Australia news live: government ad campaign urges drivers to minimise fuel use as supply crisis persists

Follow the day’s news live Albanese didn’t return with shiploads of diesel. That doesn’t mean his Singapore visit wasn’t a success Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning, welcome to the Australian news live blog for this Sunday 12 April. My name is Stephanie Convery and I’ll be with you until this afternoon. First up, the Australian government has launched an advertising campaign with the aim of encouraging the public to minimise their use of fuel amid the shor
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