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What does the Geelong refinery fire reveal about Australia’s fuel supplies?

Late on Wednesday, Victorian firefighters were called to a large fire at Viva Energy Group’s oil refinery in Corio, a suburb of Geelong. The blaze is believed to have been an equipment failure. Thankfully, no-one was injured.

The Conversation

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies

Supplying around half of Victoria’s fuel and 10 per cent nationally, the refinery processes about 120,000 barrels of oil per day

The Independent UK

Australian federal court warns lawyers over ‘unacceptable’ use of AI

New guidance to legal profession ‘embraces’ use of technology but flags penalties for lawyers who ‘mislead the court’ with AI-generated errors

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Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’

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

The Guardian - AU

Meghan Markle says she was the ‘most trolled person in the entire world’

She made the comments during a group discussion with young people at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology

The Independent UK

Meghan says 'I was the most trolled person in the world' as she opens up on her online bullying ordeal

Duchess of Sussex tells students in Melbourne she was ‘bullied and attacked’ every day for 10 years on social media

Evening Standard

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training allegations

Mr Duggan is fighting extradition to the United States over allegations he illegally trained Chinese military aviators

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Aussie hits four-year high as banks, miners drag shares

The Australian dollar is trading at multi-year highs as signs of de-escalation support the global growth outlook, but the optimism has not extended to shares.

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The court ruling in Gina Rinehart’s mining dispute reveals a lot about the nation’s inherited wealth

In a decision described by the judge as “a half-win” for each side, mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties to the heirs of Peter Wright, the business partner of her father, Lang Hancock.

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Australia joins calls for Iran ceasefire to be upheld

A dozen finance ministers have signed a joint statement calling on the US, Israel and Iran to implement the ceasefire in full as the global economy teeters.

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Geelong oil refinery fire: what we know so far

Viva Energy oil refinery at Corio, one of just two remaining in Australia, supplies about 50% of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the whole country’s

The Guardian - AU

UCI Gravel World Championships 2026 route

A climb and gravel heavy course in Western Australia, with 140.7km of racing for the elite men and 123.1km for the elite women

Cycling News

Wife's vow as ex-Top Gun pilot loses extradition fight

The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel have pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.

AAP

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.

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Pressure over fuel, fertiliser as refinery burns

Fertiliser, fuel and a refinery fire at home are causing concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.

International Business Times UK

Should Prince Harry Shave His Head? Brutal Photos of Duke's 'Wicked' Bald Patch Ignite Social Media

Prince Harry's thinning hair became a focal point during his Melbourne visit, sparking online debate about whether he should shave his head or seek hair restoration treatment.

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Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.

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Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Australia will lean more heavily on fuel imports after a fire caused by a suspected gas leak ripped through one of the nation's two oil refineries.

The Times of India

'Blaze not yet under control': Fire breaks out at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery in Australia

A major fire erupted early Thursday at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in southern Australia, one of the country’s two remaining oil refineries that supplies about 10 per cent of its fuel.

International Business Times UK

Is Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Australia Tour Just a Money-Maker? The 'ATM' Scandal Explained

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's four-day Australia trip has sparked a backlash, with critics accusing the couple of running a 'fake royal tour' that blurs charity work with big-money speaking gigs.

The Guardian - AU

Geelong fire: blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries extinguished after 13 hours as fuel supply fears remain

Petrol production hit and full extent of damage unknown after ‘unprecedented’ fire at Viva plant in Corio

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says Geelong fire appears to be accidental; Keating lashes Liberals– as it happened

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The Conversation

Can we consider ‘play’ to be a religion? Bluey certainly thinks so

Most of us are used to thinking of “religion” in terms of a belief in God or gods. Perhaps the big hitters of world belief systems come to mind – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism or, in Australia, the Dreamtime.

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PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries.

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