Oil price climbs as ships turn around in Red Sea | ABC News Top Stories

The oil price is climbing back above $90 US a barrel, as another important energy shipping lane appears to be severely disrupted due to the war in the Middle East. Australia's Foreign minister Penny Wong has personally expressed her disappointment and frustration to her Laos counterpart over the handling of an investigation into the deaths of two young Australian women from methanol poisoning. Child protection advocates are criticising controversial reforms to the sector passed by the Northern Territory government in a late-night sitting of parliament.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.  For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices