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Offers made for Whitsundays resort 'comparable to Hamilton Island'
A proposed resort and overwater gondola at a Whitsundays island is a step closer to becoming reality, after attracting expressions of interest from several possible buyers. Source link
Minimum wage rises more than inflation in 'particularly challenging' decision
Australia’s minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) annual wage review. Source link
James Boag ends 145-year history as brewer ceases Tasmanian production
The famed northern Tasmanian brewer announces it will cease production in the state by November and repay a government loan it secured to keep its Launceston brewery visitor centre open. Source link
Gas workers strike as negotiations on pay deal stall
Australian workers at the Japanese gas company Inpex walked off the job this morning, and plan to strike again this evening. Source link
Outback councils look to US oil state to advise on renewables success
Texas was once defined by its fossil fuel industry, but its renewables boom has outback Queensland councils paying attention. Source link
Live: Real pay for millions of workers is still catching up to 2021
Millions of workers will get the pay rise, after Fair Work raised modern award wages above the rate of inflation. Follow live. Source link
Victorian watchdog set up to monitor farmland restoration amid mineral sands boom
Mineral sands projects in the Wimmera Mallee will be assessed by a new governance group, to ensure land restoration plans are appropriate. Source link
Tough times for hospitality businesses with rising cost of food and power
The hospitality sector is grappling with “unprecedented” cost increases, according to a national peak body, with many being forced to close their doors. Source link
Real estate agency using fake AI salesperson to spam customers
“Daniel” is an AI real estate agent who calls strangers and secretly records conversations without their consent. Source link
Tax deduction red flags on the ATO's radar
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning Australians to stop claiming private expenses on their tax returns. The agency gives its tax-time tips, including the dos and don’ts of claiming work-related expenses and investment losses. Source link