The European Union and Australia have finalized a free trade agreement, which has been under negotiation since 2018. The EU anticipates improved access to critical raw materials and new markets for European goods, while Australian farmers express disappointment with the terms.

Australian farmers are warning that ongoing fuel supply disruptions could threaten the nation's food production, with one farmer stating he has 'never seen' anything like the current struggle to find fuel.

Farmers in regional Australia are defending their practice of stockpiling fuel, stating it's a response to soaring prices and lack of availability, not panic-buying, as independent retailers struggle with supply.