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Finance · 26 September 2026
A leading economist warned that unleaded petrol could top $2.70 a litre, while the Australian share market slipped into negative territory amid a global bond sell‑off – market participants are scrambling to adjust bu…
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Business · 26 September 2026
A former construction site that helped build the Sydney Harbour Bridge is now the centre of a $1 billion waste‑to‑energy dispute with the NSW government, as local residents weigh the promise of green power against…
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Business · 26 September 2026
The return of Delvene Delaney to Kakadu, 40 years after filming ‘Crocodile Dundee’, has stirred market participants into a speculative frenzy over a potential tourism and property boom.
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Business · 26 September 2026
Customers complain that Qantas’ regional fares are so high they might as well book a flight to New Zealand, prompting market participants to question whether the airline is really serving the outback or the overseas ma…
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Business · 26 September 2026
Counterfeit squishy toys have ignited a wave of burns, forcing manufacturers, regulators and market participants to rethink safety and profit margins in a surprisingly hot market.
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Business · 26 September 2026
Sydney Water’s new payroll system has been mis‑paying staff since July, sparking work‑stoppages by three unions and turning a utility upgrade into a financial fumble.
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Business · 26 September 2026
A three‑decade community campaign has finally restored a heavily eroded catchment, improving water quality for the Great Barrier Reef and earning a splash‑back of fish. The project shows how grassroots ‘investment�…
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Business · 26 September 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a crackdown on card surcharges, potentially saving small retailers thousands a year and sparking a quiet revolution in Sydney's retail landscape.
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Business · 26 September 2026
AI developer Firmus Technologies has started building a data‑centre in Latrobe, Tasmania, sidestepping the council’s approval process, sparking a scramble among market participants over potential regulatory fallout a…
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