After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect – and not a moment too soon.
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Posted inEnergy, Local News
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
We are still feeling the hit from whopping power bills, but it could be worse, an inquiry has found. Read more here.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding, Inverell, National News
Ag businesses try innovative approaches to reducing emissions
Producers of pet food, barramundi and wine will receive federal funding to study ways to save power and cut pollution.
Posted inEnergy, National News
Renewables ‘cheapest way’ to meet net-zero grid
The energy market operator says renewables will be the most cost-effective way of reaching net-zero targets in the grid by 2050.
Posted inHealth
Check-ups could stop two men from dying every hour
International Men’s Health Week: About two men – someone’s father, son or brother – are lost every hour to preventable deaths in Australia.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Cotton growers unpick ways to improve soil health
A research project is trying to unpick ways for cotton growers to improve their environmental credentials by boosting soil health on their farms.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Indigenous
Senators claim future gas plan ‘deaf’ to traditional owners’ concerns
The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Posted inEnvironment, Indigenous
Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture
Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia’s eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.
Posted inSport
Greyhound racing turns corner with track safety plans
Several NSW greyhound racing tracks will close as others are upgraded as part of a new safety push.
Posted inCrime
Animal cruelty link to ‘high-level’ domestic violence
A lawyer who prosecutes animal cruelty offences is probing a link to domestic violence offences, as inspectors investigate increasingly severe cases.