de 2026, en Sakhir, Bahrein. (AP Foto/Altaf Qadri)
A change to F1's engine rules could mostly impact Mercedes
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain on the third day of Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Large oil companies and traders suspend shipments via Strait of Hormuz
Some large oil companies and top trading houses have suspended crude oil and fuel shipments via the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation in the region, four trading sources said on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
By road trip type
Every restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2026 in Regional Victoria including Central Victoria, Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast, Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, High Country & Northern Victoria, Western Victoria and Yarra Valley.
In photos: Israelis flee to shelters amid Iranian retaliatory strikes
Israelis rushed to shelters, car parks, and underground stations after the military launched sweeping strikes against Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Sri Lanka suspends all Middle East flights amid regional conflict
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has officially announced the temporary suspension of all flights from Sri Lanka to the Middle East, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to the rapidly deteriorating military situation in the Middle Eastern region.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment
‘The average monthly number of candidates has now risen to around 1,800,’ transport chief Mable Chan says
· Ambrose Li
Why won’t Chile let China’s military hospital ship give medical aid?The vessel has sailed into Valparaiso’s waters as the geopolitical winds shift in the western hemisphere.
The vessel has sailed into Valparaiso’s waters as the geopolitical winds shift in the western hemisphere
· Laura Zhou
T rex breath and Queen Elizabeth’s car: scientists creating ‘time machine for the nose’
Researchers are recreating ancient odours for museumgoers as interest in the archaeology of smell grows
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/nicola-davis
A Secret Survey From Inside a Women’s Prison Tells Stories of Domestic Abuse Untold in Court
Last summer, I traveled to McLoud, Oklahoma, home to the state’s largest women’s prison. McLoud — a town of fewer than 5,000 residents — lies 30 miles east of Oklahoma City on a wide expanse of prairie. At the edge of town, off a rutted road, stands Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, a sprawl of concrete and razor w…
· Pamela Colloff
How Iranians coped in the lead-up to war
On a snowy winter evening, almost two weeks into a nationwide internet shutdown that had cut millions of Iranians off from one another, I made my way through heavy traffic in Tehran, feeling worn down and quietly dispirited, to attend a dinner gathering organised through an app called Hamneshin, Persian for “compani…
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Xinhua Silk Road: Dehua unveils three visions in Geneva, promoting cultural exchange and industrial cooperation
BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 30 fine Dehua white porcelain pieces debuted at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Feb. 24, highlighting the contemporary vitality of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
· PRNEWSWIRE
No. 8 Purdue takes road win streak into matchup with Ohio State
Purdue Boilermakers (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten) at Ohio State Buckeyes (17-11, 9-8 Big Ten)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Trump tells Iranian officials to lay down arms or 'face death'
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
Deals of steel: how China’s price-setting agreements are easing trade tempersChinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union.
Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union
· Carol Yang
Pasay roads closed for 2026 marathon event
MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Pasay City will beclosed early Sunday for the 2026 National Milo Marathon, the Pasay Traffic and Management Office said.
· James Daniel Danio
Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando
Detroit Pistons (44-14, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (31-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Denver
Minnesota Timberwolves (37-23, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (37-23, fourth in the Western Conference)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
At least 20 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules transport plane, carrying a cargo of newly printed banknotes, crashed onto a busy highway while attempting to land in bad weather near the capital, La Paz.
· David D. Lee
World Israel army says striking Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israel's military said it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon on Saturday. "In response to Hezbollahs repeated violations of the ceasefire understa
JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israel's military said it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon on Saturday. "In response to Hezbollahs repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF is striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon," the Israeli army posted on Teleg…
· AFP
Spending | South China Morning Post
EU’s tariffs may stall, not stop, China’s EV exports, analysts sayThe additional tariffs the EU plans to levy will not be severe enough to shut most Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) out, as the cost advantages of companies like BYD will outweigh the curbs, analysts say.
Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo
Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/catie-mcleod
Why more gen Zs are getting cosmetic injectables such as botox
Topic:Cosmetic Industry
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/shalailah-medhora/103739692
Peng edges Galperin on tiebreak, wins Pacquiao Chess Open title
General Santos City — Grandmasters Li Min Peng of Switzerland and Platon Galperin of Sweden took different roads to finish tied for first and second places at the conclusion of the prize-rich Manny Pacquiao International Chess Open Friday at the Family Country Hotel here.
· The Manila Times
Latest music festival cancellation highlights growing trend in Australia
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Patrick Brischetto
Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say
Environmentalists back move to end first registration tax concessions for private electric cars, say focus must pivot to businesses
· Lo Hoi-ying
Letters | Asean is not choosing sides, but strategically maximising space
Readers discuss how Southeast Asian governments have gained bargaining power, the benefits of cheap public transport, and a harbourfront project
· Letters
Hinton hits game-winner as Harvard takes down Princeton 58-56
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Robert Hinton scored 15 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the lane with 3.1 seconds left, and Harvard beat Princeton 58-56 on Friday night for its seventh straight road victory.
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Man claiming to have Aids arrested after hijacking Hong Kong bus, causing crash
Bus driver reported to police after passengers said Miao smashed rear-right windows with escape hammer
· Ambrose Li
No tips required: Driverless taxis could soon be on Australian roads
Abu Dhabi: I’m sitting behind the driver’s seat in Uber’s self-driving taxi in Abu-Dhabi, watching the steering wheel spin by itself as the car accelerates and pulls away from the kerb.
· Cara Waters
Max and Duncan sold everything to become nomads. Then came a grim diagnosis
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· April Glover
Ryan has spent thousands on Pokémon GO. He wouldn't change a thing
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Maddison Leach
The strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture
It was 7 PM, two Thursdays ago. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had just been released from police custody when a haunted photo of him, slumped in the backseat of a car, suddenly dropped.
· Noor Nanji
Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Associated Press
Judge delays ruling on Chris Gabehart's move to Spire Motorsports
Christopher Gabehart, crew chief for Denny Hamlin, watches practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/steve-reed