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Vic & Tas introduce free public transport as fuel price soars

Victoria and Tasmania both introduced free public transport initiatives in response to soaring fuel prices. In Victoria, this initiative will end in May, and in Tasmania, in July. Image: Image: Ralf Genge/ Pixabay Featured In Story: Hannah Garvan – Melbourne Commuter. First aired on The Wire, Monday 20 April 2026

Growing Concerns For Aus Petrol Supply following Geelong Refinery Fire

An oil refinery in Geelong caught fire last week, with Fire Rescue Victoria working for 13 hours to bring the blaze under control. Operator Viva Energy says the cause remains under investigation, and the facility could be out of production for weeks – raising fresh concerns about Australia’s energy supply. Image: Image: Pixabay/ Rudy and …

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Petrol stays costly as relief falls short

Fuel prices have remained at high levels. Even with the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise for three months, petrol is still averaging around $2.25 a litre. For some Australians, that’s manageable. But for others, particularly multicultural communities, low-income workers who rely on long commutes, and regional households already facing higher baseline price, the …

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