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PM to join summit on reopening strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Geelong’s refinery fire is out – but questions over what it means for our fuel crisis are still raging

Viva executives and firefighters will try to determine the cause of the blaze while the PM will hope the disruption to Australia’s supplies is minimal

The Guardian - AU

Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

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What does the Geelong refinery fire reveal about Australia’s fuel supplies?

Late on Wednesday, Victorian firefighters were called to a large fire at Viva Energy Group’s oil refinery in Corio, a suburb of Geelong. The blaze is believed to have been an equipment failure. Thankfully, no-one was injured.

The Conversation

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies

Supplying around half of Victoria’s fuel and 10 per cent nationally, the refinery processes about 120,000 barrels of oil per day

The Independent UK

When oil refineries burn, here’s what happens to your lungs and heart

The fire at a major oil refinery in the Victorian city of Geelong has now reportedly been extinguished. But with thick smoke from the blaze lingering in the air on Thursday, many residents in Geelong and surrounding areas will understandably be worried.

The Conversation

Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’

Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20 cents a litre

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Geelong oil refinery fire: what we know so far

Viva Energy oil refinery at Corio, one of just two remaining in Australia, supplies about 50% of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the whole country’s

The Guardian - AU

'Blaze not yet under control': Fire breaks out at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery in Australia

A major fire erupted early Thursday at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in southern Australia, one of the country’s two remaining oil refineries that supplies about 10 per cent of its fuel.

The Times of India

Geelong fire: blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries extinguished after 13 hours as fuel supply fears remain

Petrol production hit and full extent of damage unknown after ‘unprecedented’ fire at Viva plant in Corio

The Guardian - AU

Bowen says Geelong fire appears to be accidental; Keating lashes Liberals– as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Paris-Camembert: Frenchman Pierre Gautherat escapes breakaway partners in final kilometre to win home race

Alexandre Delettre and Maxime Vezie complete podium at hilly one-day event

Cycling News

'Have a real crack': underdog Crows coach on Cats scrap

Adelaide have lost an experienced quartet to injury but coach Matthew Nicks says they're in with a chance of ending a long-standing hoodoo in Geelong.

AAP

Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong

Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.

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Adelaide's extra motivation for hoodoo away trip

Adelaide are drawing extra motivation from trying to snap a 23-year-long losing stretch against the Cats in Geelong.

AAP

Blummenfelt, Matthews win Geelong triathlon

After having a rare off day earlier this month in New Zealand, Norwegian star Kristian Blummenfelt returned to top form at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong triathlon.

AAP

'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

Fremantle open their 2026 AFL season against fellow premiership aspirants Geelong at a venue where they've had mixed fortunes in recent years.

AAP

Suns coy on Ugle-Hagan debut against Geelong

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has done his part to push for a Gold Coast debut when the Suns host Geelong in their season opener, but Damien Hardwick isn't locking it in.

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One Patient Dead, Second Patient Arrested At Geelong Mental Health Centre

Detectives are investigating the death of a man at a mental health facility in Geelong, with another patient currently under police guard.

The Times of India

‘Go back, Indian dog’: 22-year-old Sikh nurse left with broken nose after racist attack in Australia

A 22-year-old Sikh nurse experienced emotional trauma and was left with a broken nose after an alleged racially motivated assault outside a gym in Corio, Geelong, in Australia.

Cycling News

'I do this sport because I love it' – Amanda Spratt still finding new adventures in retirement season and 20th year of racing in Europe

Despite her imminent retirement, the Australian remains last focused on racing in 2026

Cycling News

'I was never the guy everyone was talking about as the next up-and-comer' – Simon Clarke bids farewell on his own terms after a career marked by resilience

"I'm 40 this year. I feel like I've wrung the towel dry" says Tour de France and Vuelta a España stage winner who pinned a number on for last time at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Cycling News

'My first one-day WorldTour race, I can't complain about third' – Neo-pro Brady Gilmore steps it up in final stanza of Australian block at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Australian rider steps up to World Tour podium in opening block of racing with NSN Cycling after twice taking fourth at Tour Down Under

Cycling News

'I thought the finish line was 100 meters closer' –Matthew Brennan takes second at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race after unintentional early launch

'I felt like I had really good legs there, so I'm just going to get my eyes tested' jokes 20-year-old British rider

Cycling News

Men's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race: Tobias Lund Andresen edges out Matthew Brennan to take the win from small group sprint

Brady Gilmore beats defending champion Mauro Schmid to take third

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