Australia

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Massive Fire at Viva Energy Geelong Refinery Halts Operations Feature Image

Massive Fire at Viva Energy Geelong Refinery Halts Operations

Summary A major fire erupted at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong, Victoria, on the night of April 15, 2026, triggering a significant emergency response and raising immediate concerns about regional fuel supply. The Geelong facility, which processes approximately 120,000 barrels of crude oil per day, is one of

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ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 Nears Final Passage as Australia Weighs Security Powers Against Civil Liberties Feature Image

ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 Nears Final Passage as Australia Weighs Security Powers Against Civil Liberties

Summary The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 is nearing final passage in Parliament, with the House of Representatives approving the legislation in February 2026 and the Senate now preparing for an imminent vote. The bill seeks to make ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers permanent, removing the

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