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Misleading energy bills cost consumers $65 million

Consumer group CHOICE has lodged it first “super complaint” to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), targeting energy retailers. In July
Read more 21 May 2025
Cyclone track map

Alfred response ‘strong’, but call to keep data system

A review into the Brisbane City Council response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred has urged council advocate for the continuation of soon-to-be-decommissioned real-time data
Read more 21 May 2025
Virgin and Qantas plane tails. | Newsreel

Aussies take flight after March weather mayhem

Easter Thursday saw Australian skies at their busiest in five years, bouncing back from dramatic falls in traveller numbers in March, due to Tropical Cyclone
Read more 21 May 2025
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Yellow Wiggle to star in Annie at Lyric Theatre

By Susan Schwartz One of Australia’s greatest theatre performers Anthony Warlow has teamed up with the original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page in a new production of the
Read more 21 May 2025
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School holiday fun under the big top

Cirque Nouvelle explores the way the circus has changed through the ages – from traditional “Big Top” performances to today’s productions with cutting edge
Read more 20 May 2025
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RBA cuts interest rate by 0.25 percent

The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent at its meeting today. It its monetary statement it said inflation had fallen
Read more 20 May 2025
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Aldi travel deals include $1500 Bali bargain

By Susan Schwartz Aldi has released its holiday catalogue deals for May, with offers that include six nights in Bali for less than $1500. In a first for Australian
Read more 20 May 2025
Nationals leader David Littleproud. | Newsreel

Federal Nationals split from Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their
Read more 20 May 2025
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Focus on community sport infrastructure

A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager
Read more 20 May 2025
Gabba stadium in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Engagement underway on Gabba entertainment precinct

Plans to transform Woolloongabba into a world-class entertainment and housing precinct are gaining momentum. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and
Read more 20 May 2025