Today’s national news includes Australians cutting back spending on nice-to-haves to afford higher rents, Chevron Corp. and unions are close to a deal that would end strikes at liquefied natural gas plants, and a second South Australian construction company has collapsed in the space of a month due to supply chain issues and labour shortages.
Today’s national news includes Victoria to tax short-stay accommodation platforms, El Nino declared amid unseasonal heat, Interactive Brokers Australia levied $538,000 for laxity in a doubtful trading case, and an investigation into Australian Bishop accused of child sex abuse launched.
Today’s national news includes the federal government saying that nuclear power is not a viable option for Australia, Chevron saying that the Australian LNG plant is back to full production after 3 days at 80 per cent output, Australia and Indonesia strengthening defence ties during air combat exercise, and Tom Jones to bringing his ‘Ages & Stages’ Tour to Australia in 2024.
Today’s national news includes Australia’s population growth hitting a 15-year high, Chevron Australia plant shuts 25 per cent of output, Australia toughening laws on ex-military staff who train foreign armies, and Australia removing all COVID-19 restrictions for cruise ships.
Today’s national news includes Indigenous Voice facing defeat as corporates fail to sway public opinion, high court rules that Qantas illegally sacked workers during COVID, Australia’s household spending rebounding in August, and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s last Australian restaurant closing down while still owing $1million.
Today’s national news includes credit card use being banned for online gambling, Australia sealing a $6.4 billion housing program to tackle the crisis, Australia’s IT spending increasing by 7.8 per cent next year, and Ayala-led ACEN to triple investments in Australia.
Today’s national news includes Chevron pulling out contract crew from Australia LNG project, Tasmania being the only state supporting voice proposal, WA getting $30 million to boost recycling infrastructure, and teachers in NSW now enjoying the highest pay across Australia.
Today’s national news includes Australian may give ‘Voice’ to Indigenous communities, Prime Minister Albanese visits Manila, strikes begin at Chevron Australia LNG projects, tuberculosis outbreak reported in remote SA communities, and Australia backs the Philippines over claims in South China Sea.
Today’s national news includes ASIC suing PayPal unit over biased terms in small business contracts, Australia launching SEA economic strategy, Australia’s gross domestic product up, and offensive strip searches a factor in Qatar Airways rejection.
Today’s national news includes Aussies being hit hard by the affordability crisis, increased military export to Saudi Arabia regarded as being ‘disturbing’, Westpac being sued for neglect of financial hardship notifications, and mediation between Chevron and unions beginning to deter Australia LNG strike.
Today’s national news includes Australian opposition LP holding a second referendum if the national vote on The Voice fails on October 14, Qantas employees outraged over CEO getting $10 M bonus, Australia extending security mission in Solomon Islands, Home values going up in August, and Bill outlawing ‘Wage Theft’ to be introduced.
Today’s national news includes Australian Inflation slowing down, Australians fuming over high airfares, more than 160 public schools in SA being affected by strike action, and Lockheed bagging Australia’s $487 million missile shield program.
