A Queensland tradie who smashed the windows of his own car in a bid to stop thieves from stealing the vehicle has been bailed after spending the weekend in jail.

Asmir Dzambic spent two days locked up on dangerous driving charges after taking the law into his own hands to stop a thief behind the wheel of his car.

CCTV footage shows Dzambic taking to the windscreen of his company's ute with a baseball bat after thieves returned days after stealing his car keys.

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The court heard tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools, as well as keys to other company cars, were stolen from Dzambic's demolition business on Tuesday.

He reported it to police, and fearing the thief would return, planted tracking devices in his vehicles.

So when the crook came back two nights later, Dzambic was waiting.

Dzambic's lawyer was today visibly furious, telling the court his client wasn't wearing a black bat suit but perhaps if he was, he wouldn't be the only one behind bars.

The car thief remains on the run.

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Australians are moving back in with family – or even ex-partners – as soaring costs make solo living too expensive.

New research from comparison website Finder reveals 4.1 million Aussies have turned to shared living arrangements to ease financial pressure, with some even rekindling old domestic setups in the process.

A survey of more than 1000 people found nearly one in five (19 per cent) have either moved in with others or delayed moving out purely to save money.

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About 10 per cent of respondents said they had returned to – or never left – the family home, leaning on parents or grandparents as a financial cushion.

Others have turned to siblings or friends to split the bills, while 3 per cent admit they've had to move back in with an ex-partner.

Finder personal finance expert Taylor Blackburn said the trend reflects a growing reality where independence is becoming harder to afford.

"Between soaring rents, rising interest rates and general cost-of-living pressures, the ability to live alone is slipping out of reach for many," Blackburn said.

The data shows younger Australians are bearing the brunt, with almost four in 10 Gen Z respondents (39 per cent) having entered or stayed in shared living arrangements for financial reasons in the past year.

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According to Blackburn, what was once seen as a temporary compromise is fast becoming the default.

"Unconventional living arrangements are becoming the norm as people prioritise affordability over comfort," he said.

He's urged Aussies to build a financial buffer wherever possible, warning that a lack of savings can quickly limit options when unexpected costs hit.

"Maintaining even a modest emergency fund can be the difference between staying in control and being forced into living situations you never imagined," he said.

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Mohsen Rezaei has responded directly to the US President as the nations continue to fight over a key shipping route.

A member of the public raised the alarm after seeing the houseboat listing.

Tirimoana Rd is shut and motorists are urged to stay away.

The 27-year-old had been told by a doctor not to drive five months before the crash.

Popular rideshare company Uber is set to bring a surcharge to rides in Australia due to the high petrol prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

Customers will be charged an extra 5c per km, unless they are travelling in electric vehicles.

A joint statement from Uber and the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) confirmed the price increase.

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"Uber and the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) have been working closely together to address rising fuel costs for drivers," Emma Foley, Managing Director, Uber Australia said.

"Following constructive discussions, Uber will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge to provide driver partners temporary relief in response to the current fuel crisis.

"It will start on April 15 and run until 8 June, and all the extra money will go to the drivers.

Michael Kaine, National Secretary, Transport Workers Union said: "Rideshare drivers have been struggling under skyrocketing fuel costs, and Uber's actions acknowledge this with meaningful cost relief."

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Last month another rideshare firm, DiDi Australia informed drivers its fuel surcharge will be increased to five cents per kilometre.

The extra charge per kilometre will go directly to the driver.

DiDi Australia's head of external affairs Dan Jordan said the surcharge will help "ease the financial burden many drivers are facing".

"To help offset these increasing operating costs, DiDi will increase the temporary fuel surcharge applied to every DiDi trip nationwide," he said.

"This adjustment is designed to provide additional support to drivers while fuel prices remain elevated."

Some uber drivers had called for that company to follow suit.

The Prime Minister is visiting Brunei and Malaysia this week in a bid to secure fuel supplies.

He says last week's trip to Singapore achieved results.

Albanese said his meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong produced a "win-win" for both nations over the mutual supply of oil and gas.

"There is absolutely a deal of secure supply," he said.

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One parent said screams and fake entrails left their young child distressed.

Communities are helped to return to normal.

Northland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.