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The Iran war has triggered a fuel price rise. What does this mean for Australian consumers?

The Iran war has triggered a fuel price rise. What does this mean for Australian consumers?

Soaring world crude oil prices have direct impact at the bowser. Australia is not well insulated from price shocks.

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Samantha Hepburn

Will the government’s new gas reservation plan bring down prices? Yes, if it works properly

Gas shortages loom as Bass Strait wells run dry and Queensland gas is sold overseas. A mandatory new reservation scheme is coming.

04.12.2025 5

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Samantha Hepburn

Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in the courts. Could it be stopped?

Two legal challenges threaten to overturn the decision to extend the North West Shelf gas project. A legal expert considers their prospects.

23.06.2025 6

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Samantha Hepburn

Six more giant gas projects could join Labor's latest carbon bomb

09.06.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Samantha Hepburn

North West Shelf: Six more gas projects to watch

06.06.2025 10

The New Daily

Samantha Hepburn

Woodside’s North West Shelf approval is by no means a one-off . Here are 6 other giant gas projects to watch

Despite warnings of a climate catastrophe, a slew of polluting gas projects are either poised to begin or lie firmly in industry’s sights.

05.06.2025 10

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Samantha Hepburn

Green light for gas: North West Shelf gas plant cleared to run until 2070

29.05.2025 9

Pearls and Irritations

Samantha Hepburn

Green light for gas: North West Shelf gas plant cleared to run until 2070

Environmental and First Nations groups have campaigned against extending Karratha’s large gas plant. Australia’s new environment minister just...

28.05.2025 5

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Samantha Hepburn

The Coalition’s domestic gas plan would lower prices – just not very much

Reserving gas for domestic use on Australia’s east coast as the Coalition proposes is a good idea, though surprisingly left-leaning. But why is the...

09.04.2025 5

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Samantha Hepburn