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Bedshed fined for ‘misleading’ NDIS claims

Retailer Bedshed has been fined for falsely claiming certain products were approved by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb
Read more 21 May 2025
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Global misalignment in student career paths

The career aspirations of students across the world are misaligned with the current state of the education sector and market demand. A new OECD report found one in five
Read more 21 May 2025
Kooringal oyster farm, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia

Pearler of a business opportunity on Moreton Bay

The largest of Queensland’s three land-based oyster operations is up for sale. Kooringal Oysters, located in the Moreton Bay region of South-East Queensland, comprises
Read more 21 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
Ubud, Bali

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