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NT environment watchdog orders Santos, Inpex licence conditions review
The Northern Territory environment regulator will re-examine the licence conditions of major gas facilities in Darwin, after one of its biggest operators admitted to under-reporting potentially toxic emissions at its Ichthys LNG plant on Darwin Harbour. Source link
Price of precious metal used in electronics and cars collapses
The price of palladium — used in electronics — tumbles from recent highs while the prices of other precious metals, including gold and silver, have also sharply declined in recent days. Source link
Nick Offerman aims to delight tough-to-impress kids in The Pout-Pout Fish
This Australian animation stars an international and local voice cast led by Nick Offerman and Nina Oyama, who can’t wait for children to see the film. Source link
'We won't survive': Small retailers missing out on Boxing Day sales
Outlet centres around Australia were bustling on Boxing Day, but just down the road, some small retailers were feeling the sting. It’s a trend that could shape the future of the Boxing Day sales. Source link
Caravan parks and tackle shops struggle as WA fishing ban bites
An empty caravan park during what is usually peak season for a popular WA fishing town reveals the impact new restrictions are having on the Midwest coast. Source link
Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are full of scams. Here's how to spot one
Savannah thought she had taken all the right steps to protect herself while selling items on Facebook Marketplace — but that didn’t stop her from being scammed. Here’s what you need to know when buying and selling via online marketplaces. Source link
After 20 years missing in action, ASIC has found its teeth
After 20 years in the wilderness, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s rehabilitation as a law enforcement agency seems almost complete. Source link
Protesters unite for 'stinky display' against demersal fishing ban
Hundreds of kilograms of shark heads have been left dumped outside the WA Fisheries minister’s office in Margaret River, just three days before a permanent commercial demersal fishing ban comes into effect. Source link
Stranded passengers to fly home from PNG after failed efforts to free cruise ship
Passengers on the Australian cruise ship stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea will be flown out of the country after efforts to refloat the vessel failed. Source link
Certainty in the rearview mirror as 2025 economy goes wild
This year saw economies survive tariff shocks and markets burst through record highs, but it doesn’t feel like a party because so many people aren’t invited. Source link