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News live: Australian company ‘deeply saddened’ by fatal collision of its two firefighting helicopters in Greece

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Australia's temporary cut to the fuel excise, introduced after the outbreak of the Iran conflict, ended at midnight on Monday, per The Guardian. The paper's live coverage also notes house prices sliding in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, describing a broader market downturn as the Middle East conflict and recent tax changes begin to bite across the country.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/...

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