Star News Briefing

The PM will visit the oil refinery at the centre of an inferno later today

It comes after securing assurances from south east Asian neighbors on fuel supply

Prince Harry and Meghan embark on the final leg of their Australian tour

And one lucky ticket holder is waking up $40 million richer

 

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Australia and Malaysia have struck an agreement, to strengthen the food and fuel security of both nations.

The government says a challenging security environment has warranted a significant increase in defence spending.

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This famous couple are spotted out furniture shopping together

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One of the two remaining Australian oil refineries has gone up in flames, raising questions around domestic oil production 

PM touches down in Malaysia as part of his bid to shore up fuel supplies

A boost for defence spending 

And Prince Harry and Meghan's trip of Australia continues

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The International Monetary Fund is warning of a global recession, unless the conflict in the Middle East ends soon.

Virgin Australia has become the latest airline to announce a reduction in domestic flights and a rise in prices.

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Katy Perry is being investigated by Victoria police over sex assault claims

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The Prime Minister is preparing to meet with the Sultan in Brunei as he looks to shore up fuel supply

Hopes peace talks between US and Iran could resume

Prince Harry and Meghan continue their tour of Australia

And the AFL tribunal reaches a verdict on Zac Butters umpire abuse claims

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The Coalition has unveiled the first part of its hardline migration policy.

Australia will only consider taking part in efforts to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, if there's certainty of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz now in effect

Donald Trump defends an AI-generated Christ-like image of himself posted on social media

Federal Opposition prepares to release immigration policy

And a heartwarming reunion between one of the Artemis II astronauts and her dog

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The P-M says he will not "pre-empt" the outcome of fuel supply negotiations with Brunei and Malaysia.

Australia will have its first female Chief of Army, as part of a major reshuffle of the nation's defence leadership.

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Britney Spears checks herself into rehab.

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Donald Trump threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz, as peace talks between Iran and US break down

PM looks to secure more fuel for Australia

Heroes of Bondi Junction stabbing rampage honoured

And Qantas a step closer to rolling out longest flights

 

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American and Iranian officials are locked in talks with Pakistan in Islamabad.

The creation of deepfake explicit images to become a criminal offence in Queensland.

School holiday crowds urged to stay vigilant on Queensland's coast.

NASA is pushing ahead with its Artemis program.

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