WA Energy Minister Amber Sanderson says power shortages hinder a proposed oil refinery at Oakajee, as Commonwealth and state launch $4M pre‑feasibility study for sites including Mid West and South West.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
Ukraine claims to have conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia, targeting a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield, a strategic aviation base. President Zelensky stated the attacks were "long-range sanctions" against facilities financing Moscow's war, while Russia reported casualties and intercepted drones.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
Satellite images reveal new damage to Amazon data centers in UAE and Bahrain, and a crucial Saudi oil facility, following missile and drone attacks by Iran and Houthi allies. The strikes, including a Houthi naval blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threaten global oil exports and have caused a 40% drop in tanker transits, escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Perdaman will lead a $4 million pre-feasibility study for Australia's first new oil refinery in over 60 years in Western Australia. The Indian-owned multinational's involvement sparks renewed concerns from Indigenous groups regarding sacred rock art and consultation processes.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
Ukraine's drone forces have targeted 90 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov in under a week, forcing Russia to suspend shipping. Attacks hit oil refineries and infrastructure, impacting Moscow's ability to transport sanctioned oil and other goods.
Ukraine launched attacks on Russia's Samara region and the Azov-Black Sea Canal, hitting the Syzran Oil Refinery and an empty tanker. One person died and three were injured in the Samara strike. The attacks aim to disrupt Russian military logistics and energy revenues.
Ukrainian drone attacks caused fires at an oil refinery in Krasnodar and fuel depots/port in Rostov, Russia. Residents were evacuated from affected areas. These strikes target Russia's energy infrastructure, contributing to fuel shortages.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 376 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions and the Sea of Azov. Fires broke out at the Ilsky oil refinery and two oil product facilities in Azov due to falling debris, with firefighting and evacuations underway in Taganrog.
Russia is experiencing a tough fuel market due to summer peak demand and unscheduled refinery maintenance. Deputy PM Alexander Novak has instructed agencies to prevent supply disruptions, with particular focus on Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions. Export bans are being considered to stabilize domestic supplies.
Ukrainian drones targeted a major oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, nearly 2,500 km from Ukraine, marking a deep strike on Russian territory. The attack, confirmed by local officials, caused a fire and highlights Kyiv's enhanced drone capabilities ahead of a NATO summit.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, damaging a primary oil processing unit. The strike, confirmed by Ukrainian intelligence and the refinery's governor, marks the farthest drone penetration into Russian territory since the war began.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week and also hit a missile components plant in Penza. These long-range attacks are a "just response" to Russia's actions, contributing to a fuel deficit in Russia, while Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have decreased.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on Russia's Ufa oil refinery and a missile component plant in Penza. These attacks, part of a broader strategy targeting Russian energy infrastructure, aim to disrupt fuel supplies and slow the Russian advance.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least three people and injured over a dozen in southeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery over 1,300km away and a military-industrial facility. Ukraine also signed a deal for 16 Gripen fighter jets.
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries escalate, causing fuel shortages and rationing. Putin admits a 'certain deficit' in fuel, vows to protect facilities and increase output.
Australia has refused to release internal documents concerning a US$200 million trust fund for Tuvalu, a Pacific nation vulnerable to climate change. The documents, requested via Freedom of Information laws, were withheld citing potential diplomatic damage, despite the fund being invested in fossil fuel industries.
Ukraine has successfully attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region, over 2,000km from its border, using newly developed long-range drones. President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, highlighting the drones' capability to travel over 3,000km. Meanwhile, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, killing five people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen Region, over 2,000 km from Ukraine. He also revealed the development of new long-range drones capable of operating over 3,000 km.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery disrupted the city's sense of normalcy. Despite the visible damage and casualties, many residents carried on with daily life, highlighting a shift from the war's perceived distance. Russian media and officials downplayed the incident, emphasizing Ukraine's greater suffering.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, causing significant smoke and damage, disrupted the city's sense of normalcy. Despite the event, many residents continued daily routines, reflecting a desensitization to the war. Russian media and officials downplayed the attack, emphasizing Ukraine's greater suffering.
