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20 Stories IndexedInquiry slams years of government failure before rushed fishing ban
A parliamentary committee has criticized the Tasmanian government for mismanaging the sand flathead population over several years. The inquiry concluded that officials failed to address the issue adequately before abruptly implementing a fishing ban in the state's south without sufficient stakeholder consultation.
It exposes critical regulatory failures and a lack of public consultation in a sudden environmental and recreational restriction.
Residents prepare to fight AI data centre approval
A newly-formed group is preparing to lodge an appeal against a recent AI data centre approval, arguing the planning laws used to assess it are not fit for purpose.
Runway incursions on the rise across Australian airports, says expert
An aviation researcher has identified a broader pattern of safety incidents increasing across Australian airports.
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's oil reserves
The United States has struck a deal with Venezuela to secure "majority US control" of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, according to Donald Trump.
Cost of chicken to rise soon, even if bird flu doesn't spread
Increasing production costs will lead to higher chicken prices in supermarkets, even if bird flu doesn't spread to the chicken meat industry.
Documents allege former KPMG partner made 'unwanted sexual advances' to clients and staff
Documents allege a former KPMG partner treated "female members of staff and clients inappropriately" while he was at the firm.
Paralympian, firefighter among injured workers raising alarm about global firm
A former Paralympic swimmer and a firefighter are among dozens of Australian workers who are alleging global workers' compensation firm Gallagher Bassett has failed them.
Bathla workers stood down as company struggles to stay afloat
Staff of major property developer Bathla group have been stood down as the company struggles to stay afloat.
Widow of Adelaide man killed in double-fatal truck crash speaks about prolonged court proceedings
The widow of a man killed in a horrific truck crash at an Adelaide freeway in 2014 says she is relieved the court proceedings are finally over.
'Kick in the guts': Woolworths confirms it will no longer buy Tasmanian beef
Woolworths confirms it will no longer sell Tasmanian beef in the state or the mainland from 2027, a move cattle farmers say is a "kick in the guts".
Bowen says 'no carve-outs' after Queensland claims data centre win
Queensland and the Northern Territory will not have control over how data centres are powered, the federal government insists, declaring there will be "no exceptions and no carve-outs" under its renewables plan.
Embattled travel giant repaying tens of millions to overcharged clients
Corporate Travel Management is refunding clients after it was revealed the company had failed to pass on margins and rebates relating to suppliers including hotels and airlines.
Major private credit fund suspends investor redemptions
A private lender with significant loans to collapsed developer Bathla is the latest private credit firm to limit "investor redemptions".
Delivery company restarts services to regional Tasmania after resident complaints
Despite paying for deliveries to be sent to their homes, residents in parts of regional Tasmania were told they had seven days to pick up their packages hours away at the company's depot in Hobart. After the ABC aired resident complaints, Team Global Express reversed the decision.
Trump orders new name for Lake Ontario in provocative trade war twist
Donald Trump renames a lake on the US-Canada border as the neighbouring North American nations continue exchanging blows in their damaging trade war.
The world wants to build data centres in Australia, but we want something in return
Australia is in a "sliding doors" moment with a chance to negotiate a bigger share of the AI boom in exchange for building data centres.
Australian dollar highest since May – as it happened
The Australian dollar has rallied today as traders factor in the potential for higher interest rates.
Household waste could make for sweeter tomatoes
Research has found that the flavour and aroma of tomatoes improve when compost made from food and garden organics is added to the soil.
'Booming' gold mining, gas fracking key in plan to reverse NT's $11b debt
Northern Territory Treasurer Bill Yan says the government is turning the tide on the Territory's $11 billion debt, supported by progress on major projects including Beetaloo Basin gas and a number of gold and lithium mines.
Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF
There are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.