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consumer ... An Emirates A380 at Brisbane Airport. Flights are rerouting to Asia due to the Iranian war. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

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 will retain some protections for sensitive sectors like beef and dairy. Photo: gpointstudio on Freepik.

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 […]
The NSW EPA says the results of fish samples can take up to three weeks. Photo: Oziel Gómez on www.pexels.com

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 … A humpback whale breaches in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay during an annual migration north. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI.

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 ... affordability in Adelaide and surrounding towns is rated poor. Photo: stock/Ivan S at www.pexels.com

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 […]
TAFE … A view of Moreton Bay Central with the commute and regional rail line to the right. Photo: Moreton Bay Council

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 […]
Prop James Slipper celebrates a Brumbies score from the sideline. Photo: Brumbies Rugby/Rugby Australia.

Veteran prop James Slipper celebrates 203 Super Rugby caps in style

Veteran prop James Slipper celebrated his milestone in style when the ACT Brumbies defeated the Waikato-based Chiefs 33-24 on Friday. He became the most capped Super Rugby player of all time by playing in his 203rd game in Canberra as […]
Roads ... traffic on the Bruce Highway is keeping track with population growth. Photo: Moreton Bay Council

No new roads funding will limit us, Moreton Bay council tells governments

No more roads funding will likely stop new traffic and housing construction across Moreton Bay City, council says. The comment was made to Council’s submissions for budgetary funding to the state and federal governments. Mayor Peter Flannery says congestion is […]
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National Child Support ‘Rort’ Claims Grow as Ombudsman Says Agency Knew It Was Not Following The Law 

Nearly 50 paying parents told News Cop the receiving parent in their case hid income, concealed repartnering or manipulated the system — and every one says the material they gave the agency led nowhere. The Commonwealth Ombudsman says Australia’s Child […]
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