Phosphate: An old workhorse turned critical commodity

David Shoebridge, who became Greens party leader last week, says the pitch warrants discussion.

For decades, humble phosphate fertiliser was a simple story of digging up rock to help grow crops. Now, amid the US-Iran war, prices are surging and major global supply chains are at a tipping point.

The Australian sharemarket advanced in early trade after a tech-led rally pushed Wall Street higher as investors largely shrugged off concerns about bond yields at multi-decade highs. Oil prices fell.

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Police have criticised the actions of hoons on jet skis on the Gold Coast.

The shopping channel advertises hundreds of fashion, homewares and accessory items through Seven Network’s channels – but furious suppliers claim they have been left in the dark.

One solider has been killed and five others have been injured at the Mount Bundey Training Area, roughly 130km south-east of Darwin.

Representatives from the ABC are the first to appear at a special inquiry into artificial intelligence.

Beetaloo Energy Australia has secured a 25% Taroom Trough liquids stake in Queensland at zero upfront cost, adding optionality to its Northern Territory gas assets.

Five other Australian Army soldiers were injured, according to a statement from the Defence Department.

The best-selling novelist passed away 'between writing sessions' just a day before the scheduled release of his new book Adam And Eve, the publisher added.