Australia news live: Albanese talks fuel crisis with Chinese premier; Ben Roberts-Smith to front court

Prime minister brings forward trip to Singapore in scramble for petrol supplies; former soldier charged with five war crime murders. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe new Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra today. He will outline what he calls “a Patriot Agenda for an Australian Economic Revival”.The plan involves five areas of focus, including an Australian “manufacturing renaissance”. Continue reading...