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Major flight disruptions could be about to hit Europe as global energy officials warn it has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left".

The warning adds to uncertainty for many Australians heading to Europe and could lead to further price hikes and cancellations.

Australian airlines are also responding to rising fuel costs, with carriers cancelling routes and consolidating flights to ensure aircraft are full.

An "unprecedented" fire at a major oil refinery in Geelong has taken firefighters 12 hours to extinguish.    

Authorities say a gas leak is being investigated as the cause.  

The plant, which supplies about 10 per cent of the country's fuel, remains partly operational and the company says fuel production is secure.

The prime minister says the damage is not enough to escalate Australia to the next level of the government's fuel security plan.

After a lengthy court battle, Gina Rinehart's mining company has been ordered to pay millions to a rival family.

Wright Prospecting claimed it was owed royalties from the Hope Downs mining operations in the Pilbara.

The court dismissed all claims by Ms Rinehart's children and Wright family descendants.

The Artemis II astronauts have received a hero's welcome after historic mission.

The crew members called it "the greatest dream on Earth". 

It marks NASA's first crewed voyage towards the Moon in more than 50 years.