Modelling shows higher costs affecting freight, food production, and manufacturing – pushing up the cost of all kinds of goods, from steak to steel.

The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market access and complaints about Australian products labeled with traditionally European names such as prosecco.

Australian officials are recommending working from home and reducing speeds while driving, as some stations run out of diesel and certain grades of gasoline.

Two Australian states will temporarily offer free public transport to ease the effects of rising fuel costs, as prolonged hostilities in the Middle East increase supply risks.

Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.

New Norcia 3 antenna in Australia picks up a signal from deep space, ushering in a new era for European missions and driving exploration.

Bakers’ delights, a spiky surprise and a Mardi Gras marriage – Guardian Australia’s pick of the month’s most arresting images