Rising fuel prices and repeated fuel excise increases are putting pressure on Australian families, with growing concern about oil reserves, refinery closures and energy security.

Debate grows after reports that certain flags were removed in Parliament during a visit from the Canadian Prime Minister, raising questions about symbolism, protocol and national identity.

Reports raise questions after taxpayer funding was linked to events mourning Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Senator Pauline Hanson says Australians deserve accountability for how public money is used.