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Home owners filthy on plumbing industry as insurance firms dig in
Home owners are demanding action after years trying to access insurance payouts for failed plumbing work that has left properties a mess and, in some cases, unliveable. Source link
Breaking: Wages growth remains steady at 3.4 per cent
ABS figures show workers received an average base pay increase of 3.4 per cent over the year to September, in line with the previous quarter and economist forecasts. Source link
Regional shire warns state rate reforms would bankrupt council
The Mount Magnet shire says its reserves would shrink from $3 million to $300,000 if a bill to block shires from rating certain mining land is passed. Source link
Wages growth data quashes rate cut hopes — as it happened
ABS figures show that workers received an average base pay increase of 3.4 per cent over the year to September. Webjet shares soar after a takeover offer from rival Helloworld. Here’s a look back on how the business day unfolded. Source link
Business sells large fleet of Robinson R22 mustering helicopters
HM Air, formerly known as Heli-Muster NT, has sold all 14 of its Robinson R22 helicopters as it diversifies the business. Source link
Hobart city block previously marked for UTAS precinct purchased by car dealership
A confidentiality agreement over the sale of a city block previously proposed as a university precinct has lifted, revealing a major Australian car dealership as the successful buyer. Source link
Crackdown on money transfers identified 45 suspected paedophiles
A crackdown on online payment services reveals “multiple examples of high-risk customers”, as the Australian regulator orders a global company to appoint an external auditor. Source link
Samsung phones 'slipped through the cracks' before Triple Zero tragedy
There are growing questions about whether one of Australia’s largest telcos could have done more to ensure customers would be able to call Triple Zero. Source link
ADF weapons programs exposed in defence industry cyber attacks
Information relating to Australian military programs has been compromised in cyber attacks on defence industry contractors, exposing security vulnerabilities along supply chains. Source link
Nintendo gave away millions of games for free. The risk paid off
Innovative motion controls and accessible design made the Nintendo Wii one of the most popular consoles of all time. Source link