16 April 2026

Survey respondents are calling for more federal funding for public dental care. Photo: pvproductions / Freepik.

Dental costs are biting down hard on already struggling patients, new survey reveals

Dental costs are hurting eight out of 10 Australians in the pocket with one in eight saying it leaves them unable to pay for essentials like food. And the call is out for greater funding in the upcoming Federal Budget […]

Australia, Featured, Health, People

16 April 2026

Concrete warning ... a graphic of the new stadium precinct on the Hobart foreshore. Photo: www.macpoint.com

Concrete sand supply threatens project costs in SE Tasmania, says industry

Concrete sand supplies are posing a cost threat to future construction projects in Tasmania like the new Macquarie Point stadium precinct, the industry warns. And it is calling for a statewide heavy construction material plan quickly in order to manage

Australia, Featured, Industry, State

16 April 2026