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Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production
Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer. Source link
Father and son accused of illegally sinking fishing vessel
Two Ulladulla fishermen have been charged under federal sea-dumping laws over the alleged deliberate sinking of an unseaworthy trawler. Source link
Live: Wall Street wobbles as Bitcoin continues to dive
Cryptocurrency prices continue to come under pressure, while global stocks fell and bond yields rose overnight. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Secret audit reveals millions pocketed in hidden travel management deals
The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC. Source link
You should read the fine print when purchasing a gift card
If you receive a gift card for Christmas this year you might fall foul of “activation rules”. Here’s how. Source link
Vinnies takes most waste to ACT landfill as overall charity waste declines
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill. Source link
Councils in wind farm information race as shift to renewables ramps up
As approvals for multi-billion-dollar projects land on agendas at country local government meetings, staff and elected representatives battle to ensure their communities are prepared to benefit. Source link
'Very embarrassing' outage stops trade in dozens of shares on ASX
Professional investors slam another “embarrassing” ASX technical glitch, which saw trading halted in around 50 stocks as companies were unable to publish price-sensitive announcements. Source link
The Ozempic effect reshaping supermarkets and stock markets
The explosive rise of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro is shifting consumption patterns, health outcomes and pushing pharmaceutical giants into trillion-dollar valuations. Source link
Energy independence? It would reduce the impact of global energy shocks
If Australia produced 100 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, it would reduce the impact of global energy shocks on Australia’s economy. Source link