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Mining towns, tourists left without EV chargers on key inland routes
The Queensland government says schemes to help grow its electric charger network have been “fully contracted” with “no additional funding committed”, leaving it to towns, roadhouses and accommodation providers to fill the gap. Source link
Administrators called in for owner of mine owing almost $30m in royalties
The future of a NSW coal mine remains unclear after its holding company entered administration, with the mine owing more than $100 million in outstanding debt, including almost $30 million in unpaid royalties. Source link
Market on 'high alert' as US economy shows signs of stress
Analysts say recent Wall Street activity shows pockets of global money markets are coming under strain. It has got some people worried the world could be heading towards another global credit crunch. Source link
Powerline payouts like a lotto win for some farmers, but others won't budge
The fate of the contentious Marinus Link project lies in the hands of hundreds of Tasmanian landowners, some of whom are welcoming the financial compensation. For others, it’s a different story. Source link
Peter has a six-figure income, but he still can't secure a home loan
The federal government’s expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme is intended to be a leg-up into the housing market but some first home buyers struggling to secure a loan or a deposit are worried they will be left behind. Source link
Building more homes on farmland touted as solution to housing crisis
Communal living was once common in regional Australia. Now an investigation is underway into whether it could help ease the housing crisis. Source link
Regional WA residents face skyrocketing airfares as future cap unclear
Regional West Australian residents booking flights to Perth beyond June 30 next year face a $400 jump in airfares, as uncertainty clouds the future of the state’s price cap scheme. Source link
No more cuts and 'rate rises pencilled in for 2027'
Will 3.6 per cent be as low as the Reserve Bank’s cash rate gets? A majority of economists now believe so. Source link
BHP accused of backflipping on closure of NSW's biggest coal mine
BHP will transfer 3,700 hectares of land at the Mt Arthur coal mine to a neighbouring mining company looking to expand its operations, raising questions about its promise to close the mine by 2030. Source link
WA avocado growers eye 'record' crop as industry targets exports to China
WA growers say they are on track to “smash” the record season they enjoyed two years ago, but the volume of production means it is crucial to increase exports. Source link