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Australians spent more in March as the outbreak of the Iran war drove up petrol prices. Older Australians increased their spending at the fastest pace, CBA data shows. Source link

Australian-based global tour operator Intrepid has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in Central Australia’s Ooraminna Homestead, 30 kilometres south of Alice Springs. Source link

The ASX closes lower after the release of ABS labour force data showing the unemployment remains at 4.3 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms. Viva Energy is in a trading halt after a fire at its Geelong oil refinery. Source link

Supermarket milk price rises linked to the war in Iran are predicted in the coming months as hundreds of dairy farmers battling increasing costs receive more for their product. Source link

It’s now been over three years since two women left their jobs at a small business. Two courts later, they want their combined $27,000 in long service leave paid out to them, and say they won’t give up until they get it. Source link

An “unprecedented” fire has broken out at one of two remaining oil refineries producing fuel for Australians, with residents in parts of Geelong told to stay indoors due to smoke. Source link

As what could be their last payday looms, an alliance of unions says more should be done to ensure stability for 200 workers at Australia’s only manganese smelter. Source link

Gina Rinehart is dealt a blow, with a court finding the family of her father’s former business partner has the right to potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties from lucrative Pilbara mining assets. Source link

Latitude Financial has been fined millions of dollars for a repeated breach of spam laws, including promoting credit cards without giving recipients a way to opt-out. Source link

The wife of media executive Antony Catalano fled the couple’s luxury apartment and flagged down a passing car for help following a sustained attack by her husband that caused hospitalisation, police allege. Source link