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Tasmanian smelter operator vows to fight wind-up proceedings by ASIC
A Tasmanian manganese smelter operator says it will fight court proceedings to wind it up by the corporate regulator. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filed an application in the Supreme Court of NSW to wind up Liberty Bell […]
Petrol prices firmly on ACCC’s radar as RACQ calls for action
Petrol prices remain firmly in the ACCC’s sights amid supply concerns sparked by the war in Iran. Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Anna Brakey points out that global prices remain beyond the control of domestic retailers. “While international […]

Council news in brief 2026
ENVIRONMENT FUNDING GRANT INVITATION Council says community groups have until March 31 to apply for grants of up to $50,000, to protect the environment. Applications close at the end of the month for projects that must start on or after […]

Iran war is spreading fast and wide as FM Penny Wong urges travel caution
The war in Iran is spreading faster and wider than many thought possible and travellers may need to rethink their plans. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong made the comment in an interview with Sunrise TV this morning days after a […]

New waste truck costing $1m able to cross sands of K’gari/Fraser Island
A new waste truck custom-made for K’gari/Fraser Island has been rolled out to the public. REMONDIS Australia says the $1 million vehicle is one of the most complex waste trucks in the country to operate in an unforgiving collection location. […]

Airfares are set to climb thanks to major works at big four airports, says ACCC
Airfares are likely to go up thanks to a 43% growth in major expansion work at Australia’s four largest airports in the last financial year. The fare increase will be the result of airports wanting to recover costs by charging […]

Panic buying of fuel is pointless, says trade minister, as MUA calls for greater domestic production
Panic buying of fuel due to the war in Iran is completely senseless, says Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell. His comment comes as the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) calls on Canberra to reduce a dependence on fuel imports. “We […]

Robodebt 2.0? Families Question Inflated Child Support Assessments
Whistleblower allegations, claims of a toxic internal culture, and concerns over discretionary income “reconstruction” raise fears that thousands of Australian families may have been affected. Serious questions are emerging about whether Australia’s child support system is showing some of the […]

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to lead 2027 RWC campaign
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie will focus on culture and clarity as he build to next year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Australia. And his experience overseas is expected to put to good use. The Wallabies head coach for […]
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