The Nightly Five

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In today’s episode, we join the Prime Minister’s tour of Brunei, as Anthony Albanese visits a fertiliser plant to secure future supply critical to Australia’s food production, Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why the PM’s audience with one of the world’s richest men is high stakes.  Plus, with Jim Chalmers flying to Washington for IMF meetings, business reporter Matt McKenzie outlines why warnings of a global recession will be a major test in the Treasurer’s upcoming budget.

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In today’s episode, Qantas fears its fuel bill could hit $3.3 billion as the cost of jet refining fuel soars, with the Flying Kangaroo axing some domestic routes to help supply international demand, National News Director of Business Adrian Lowe outlines what passengers need to know.  Plus, Middle East expert Dr Rodger Shanahan explains what the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means and why it’s another step in the ratcheting up of pressure on Iran.

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In today’s episode, as Anthony Albanese returns to Southeast Asia to shore up fuel and fertiliser supplies, the Government’s $20 million public ad campaign telling Aussies how to use less petrol has been blasted as a waste of money. Plus, National Political Reporter Andrew Greene explains why the new Chief of Defence has hit the ground running, following President Donald Trump’s threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

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