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Farming confidence ‘was already falling’ before war in Middle East
Farming confidence across the country had fallen this year even before the Iranian war pushed fuel prices up, a new national survey reveals. The quarterly survey by global agribusiness banker Rabobank found farming confidence was down 9% (down by 3% […]
Singapore Airlines names date for first overseas flight out of new Sydney airport
Singapore Airlines has become the first overseas carrier to confirm a starting date for services at the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). Daily non-stop flights will start on November 23 amid a current jet fuel price scare sparked by […]
Obesity to cost Australia $87 billion in 10 years without action, says new bipartisan report
Australia’s obesity epidemic will cost nearly $90 billion a year in 10 years and crash productivity without government help, says a new bipartisan report. Released on Monday, the report from the progressive McKell Institute and conservative Menzies Research Centre predicts that the […]
Consumer watchdog ACCC keeping a close eye on airfares
The consumer watchdog is keeping a close eye on airlines as war in the Middle East continues to affect fuel supplies and fares. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says global events mean they are keeping a close eye […]
Europe, Australia sign free trade deal after 8 years of talks
Europe and Australia have finally signed a free trade deal after eight years and a defence one as well. The trade deal was signed today (Tuesday) in Canberra by European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister […]
Cause of fish deaths in the Hunter River remains a mystery to NSW EPA
The cause of fish deaths in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley remains under investigation by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Teams have been taking water samples and following up leads with the community on a daily basis since […]
Australia joins 89 other countries in signing up to protect high seas
Australia has joined a UN high seas treaty after Federal Senate formally ratified membership today. The High Seas Treaty is designed to help protect the two-thirds of the world’s oceans in international waters and became international law in January. The treaty will […]
Renters in NSW will be able to transfer bonds online for a $25 fee
Renters wanting to transfer their bonds online can now do so in NSW — for a $25 fee. The state government’s new Smart Rental Bonds system is now being tested before its launch around June. The government claims the new […]
New $60m TAFE hub to join UniSC at Moreton Bay precinct as classes come closer to home for students
TAFE training will join university education at Moreton Bay Central with construction on a $60 million centre due to start this year. A TAFE centre and advanced manufacturing hub is to join a University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Moreton […]
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