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Hens moved indoors but free-range label still allowed
The consumer watchdog has relaxed rules on free-range labelling as egg producers move their hens indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu. Source link
ASX 200 gains 1.4 per cent to five-month high — as it happened
The Australian share market is now less than a percentage point from a record high. Look back on how the session unfolded, plus insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog. Source link
Australians warned prediction markets could cost them, with little protection
As Australians engage with billion-dollar prediction markets, betting on anything from war, weather to pop culture, the corporate watchdog is forced to step in. Source link
Calls to scrap NSW emergency services levy as insurance costs rise
New South Wales is the only jurisdiction to fund emergency services through a tax on insurance premiums. Home owners and industry stakeholders want that changed. Source link
Liberty Bell Bay smelter officially enters liquidation
Attempts will soon begin to claw back tens of millions of dollars owed to creditors by Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter, after Liberty Bell Bay officially went into liquidation. Source link
Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley
An investigation is underway after a fatal truck accident in the NSW Hunter Valley. Source link
Company wants to turn straw into fuel to ease reliance on Middle East
Glas Energy is planning a $400 million renewable diesel refinery, south-east of Perth, which will turn thousands of tonnes of straw into millions of litres of fuel. Source link
Cooperation critical for 'future growth' is key message at mining forum
The struggle for control of the world’s rare earths market will be front of mind as thousands of mining industry figures descend on Western Australia’s Goldfields. Source link
Outback businesses blame Live Traffic NSW for customer downturn
Small businesses in the outback say inaccuracies on Live Traffic NSW about whether roads are open or closed, or if they even exist, are causing confusion among travellers and a loss of vital income. Source link
Single mum has front-row seat to first home buyer struggles
Tess McKenna is an example of how hard it is to find an affordable home in Perth, saying it is not getting easier despite the market cooling. Source link