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Lack of dog care standards irking pet owners and industry in NSW
Animal welfare experts are calling for mandatory qualifications and regulation of dog day care, walking and training services in NSW, as the industry booms. Source link
Drone terror in Europe sends Australian defence tech soaring
As European countries rush to shore up their defences amid relentless fighting in Ukraine and a growing Russian “shadow” threat, companies here are capitalising on the age of drone warfare. Source link
Trump has a 'Sputnik moment' but China is wiping the floor with America
To remind the US president: China is both communist and working passably well, something he and the United States generally are being forced reluctantly to confront. Source link
Abetz's cost-cutting priorities spark concerns for community organisations
Eric Abetz’s first budget for Tasmania is coming — and community organisations fear they’ll bear the brunt of funding cuts to “repair” the budget. Source link
Residents object to new council flood mapping days before consultation closes
Concerns that draft flood maps don’t reflect historical accounts from residents have informed some of the submissions. Source link
More than 400 jobs axed as rockfall leads to mine's closure off WA coast
A rockfall prompts Mount Gibson Iron to wind down operations at its Koolan Island mine in WA’s far north earlier than expected, with 450 workers made redundant. Source link
ASX closes down, RBA governor backs cash — as it happened
The Australian share market finishes Friday lower but the week higher after Tuesday’s record gains, as US President Donald Trump takes to social media to declare trade negotiations with Canada over. Source link
Small businesses say taking on apprentices a financial challenge
The Queensland government has announced a pilot program which would subsidies the wages of about 7 per cent of the state’s apprentices if taken on by eligible businesses. Source link
Women could be future of construction but 'industry is not designed' for them
Experts say unlocking flexible hours, gender diversity and migrant workers could help Australia meet its housing targets. Source link
Vodafone gave mixed messaging over service issues with triple-0, customer says
A Vodafone customer who was repeatedly unable to ring triple-0 says the major telco failed to help her fix the problem for months. Source link