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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
How batteries muscled out gas and pushed power prices down
Fossil fuels, which have powered the global economy for centuries, are under threat. And Australia has become ground zero in this global battle. Source link
Miley Cyrus emails and emoji texts amid Melbourne film festival data leak
Melbourne International Film Festival customers receive strange texts and emails after a data breach linked to the event’s third-party ticketing system. Source link
Greens stalwart Bob Brown joins fight against small South West sand mine
The prominent environmentalist declares the sand mine project “an industrial nightmare” after visiting the area. Source link