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Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news deals
Calculated on advertising revenue only. Source link
Liberty Bell Bay smelter officially enters liquidation
Attempts will soon begin to claw back tens of millions of dollars owed to creditors by Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter, after Liberty Bell Bay officially went into liquidation. Source link
Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley
An investigation is underway after a fatal truck accident in the NSW Hunter Valley. Source link
Australia's biggest showcase of Indigenous fashion hits the runway
Held across two sold-out shows in a new location, this year’s Country to Couture features 21 collections crafted by artists and designers from communities across the country. Source link
Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media
Companies like Google will have to pay a higher percentage of their ad revenue to media companies if they fail to make a deal, but have won a key concession that protects the broader revenue of their business. Source link
Company wants to turn straw into fuel to ease reliance on Middle East
Glas Energy is planning a $400 million renewable diesel refinery, south-east of Perth, which will turn thousands of tonnes of straw into millions of litres of fuel. Source link
Cooperation critical for 'future growth' is key message at mining forum
The struggle for control of the world’s rare earths market will be front of mind as thousands of mining industry figures descend on Western Australia’s Goldfields. Source link
Ex-NRL player alleges gambling staff offered drugs as he lost thousands
Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a relationship with him when he was high-spend punter. Source link
Outback businesses blame Live Traffic NSW for customer downturn
Small businesses in the outback say inaccuracies on Live Traffic NSW about whether roads are open or closed, or if they even exist, are causing confusion among travellers and a loss of vital income. Source link
Single mum has front-row seat to first home buyer struggles
Tess McKenna is an example of how hard it is to find an affordable home in Perth, saying it is not getting easier despite the market cooling. Source link